Early Season Race Results

Its been a great start to the racing season for many Blackzone Coaching athletes! Jonny McDonald won the Rat Race Dirty Weekend in a...
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Less is More: Getting Your Warmup Right

Warming up for a bike race or time trial is key to ensuring you start strong and perform to your maximum potential, however recent research...

Reverse Periodisation Training for Cyclists & Triathletes

‘The “reverse” approach is based on maintaining intensity closer to that which the competition demands (recognising that initially, the athlete’s capacity to perform this...
Aero Wheels & Tyres for Time Trials & Triathlons

Aero Wheels & Tyres for Time Trials & Triathlons

One of the key factors which play a part in any cycling time trial or triathlon is ensuring that the equipment you choose is...

Hunter Allen on Indoor Cycling Trainers

Hunter Allen is a legendary cycling coach, co-author of Training and Racing with a Power Meter and Cutting-Edge Cycling, co-developer of TrainingPeaks’ WKO+ software,...

Progressive Pyramid Cycling Training Session

A classic off-season training session for cyclists (1.5-2 hours) where you aim to top out at Sweet Spot in the last 15 minutes. As winter...

Weight Training, Strength & Conditioning

If you’re serious about improving your performance – whether its on the bike, on a run or in the pool – its key that you...

How To Be An Elite Cyclist

Excellent webcast by Professor Louis Passfield on “Science of Cycling: What makes an elite cyclist” with an introduction by Dr Michael Hutchinson. Follow Prof...
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Sports Doping: Winning At Any Cost?

Excellent BBC Horizon programme on sports doping, available to watch on iPlayer. Dr Xand van Tulleken investigates the world of performance-enhancing drugs – from...

Doping & amateur cycling Guardian article

The Guardian published a recent article on the prevalence of doping in amateur cycling and I was asked to share my views as a cycling coach. “It...