In this guest blog post, Coaching Club member Emily writes about her first steps to finding fitness after having a baby in lockdown and putting together an indoor training set-up for less than £100. My daughter was born in May 2020, just as I was getting the hang of home-schooling my 8-year-old, while working fromContinue reading “Getting started with indoor training on a budget”
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Saddle Health – One size does not fit all
Last week Jon Wild and I delivered an online workshop about saddle health. As a Bike Fitter, Jon is equally passionate about supporting people to be comfortable and efficient on their bikes. It was a real pleasure to deliver the workshop and share our enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject. Working predominantly with females ofContinue reading “Saddle Health – One size does not fit all”
Making the most of indoor training
Recent sales of turbo trainers have been unprecedented with many people in the last three months either using the turbo as part of their staple training during Lockdown or taking advantage of the new popularity of indoor racing. At the beginning of Lockdown, Sigma Sports reported a 440% increase week on week in the number of ordersContinue reading “Making the most of indoor training”
The power of enjoyment
The recent increase in people riding bikes is amazing! The sunny weather and quieter roads during lockdown have provided ideal conditions to discover the joy of cycling and embed a new habit. This has got me thinking about how positive experiences can provide motivation. It’s all too easy to get excited by a potential goalContinue reading “The power of enjoyment”
Shifting your focus in lockdown
One month into lockdown and a new way of living has emerged as we find our new ‘normal’ in an uncertain world. Work patterns, personal commitments and our environment have all changed. The outbreak of COVID-19 and UK lockdown have impacted cycling at all levels. The pause on group riding and cancellation of events hasContinue reading “Shifting your focus in lockdown”