Most cyclists think Zone 2 is simple.Ride easy. Keep it controlled. Build the engine.But then someone asks a really good question:At what point does a Zone 2 ride stop being easy and start becoming grey-zone or even hard?And honestly, this is where t...
Last week, I was doing a medical assessment in clinic.I was chatting to a lady about her general health while going through the usual checks.Blood pressure.Cholesterol.Body composition.General health goals.As we were talking, she mentioned that she h...
This weekend, me and a group of friends decided to take advantage of the amazing weather we’re having in the UK.So six of us organised a ride from London to Brighton.It’s something we usually try to do most years, but we didn’t manage it last year, s...
Recently I had a conversation with someone who asked a question I think a lot of cyclists are quietly asking themselves:"How do I know if I’m actually eating well?"Not what’s the best diet.Not whether low carb beats fasting.Not whether they should cu...
I had a comment on one of my posts this week that got me thinking.Someone asked:“What’s harder, a 30-minute ride in Zone 4 or a 7-hour ride in Zone 2?”And naturally, most cyclists would probably say the Zone 4 ride.Because Zone 4 feels hard.Your brea...
This weekend, me and my partner sat down to chill out and watch a movie.Most weekends, we try to make time for something that brings a bit of comedy, laughter, and a smile to our day.This time, we watched a documentary about Martin Short on Netflix.Y...
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as I’ve got older is that training harder isn’t always the answer.In fact, for most cyclists over 40, it’s usually the thing keeping them stuck.I realised this myself when I started noticing I couldn’t ride har...
This morning, I got back on the bike after a week of recovery down in Devon.And honestly?I expected my legs to feel awful.I had done a heavy weights session yesterday after not lifting for a week, so I thought I’d be dealing with tired legs, a bit of...
Last week, I was away in Devon with my partner.We had a week off together, which is something we always look forward to.It’s a chance to catch up with family and friends, enjoy the Devon countryside, spend time by the coastline, and slow down from th...
Most cyclists I speak to are stuck in the same loop…They want to lose weight, ride stronger, and improve their watts per kilo, but the moment they try to diet, their performance drops off a cliff.I’ve seen this over and over again coaching cyclists o...