This weekend I visited my family in Plymouth.My parents are in their 70s, so I try to make the trip down as often as I can.There's something about spending quality time with them that just feels precious — especially as the years go on.While I was th...
Hey Zone 2 training, steady aerobic rides that make up much of the “base” — has been everywhere for years. A new 2026 conversation questions whether Zone 2 is still the best use of limited training time. In this week's, THE CLIMB newsletter, I break...
As a health coach, I'm always looking for new ways to help my clients achieve their goals.Recently, a conversation with my partner gave me a fresh perspective on how to approach goal-setting that I think could really benefit you.When I noticed the gy...
Hey Many cyclists still believe fasted winter rides are the best way to burn fat, but modern research and real-world coaching suggest otherwise. This week's The Climb newsletter explains when fasted riding makes sense, when it backfires, and how smar...
As someone who is passionate about helping my clients achieve their fitness goals, I'm always eager to learn from their experiences. Recently, I received a comment on LinkedIn that has really resonated with me.One of my followers mentioned that after...
What Bad Sisters Taught Me About Staying Focused on What MattersIf you haven't seen it, the show follows five sisters in Ireland.The story opens at the funeral of one of the sisters' husbands, who has passed away. And without spoiling anything, let's...
Hey Many cyclists focus on training harder to lose weight and ride stronger, but overlook recovery, sleep, and stress. This week's THE CLIMB newsletter explains why off-bike habits are now recognised as critical to fat loss and performance, especiall...
Let me tell you about something that happened over Christmas that's stuck with me ever since.I was down visiting my mum, and my brother messaged me before I arrived. He said, "Thanks, bro... I've just had the same Turkish delight you brought Mum back...
Here’s the problem I see all the time: you want to lose weight, ride stronger, feel better on the bike… But you are stuck on the fence, wondering if coaching is actually worth it.That was Keith back in September 2024.He’d just been told he had high b...
Hey January sees a huge surge in searches like “new year fitness plan” and “get fit 2026,” making it the perfect time to set up a 12-week cycling and strength program. This week's THE CLIMB newsletter explains how to build a simple periodised plan fo...