Ever had one of those moments where something completely random sparks a bigger thought?That was me this weekend down in Plymouth, visiting family and catching up with my mum.We were just relaxing at home when she said, “Have you seen this picture of...

Ever had one of those weekends where something small (and slightly ridiculous) sparks a bigger thought?That was me this weekend while visiting family down in Plymouth.I was in the kitchen making breakfast when my mum’s cat decided it was the perfect...

Hey Six weeks ago, my FTP sat at 240 watts. Last weekend, I held 274 watts for 20 minutes—without even doing a formal test. That was the moment I knew my training was working. Not because I felt fresher, but because I could finally hold power that us...

Hey If you’re over 40, juggling work, family, and trying to fit cycling in, this one will hit home.For years, I thought five hour weekend rides were the key to getting fitter. But all they did was leave me tired, sore, and no stronger by Monday.It wa...

Hey Late nights, toddler chaos, and endless work deadlines — sound familiar?You’re not lazy. You’re just living real life. But even when time feels impossible, you can still train, stay consistent, and make real progress — without sacrificing your fa...

Hey Most cyclists think the only way to get stronger is more miles, more hours, more suffering.But here’s the truth: you can gain up to 45 watts on your FTP without adding a single extra hour of training.That’s exactly what happened to me. I gained a...

Hey You know that moment when training just clicks — legs feel strong, breathing’s calm, and you realise, “Yeah, this is working”?That’s where I’m at right now, and I’ve shared exactly what’s been changing (and why it’s working) in this week’s post....

Hey If you’re over 40 and trying to lose weight through cycling — but the scales haven’t budged — you’re not alone.I speak to so many riders who think the answer lies in doing more — more miles, more turbo sessions, more long weekend rides. It feels...

Hey I had someone tell me recently they’d lost three stone in a year — impressive stuff. But the more we talked, the more it hit me how many of us are chasing shortcuts instead of building the habits that actually last.The truth? You can’t fake fitne...

I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like I'm not making progress as quickly as I'd like. Well, let me tell you about my Week 3 on the Cycle Lean journey. It's been a good one, and it's all about those small wins adding up.After being away th...