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...

Hey Ever walked out of the gym thinking, “I don’t feel wrecked… did I even do enough?”Or finished a ride with mates and thought, “I should’ve pushed harder — that wasn’t a real workout”?You’re not alone. There’s this deeply ingrained belief that unle...

Ever had one of those family gatherings where an unexpected conversation sparks a whole train of thought? Well, that's exactly what happened to me this weekend.We were celebrating my partner's mum's birthday - you know, the usual mix of cake, present...

Hey I want to start this week’s newsletter with a little story from one of my Cycle Lean Project riders.In his first week, he smashed it — dropped 2 kilos straight away. He was buzzing. But here’s the twist… by the time the weekend rolled around, mos...

Well, the first thing we discussed was how sleep is truly the foundation of everything else in our lives. Think about it - how can you expect to recover from workouts, stick to a training plan, eat well, or manage stress when you're running on empty?...