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Effects of low- ‘v’ high-cadence interval training on cycling performance.

J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Sep;23(6):1758-63. Effects of low- ‘v’ high-cadence interval training on cycling performance. Paton CD, Hopkins WG, Cook C. Source Health and Sport Science, Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, New Zealand. CPaton@eit.ac.nz Abstract High-resistance interval training produces substantial gains in … Continue reading

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The relationship between cadence, pedalling technique and gross efficiency in cycling

Eur J Appl Physiol (2011) 111:2885–2893 DOI 10.1007/s00421-011-1914-3 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The relationship between cadence, pedalling technique and gross efficiency in cycling Stig Leirdal · Gertjan Ettema Received: 20 October 2010 / Accepted: 7 March 2011 / Published online: 25 March … Continue reading

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EFFECTS OF ACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE RECOVERY ON POWER OUTPUT DURING REPEATED BOUTS OF SHORT TERM, HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISE

ATP repletion following exhaustive exercise is approximated to be 90-95% complete in 3 minutes, and is crucial in the performance of short duration, high intensity work. Few studies appear to have used this 3-minute interval in the investigation of recovery … Continue reading

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Jens Voigt Stage 10 Tour de France Power Profile

Jens Voigt (click on file to improve quality) Jens Voigt had an average power of 319 watts for nearly 4hrs 50 mins during stage 10. The average speed for the day was 40.5kph. The black line shows the profile of … Continue reading

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The Cyclist’s Training Bible (3rd Edition) Review

Joe Friel has been involved in training and coaching highly successful athletes since the early 1980’s. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is a USA Triathlon and USA Cycling Certified Coach. He is also a columnist for … Continue reading

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Training an Racing with a Power Meter (2nd Ed) Review

The Authors of this book are Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan PhD. Hunter Allen is an elite cycling coach, former professional cyclist and owner of the Peaks Coaching Group. Andrew Coggan is an exercise physiologist and author of numerous articles … Continue reading

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Winter Training Session 17th & 18th December

Saturday 17th December  Session Session:                                                           Monthly Test Protocol Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 30 min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 3×1 min  (1 min reco) Fast @ 100+rpm <80 <90 5 min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm <60 … Continue reading

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Winter Training Session 10th & 11th December 2011

  Saturday 1oth December  Session Session:               Endurance with 20 second bursts Duration:             150 – 180 minutes     Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 15min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 Session 120 – 150min + 10 x 20sec Endurance/Tempo + hard … Continue reading

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12-Week Winter Training Program by Jesper Bondo Medhus

About the Author: Jesper Bondo Medhus is the medical doctor and cycling coach helping cyclists to ride faster with less training. He has compiled a very successful e-book with his best training techniques for time limited athletes. Sports  Exercise Engineering … Continue reading

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