When you’re a cyclist, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you talk about declining performance as you age? We lose strength, right? There is a lot of talk about […] Read more →
Tag: training
5 Indoor Trainer Workouts to Build Strength
Current conditions are ideal for enjoying indoor trainer riding and training in a perfectly targeted way. We offer 5 workouts designed to build your strength, so that you become more powerful and […] Read more →
Choosing the Right Kit for the Conditions
What should you wear before riding on the indoor trainer, climbing a pass in the middle of summer, or heading out on the flats in December? With experience, dedicated cyclists eventually learn […] Read more →
Could You Have Made It as a Pro?
Beyond the tactical side of cycling, your level depends on your power relative to your body weight, and on how long you can sustain the effort. With well-structured training, you can improve […] Read more →
Getting Lean Legs with Cycling
Whether you are a dedicated cyclist or an occasional rider, cycling helps you build nice legs. For racers who want to get leaner, or for those who simply want to tone their […] Read more →
Training: Building Strength to Ride Faster
Leg muscle strength is what produces power. Its development is limited by your physical capacities, and it drops very quickly when you are undertrained. There are, however, specific exercises to improve and […] Read more →
Why and How to Spin: Pedaling Cadence Explained
By Guillaume Judas – Photos: Wouter Roosenboom/Irmo Keizer/Shimano – Campagnolo – Retul Fit – 3bikes.fr
The old-timers never got tired of saying: “Spin your legs faster and use a lighter gear!” It is […] Read more →
Training: The Importance of Endurance
By Guillaume Judas – Photos: Orbea/Mavic/Lapierre/Maratona dles Dolomites/3bikes.fr
Whatever sport you practice, fundamental endurance must be the foundation of any serious training plan. There is no way around it if you hope to […] Read more →