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Beginners Coaching Featured

16 February 202617 February 2026

10 Beginner Cycling Mistakes to Avoid

16 February 202617 February 2026 Updated on February 17, 2026 at 8:33 pm 0 Comment Reading time: 4 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, adjustments, advice, beginner, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, knee, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, power meter, progress, progression, race preparation for cycling, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, winter indoor training

Starting cycling as a sport is an excellent decision for both physical and mental health. However, many beginners make mistakes that slow their progress, cause discomfort or reduce motivation. Here are the […] Read more →

Coaching Featured Gravel/Cyclocross Health Road Training Triathlon

30 December 2025

Cold and cycling: should you really go out when your body says no?

30 December 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 4 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, Angina, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, Cold, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, endurance training, exercise bike, fever, free Ironman training plan, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, plan, power meter, progression, race preparation for cycling, rest, sick, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, symptoms, temperature, thermometer, throat, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, Winter, winter indoor training

A scratchy throat, a runny nose, and a training plan that calls for a two-hour ride. A classic dilemma for amateur athletes and the most dedicated alike: ride no matter what or […] Read more →

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Coaching Featured Gravel/Cyclocross Road Training Triathlon

23 December 2025

Cycling and holidays: should you really train on Christmas and New Year’s Day?

23 December 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 4 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, base training, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, calories, Christmas, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, end of year, endurance training, exercise bike, fasted, form, free Ironman training plan, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, jogging, lactate threshold, lose weight, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, meal, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, party, power meter, race preparation for cycling, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, weight gain, Winter, winter indoor training

Between turkey, Yule log, and champagne flutes, the end-of-year holidays disrupt training habits. At a time when kilometers are scarcer and the weather more capricious, one question tirelessly returns: should one continue […] Read more →

Coaching Featured Road Strategy

19 December 2025

Why riding in a group really makes you go faster

19 December 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 5 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, aerodynamics, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, drag, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, pacing, placement, power meter, progression, race preparation for cycling, result, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, wind, winter indoor training

On a bike, the wind is never just scenery. It is a permanent adversary, invisible but voracious, that captures most of the energy produced by the cyclist. Cyclists have always understood that […] Read more →

Beginners Coaching Health

12 December 2025

Optimized Performance and Comfort: Why a Bike Fit is Essential

12 December 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 2 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, beginner triathlon training plan, bike fitting, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, idmatch, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, position, power meter, race preparation for cycling, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, study, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, winter indoor training

A recent study conducted by the University of Wisconsin–River Falls highlights an essential point for all cyclists, amateur and experienced alike: precise bike positioning directly influences performance, comfort, and injury prevention. Among […] Read more →

Coaching Featured Gravel/Cyclocross Road Training Triathlon

4 December 2025

Training Volume: Why Piling Up Hours Isn’t Enough

4 December 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 3 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, endurance, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, load, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, power meter, power output, progression, race preparation for cycling, recovery, rest, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, threshold, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, VO2 Max, volume, winter indoor training

You hear it everywhere: “To improve, you need to ride more.” So you add a ride, you extend your weekend rides, you increase to 16, 18, 20 hours a week. Yes, we […] Read more →

Coaching Featured Gravel/Cyclocross Road Training Triathlon

25 November 2025

Gaining watts at 3 °C: winter’s hidden advantage

25 November 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 3 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, Cold, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, endurance, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, power meter, progression, race preparation for cycling, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, threshold, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, VO2 Max, watts, Winter, winter indoor training, zone 2

What if 3°C mornings were the key to boosting your FTP before the holidays? Recent research suggests that training in the cold is not just a constraint, but can become a physiological […] Read more →

Coaching Featured Gravel/Cyclocross Road Training Triathlon

20 November 2025

Why is your heart rate higher than usual during exercise?

20 November 2025 0 Comment Reading time: 3 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, beginner triathlon training plan, bike computer, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, bpm, brick session, cardio, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, effort, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP test, half Ironman preparation, heart, heart rate, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, power meter, race preparation for cycling, rise, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, watch, winter indoor training

You’re riding at your usual pace, your power is stable… but your heart rate monitor shows 10, 15, sometimes 20 beats per minute more than usual. Panic sets in: « Have I […] Read more →

Coaching Pros Training Triathlon

Focus on the so-called Gimenez workout

11 March 2019 0 Comment Reading time: 7 minutes12-week beginner triathlon program, 8-week cycling training plan, beginner triathlon training plan, bike interval training, bike power, bike-run combination, brick session, cycling coaching, cycling FTP, cycling MAP, cycling training, cycling training plan, cycling training zone, cycling VO2max, endurance training, exercise bike, free Ironman training plan, FTP, FTP test, Gimenez, half Ironman preparation, how to improve at cycling, how to improve your FTP, how to prepare for a sprint triathlon, Ironman preparation, Ironman race strategy, Ironman triathlon plan, lactate threshold, losing weight for cycling, MAP test, offredo, PMA, power meter, race preparation for cycling, sprint / Olympic triathlon preparation, triathlon coaching, triathlon mental preparation, Triathlon nutrition management, triathlon training, triathlon training plan, triathlon transition, watts, winter indoor training

By Guillaume Judas – Photos: DT Swiss / Mavic / Shimano / 3bikes.fr / Flickr / DR
The Gimenez is the name of a specific training session that consists of chaining four minutes […] Read more →