10 Habits to make you a better cyclist
Here are 10 habits that can help you being a better cyclist.
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HYDRATION TIPS
Water is a crucial factor for training/racing and recovery and it’s one of most important nutrient for the cyclist. Without the right amount of fluids on board, you are at unnecessary risk for dehydration, lower training intensity, and heat illness.
SUPERCOMPENSATION
Because the human body is a smart and adjustable organism, it will feel the need to adjust itself to an even higher level of fitness in anticipation of the next training block.
THE BENEFITS OF NITRATES IN SPORTS
Nitrates are found especially in green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, rocket, chard, arugula, lettuce, celery and root vegetables such as beetroot.
BIKE THROW
One of the techniques that riders use to win races on the line is the bike throw. A bike throw happens in the last meters of a cycling race when a sprint is involved and at the end of this, riders push arms forward and stretch the back out, moving their bikes as far forward as possible getting to the finishing line before the others. It’s therefore important to practice this technique as it allows you to win races.
CALIBRATE A POWER METER
As far as this aspect is concerned, in some power meters, there is the automatic calibration option, but I suggest to always carry out the manual option.
How to make the breakaway
Here are 4 important points to take into account if you want to get in the break.
GENERAL THOUGHTS ON STAGE RACES
Tapering before major sports competition or events offers many benefits to endurance athletes.
TAPERING
Tapering before major sports competition or events offers many benefits to endurance athletes. Here some guidelines:
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BODY
Understating your body, what to do when you are too tired to do a key session