THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD WARM DOWN AND A GOOD RECOVERY
PREVIOUS STRESS: the warm down must not be an additional load compared to the performance previously carried out, so it must be an undemanding activity.
5 MISTAKE TO AVOID WHEN STARTING A TRAINING PROGRAM
HAVING THE WRONG TRAINING PLAN IN RELATION TO THE TYPES OF PERFORMANCE THAT REQUIRES THE GOAL:
HOW TO IMPROVE ON DESCENTS
Let’s think about the world of MTB: are strongest athletes that win only good uphill? Or do they also have a great technique in downhill? Obviously in the MTB this aspect is more highlighted, but also in the road racing world affects performance; many times you can keep with the best guys uphill, but you lose them because they are better than you descending; other times you are not particularly strong uphill, but thanks to your downhill skills you can fit into a small group that would otherwise be stronger than yourself.
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.