Coaching and Training for Sportives

David Kirkby: Fitness and Training Blog Chapter 1 (05/03/2010)
 
Magnus Backstedt: Classic Cyclosportive Advice (07/12/2009)
The Classic Cyclosportives are the next level in cycling challenges. Like the Etape, they often give you the opportunity to ride on the same grueling terrain as the professionals. Classics have always been a huge part in the culture of cycling, there’s definitely something to be said for the atmosphere around these events. We get some top tips from classics legend Magnus Backstedt.
 
Calling All Sportivers (22/07/2009)
Some of these Sportives are the hardest things you could possibly do on a bike. Not just physically and mentally hard, but technically difficult too. Take La Marmotte or the Etape Du Tour for example.

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW TO "PREPARE" FOR AND PICK OUT YOUR NEXT SPORTIVE... LOOK NO FURTHER!
 
Why not to stop? (15/11/2008)
Café stops on a Sunday ride are a great tradition, and for many are considered as a way to refuel, socialise, get some warmth back in the hand and feet, and possibly a chance to dry off. But are they really a benefit??? Well here are three physiological reasons to keep riding….
 
Ten Tips for the Winter (30/10/2008)
Ten Tips for the Winter Club Run
 
Successful Sportives (30/09/2008)
The growing success of Cyclo Sportives has lead to the release of a book called "Successful Sportives". A ground breaking book that officially endorses and provides a wealth of information on this new Genre of cycling that has seen a rapid increase in popularity, particularly from UK cyclists.
 
2009 Starts Here! (23/09/2008)
Well, as the season is drawing to a close, the nights are drawing in, and the weather has got decidedly chillier & wetter, many riders are thinking about hanging up their wheels for a well earned rest, but is that really what you should be planning?
 
Climb Like a Pro (23rd Jan 2007)
Learn how to maximise your climbing abilities.
 
Keeping Healthy (13th Jan 2007)
Keeping healthy over the winter period.
 
Season Recovery (27th October 2006)
Recovering after a busy year.
 
Energy Gels (22nd June 2006)
Gels and how and when to use them.
 
Power Like a Pro (July 2006)
Just how good are the pros?
 
Seasons End (3rd October 2006)
Just because the season is almost over doesnt mean you should switch off!