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Evidence-based articles from S2S cycling coaches and sports scientists — training methodology, performance testing, nutrition and biomechanics.
43 ArticlesFrom our S2S coaches
TrainingSpecial considerations for the female athlete
More women than ever follow structured training programmes. The physiological considerations that make female athletes’ training and nutrition distinct.
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Sweet Spot Training – Avoid the Training Black Hole
Imagine trying to move a heavy object (your FTP). You can't move a wall without touching it. You need to push through an object to move it.
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Managing Performance During Lockdown.
Managing training and performance through lockdown: how structure, motivation and goals survive when racing stops.
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TrainingThe Benefits of Training With Power Data
Cycling gives you a direct measure of workload. What power meters measure and how to use power data to structure effective training.
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Bike FitProfessor Jeroen Swart on The Science of Bike Fitting
Bike fitting, or cycling biomechanics when referring to the scientific research and methods, is a rapidly evolving field with ever increasing numbers of tools…
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Polarised Training for Cyclists with High Intensity Sessions – How to Get Fast
Polarised training refers to the idea of a training mix between very hard and very easy.
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Heat Acclimatisation – Reducing the effect of heat on cycling performance
Training or racing in the heat results in a less performant athlete physiology. Learn how to prepare for, and mitigate these effects.
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Winter training: The science of indoor trainers and cross training
The science of indoor trainers and cross-training: how to maintain fitness, skills and motivation through the winter months.
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Q & A with the Coaches – Presented by Bike Hub
We partnered with Bike Hub and South African Mountain Biking legend Steve Bowman to discuss Bike Hub training and nutrition questions.
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