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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
Race Day Nutrition
How to fuel for race day: pre-race meals, carbohydrate timing and on-the-bike nutrition strategies for cyclists.
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What to Look For in a Cycling Coach
John Wakefield on finding a cycling coach: Athletes often hire coaches who lack domain knowledge for their sport, with detrimental results.
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Improving your recovery
Recovery drives training quality, prevents overtraining and cuts injury risk. Practical ways for cyclists to improve recovery between sessions.
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Periodisation for Cycling Coaches & Athletes – How & Why to Do It
Periodisation refers to systematic planning - by a coach or self-trained rider - of a training program though progressive periods of training.
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The Benefits of Racing With Power Data
Racing with a power meter is about more than staring at your stem. How power data improves pacing, tactics and post-race analysis.
Read articleAvoiding illness during high training loads
Reduced training time through illness cuts your chances of reaching a performance goal. How cyclists can protect immunity during high training loads.
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Getting Started Training With a Heart Rate Monitor
Two ways to prescribe training intensity from heart rate — and why heart rate reserve beats simple percentages of maximum heart rate.
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