John Wakefield

In this video post with John and Tristan, we look at interval training through the lens of periodised structure: the right sessions, in the right sequence, at the right time in your season. John breaks down each session with power targets, cadence prescriptions, and progression protocols—adapted for competitive cyclists at any level.

Stop Saddle Sores in Their Tracks, Permanently The best way to kick saddle sores to the kerb is by wearing a high quality pair of cycling shorts with chammy cream applied, and importantly a professional bike fit that includes some key steps that we list and discuss below. An expensive […]

Altitude training and exposure is ever more important in modern high performance cycling. It has significant benefits: a reduction in lactate build up, increase in V02Max, increase in the muscle protein myoglobin and other benefits.

The “sweet spot” has been previously proposed as one of the most effective way to improve cycling performance. The term “sweet spot” is an intensity defined as being between zone 3 and zone 4 (i.e. 83 to 97% of functional threshold power or anaerobic threshold). The rationale behind this “sweet […]

I’ve seen many athletes make the big mistake of hiring a trainer who in fact has little or no knowledge about the sport they are training for and often turn out to be detrimental to the athlete leaving them worse off than before they went looking for help. Here are […]