A UCI C2 in Clonmel I’ve been wanting to but pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and write something a little more personal on our blog here for a while. As most of you know cyclocross enthusiasts are kind of like vegans, they’ll let you know they’re a cyclocross racer. So, it goes without…
If you’re a junior or an under 23 bike rider given the opportunity to race your bike abroad, be that with a team, for a summer or at a major championship, your first feeling is often one of joy, elation, and excitement! But, after this initial reaction has settled down some inevitable doubts and hesitancy…
As a coach the biggest question I’m often asked is “how do I compare to….” or “what step up in power do I need to make to get to…”. Quite often athletes are very protective of their data and think giving anything away also gives away their competitive edge, leading to inflated or deflated numbers…
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are covering the roads, there’s a chill in the air, the club WhatsApp is gaining more and more traction (or annoyance) for groups getting together on the weekend. Winter training has started, we’re about to set the foundations for what will come next year. Frankly a lot…
Rhys Kenny First athlete up for part three in this series is Rhys Kenny. Rhys is a first year under-23 based in Ireland, he came on board with us in January 2019 following a less than ideal build up through the previous November and December with illness. His development post illness was all about sustainability…