Duchy Cycle Coaching Blog

Cycling "Off Season". Rest, Recover and Reset.

Whether racing as a pro or an amateur, time off the bike at the end of a busy season is incredibly important in order to freshen up...

Do Apps Like TrainerRoad Work?

Can something as complex and nuanced as the human physiology really be effectively coached by online training software? As a bespoke...

What is Cycling FTP and How do You Measure it?

What is FTP? Functional Threshold Power, or FTP, is the average power you can sustain for approximately an hour of maximum effort...

How Much is Too Much: High Intensity Training.

Too Much High Intensity Cycling? High intensity interval training has long been a popular choice for cyclists looking to improve their...

UNDERSTANDING TRAINING PEAKS METRICS AND DATA

IT´S NOT ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS So many riders attribute great importance to various numbers and metrics. It is our view that these...

NUTRITION TIPS

While we have always advocated a balanced approach to nutrition with the ethos of “eat well, most of the time”, we also understand that...

CYCLING EQUIPMENT TO MAKE YOU FASTER

Duhcy Cycle Coaching’s Senior Coach Andy Turner shares his tips & tricks about how to go faster for less. CABLES Aerodynamic drag of...

Race Craft and Preparation

We asked our coaches and a pro World Tour cyclist for some useful hints and tips, enjoy. NICK SCHULTZ, Bike Exchange COURSE KNOWLEDGE. Be...

ENDURANCE TRAINING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

GO FASTER BY RIDING SLOWER... Benefits of controlled low intensity riding @ zone 2 1. INCREASED MITOCHONDRIAL DENSITY & SIZE Known as...

CYCLING NUTRITION ADVICE

Complicated Relationship with Food? Over the years we have worked with many athletes who've had a difficult relationship with food. The...