Andy Turner
Andy is a Sport & Exercise Scientist, fully qualified and experienced cycling coach, personal trainer and gym instructor. He spent 3 years on the road riding for a UCI cycling team and 7 years as a BC Elite rider.
After graduating in 2020 with first-class honours in his Sport & Exercise Sciences BSc, he continued to pursue his interest in research in the field of sport science alongside setting up his coaching business, ATP Performance, and working for USA-based firm, Wahoo Sports Science. He balanced this with racing at international level, competing in prestigious events such as the Tour of Britain and the Volta a Portugal.
Now working full-time as a self-employed coach, Andy is also spending more time writing articles relating to sport science and coaching whilst occasionally working on freelance research projects. He has a passion for good coffee and enjoys perfecting his latte art, café cruising, walking with his dog in the Herefordshire countryside and spending time in the gym in an attempt to wave goodbye to his cyclist’s upper body.
Latest articles by Andy Turner
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Vittoria RideArmor TLR all-season road tyre is swift, grippy and shrugs off punctures
It's not the lightest, fastest or the cheapest tyre we've ever reviewed but it is an impressive all-season all-rounder
By Andy Turner Published
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Pro-level turbo at an amateur-level price? We review the Van Rysel D900 Turbo Trainer
Can Decathlon’s high-spec, low-price smart trainer compete with the likes of Wahoo, Tacx and Elite?
By Andy Turner Last updated
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I rode 200-kilometres solo: here are 3 things that went right and 3 things that went very wrong
Former pro rider and cycling coach Andy Turner makes the mistakes, so you don't have to
By Andy Turner Published
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A cool customer: Bioracer Speedwear Graphene Jersey reviewed
Designed for hot weather racing and indoor training the jersey uses graphene webbing to transfer heat. But does it work?
By Andy Turner Published
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New Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate monitor is more accurate and rechargeable
The Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate features enhanced HRV capabilities and favours USB recharging over coin batteries
By Andy Turner Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
By Andy Turner Last updated
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The ENGO 2 cycling sunglasses provide data in your eyeline - but aren't quite perfect, yet
Unique in offering a heads up display for cyclists, but not without a few areas for improvement
By Andy Turner Published
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A great value bike for gravel and fire roads, but capable of trails: Cannondale Topstone 1 Alloy reviewed
Tested on the light gravel, road segment and forest trails, the Topstone 1 Alloy could handle all three, but clearly excelled in the former
By Andy Turner Published
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I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hours
Coach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours
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Strava KOM/QOMs are now fiercely competitive - here's everything I had to do to claim two local crowns
No longer riding at Elite level and seeing his training hours drop from 20 to sometimes just three, cycling coach and personal trainer Andy set out to see if he could still come home with the goods
By Andy Turner Published
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4iiii Precision 3+ Pro review - reliable data and handy FindMy integration
4iiii has brought Apple's FindMy technology to its dual-sided Precision 3+ Pro power meter
By Andy Turner Published
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I completed this 12-week strength training program for cyclists and here's how it improved my peak power
From five second sprints to 20 minute FTP tests, I saw significant gains across the board
By Andy Turner Published
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These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid them
The pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring
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Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winter
As with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck…
By Andy Turner Published
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Quoc Escape Off-Road cycling shoes review - undercutting Giro and Fizik's mid-range models
These shoes aren't perfect, but they do deliver a solid performance for less than the big-name brands
By Andy Turner Published
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Here’s why cycling workouts with short recoveries are so effective - like this 30s on, 30s off session
Do this workout if you want to improve your ability to do short, sharp, repeated efforts with limited rest
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I quit coffee for a week and this is how it affected my cycling performance
Headaches, a suppressed max heart rate and increased perceived exertion were all to be expected - the most surprising effects came on my return to caffeine…
By Andy Turner Published
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DMT KR SL road shoe review - five grams lighter than the BOA equipped version
Great ventilation and a super stiff sole
By Andy Turner Published
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Twenty minute effort or a ramp test: which Zwift FTP test should you do, and how to get the best result you can
Read our how-to on taking an FTP test on Zwift
By Andy Turner Published
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Vittoria Corsa Pro tire review - supreme performance, but worth the cost?
The latest Corsa Pro is seriously rapid, and the issues with expeditated tire wear seem to have been addressed - but does that justify their lofty price?
By Andy Turner Published
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Muscular strength versus muscular endurance - which is most important for short climbs?
Climbs between 30 seconds and five minutes vary hugely in the physical demands they place on your body - we take you through which systems are being primarily utilized at each point
By Andy Turner Published
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The best food for endurance cycling - here’s what to eat and drink before, during and after
What to eat before, during and after endurance rides to avoid ‘bonking’ and maximise your cycling fitness gains
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires - fast, durable and easy to mount
There are both faster and more robust tires than the P Zero Race TLR - but Pirelli's balancing of those two competing demands is an excellent blend for racing
By Andy Turner Published
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Leopard Lync smart alarm & theft monitoring device review - a neat alternative to AirTags and similar
Rather than relying on iPhones being close enough to connect via Bluetooth, the Leopard Lync instead employs GPS for 'global' coverage - but it comes at a premium
By Andy Turner Published