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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Thule Smartphone Bike Mount review - simple, effective and very secure
Functionality is great, but an out-front option would be appreciated and it is quite chunky
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ERG mode for indoor cycling explained: what it is, how to use it - and when you shouldn't...
ERG mode is great for holding you to the power outputs required by your training sessions, but there are downsides to producing an effort in this way...
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Struggling to hold an aero position comfortably? This 10 minute daily routine will boost your flexibility and endurance
We asked Zoe Backstedt’s strength and conditioning coach for his most effective exercises for time-crunched cyclists
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 review - excellent for both indoors and out, better if you have an iPhone
The noise-cancellation is great for blocking out the indoor trainer; as is the Adaptive Transparency for allowing in the sounds of road traffic
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Boardman SLR 8.6 review - great value but the frame outclasses the components
An affordable and dependable workhorse
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Female-specific nutrition strategies: how to adjust your fuelling at each stage of the menstrual cycle
Your carbohydrate and protein demands vary greatly throughout the month - here’s how to make sure you’re giving your body what it needs
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Scribe Élan Wide+ 32-D Wheelset review
Super responsive on steep climbs and accelerations on the flat
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Lazer CityZen KinetiCore helmet review - comfortable and safe
The dedicated light mount is cheaper than fully integrating the lights - and gives you a wider range of options
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Kask Moebius Limelight helmet review - nicely integrated lights but not one for those who run hot
The Kask Moebius Limelight combines strong safety credentials with great visibility, although the ventilation could be improved
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Supersapiens glucose monitor review - it's cutting edge tech but just how useful is it for amateur cyclists?
For athletes wanting to get a tighter handle on their metrics, this is currently the only glucose sensor of its kind - however, there are more limitations than you might at first expect
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Love or loathing? What your favorite and 'dreaded' cycling workouts say about your strengths and weaknesses
A cycling coach's guide to why you're succeeding - plus how to improve where you're not!
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Power vs aerodynamics: what is the best balance and how can I achieve it?
Watts and aerodynamics are two cornerstones of our cycling performance - but favoring only one will see you going slower than a more balanced approach. Here’s our guide to better optimising your speed
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Giro Ethos MIPS helmet review - indicator lights: great or gimmick?
A feature heavy helmet with some novel integrations. The functionality is flawless but whether it's worth the premium price tag is less obvious
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What is TSS in cycling - and how can understanding it improve your fitness?
We take you through the benefits - and the limitations - of this key cycling metric
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Shimano S-Phyre RC903 - the brand's new range-topping road shoes reviewed
The standard last is a little narrow but with a wide fit option the Shimano S-Phyre RC903 accommodates a wide variety of riders
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Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Bag and Rack review - capacious and stylish but not so practical
Rigid and stylish bar rack combo that has excellent easy access to bulkier items, but is pricey
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Specialized Flux 1250 Headlight review - floodlight function is great for the road, less so the trails
Spreading its lumens over such a wide area does light up the roads nicely - although that does mean the spotlight isn't as bright as other 1,250 lumen lights
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Apple Watch Ultra review - a great smartwatch and a good sports-watch
The watch-phone integration is seamless and unparalleled, although some features a lacking - such as battery life. Overall, it's still a strong contender (provided you're an iPhone user)
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SKS Raceblade Pro XL Stealth Series fender/ mudguard set review - sturdy, rub-free and keeps off the worst of the spray
Highly adjustable, easy to fit and rock solid over rough roads
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Fulcrum Racing 4 C17 wheelset review - one of the few solid options left for rim-brake bikes with tight clearances
Whilst many brands opting to drop rim-brake wheels from their ranges, Fulcrum has been continuing to maintain its models - we find out how the latest iteration stacks up...
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Prime Primavera 44 road wheels review - superb hoops at an excellent price
These aren't the lightest wheels on the market and they don't make the boldest aerodynamic claims - but at this price we wouldn't expect them to be. This is an excellent set of wheels and excellent value, too
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Tacx Neo Bike Plus Trainer review - excellent, but expensive
The Tacx Neo Bike Plus brings a raft of incremental improvements along with its substantial increase in price. It is very, very good, but also now further out of reach for many
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Time to rethink your cycling goals? Here's how to set sustainable targets for the year ahead
We take you through a full spectrum of cycling goals - from fitness to sociability to adventuring - and how to chose one that will work for you
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Rapha Travel Backpack Reflective review - versatile for daily commuting and weekends away
A well thought-out easy-access design and excellent reflectivity
By Andy Turner Published