Latest articles by Andy Turner
-
Six fitness tools on Strava recommended by a cycling coach, and their ‘training value’ explained
Strava is an excellent platform for sharing your rides with your mates, but there’s a lot more going on under the surface…
-
Amazfit Falcon smartwatch review – exceptional battery life and a mid market price but don’t rely on the HR data
Boasting better battery life than even Garmin’s Fenix 7S solar model and (seemingly) accurate sleep tracking, it’s a shame the heart rate data isn’t accurate enough to rely on
-
Tacx Flow Smart Trainer review - yes, it has its flaws, but it’s incredible what you do get for the price
An excellent introduction into the world of smart trainers
-
Lazer Vento KinetiCore helmet review - World Tour winning and top-rated safety
Designed to be fastest with your head at an aggressive 15°, whether it was the helmet or mostly the position, I felt like I was gliding
-
Specialized S-Works 7 Lace road cycling shoes review
Stiff soled, lightweight, and very stylish shoes
-
Five free fitness features on Garmin Connect that cyclists should be taking advantage of
Here’s how to make the most of the training software which comes free with Garmin’s cycling computers and smartwatches
-
Castelli Commuter Reflex Jacket review – I couldn't believe just how reflective it is
Cutting a clean and stylish look during the day, at night the reflective detailing covers the whole jacket
-
Le Col Pro Jacket II review – a premium product but with the execution to match
Coming in at the upper end of the price bracket, the performance is as good as you would expect
-
Rapha Classic Winter Tights with pad review
Comfy fleece-backed tights on days up to around 10°C
-
Specialized S-Works Romin Evo with Mirror saddle review – supreme comfort, if you can afford it...
If the long-nosed Romin saddle shape already works for you, the Mirror tech elevates the comfort to impressive new levels
-
4iiii Precision 3.0 105 R7000 single side power meter review
4iiii's third generation power crank is accurate, consistent and very user friendly
-
Shimano IC102 Indoor Cycling Shoes review - great sock-like upper comfort from what is a budget shoe
A good, inexpensive option for indoor training and spin sessions. Not ideal for heavy sprint efforts, though
-
Cycling workout of the week #12: Sprint mixer - maximise your maximum power [1hr]
Do if… you want to improve your sprinting ability, be that for the finish of a race or to beat your mates to the 30mph sign
-
Elite Tuo smart trainer review - hands down the prettiest wheel-on trainer we’ve tested
Elite’s Tuo combines form as well as function, with a wooden finish and a smooth ride feel. It’s more expensive than its competition, but it is often on a discount
-
Specialized S-Works 7 Vent Road shoes review - supremely comfortable: these are better than the original S-Works 7
It’s not just the ventilation that’s been excellently executed, the mesh panels give a huge comfort boost too
-
Stages Dash M200 GPS Bike Computer review - great for data geeks but mapping needs improvement
A data-focused bike computer from a power meter giant
-
Cycling workout of the week #11: Sweetspot blocks [1hr] - AKA ‘the best bang for your buck’ training
Do if… you want to boost your power in sustained, hard efforts
-
Cycling workout of the week #10: Big gear minutes - ideal for mixing up your cycle commute [1hr]
Do if…you want include some easily completable efforts into your commute – or regular rides – and improve your pedalling force
-
Cycling workout of the week #9: Zone 2 Endurance - focus on the foundations of your fitness [2 hours]
Do if…you want to boost your aerobic capacity to find it easier to hold a steady pace for prolonged stints in the saddle
-
Cycling workout of the week #8: Tempo - steady, sustainable, comfortably hard [1hr 15mins]
Do if…you want to build up fatigue resistance or just go out and do an hour of speed
-
Cycling workout of the week #7: Pick ’n’ Mix - a little bit, and not too much, of everything [1hr 1 min]
Do if… you want a session to help boost your VO2max while keeping the efforts fun and varied
-
Cycling workout of the week #5: Under/Overs – improve your ability to recover while still pushing the pace [59 mins]
Do if…you want to improve your threshold power and your capacity to recover at higher intensities
-
Cycling workout of the week #3: MAP (Maximal Aerobic Power) efforts - Boost your speed on steep climbs [1hr 5 mins]
Do if…you want to build your maximal aerobic engine to stay with your mates on four to six minute climbs
-
Cycling workout of the week #2: Glycolytic Capacity Efforts - Short hills? Long sprints? Same session. [1hr 3 mins]
Do if… you love short, sharp and steep hills (–or if they’re your nemesis), plus it’s also good training for long, drawn-out sprints
