Latest articles by Andy Turner
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cycling workout of the week #1: 20/40s - Just how hard can 20 sec intervals be? [50 mins]
Do if… you’re looking to boost your high-end power – whether that’s for races, Strava segments or as a HIIT-style workout
