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You may have heard that zone 3 training is a waste of time – commonly referred... matthewmace Training tips 5 MINS 2nd Oct 2024 How to Improve Cycling Endurance: 3 Underutilised Tips to Ride Longer Build cycling endurance by implementing these three underused tips. Are you struggling to increase the distance or time spent riding on the bike? Or maybe... matthewmace cycling < 1 23rd Jun 2024 RCA Partners with Go For Broke (VIC100) Welcome to the Road Cycling Academy’s (RCA) coaching service for Go For Broke’s inaugural VIC100 ride, occurring on Sunday November 24th this year. With any event,... Cam Nichols Training tips 4 MINS 23rd Nov 2023 Polarized or Pyramidal Training (Or Both) Here's my experience using a mix of both training philosophies. 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Whether preparing for a competition or if you want to get up those... matthewmace Training tips 6 MINS 10th Aug 2023 Critical Power vs FTP for Cyclists: What You Need to Know Gain a better understanding of your aerobic and anaerobic fitness with critical power. Functional threshold power (FTP) has been used for years — it’s easy... matthewmace Training tips 5 MINS 3rd Jul 2023 How Mitch Boyer, cycling YouTuber, trains with the RCA From indoor Peloton rides to cycling the entire state of Nevada in two days. Meet Mitch Boyer — the man who quit his full-time corporate... matthewmace Training tips 24 MINS 9th Jun 2023 12 Weeks to ALL-TIME Best Cycling (Fast at 41) In this article I will share with you a recent 12-week cycling training journey that was designed to make me fitter, stronger, and faster on... Cam Nichols Training tips 5 MINS 6th Jun 2023 What It’s Really Like to Race the Iconic Streets of Belgium “You just have to always be almost willing to die…” The cobblestone streets, narrow lanes, and the faces of cycling champions painted on the streets... matthewmace Training tips 6 MINS 4th May 2023 Cycling Power Zones: The Ultimate Guide Calculate your power zones and train to the right intensity. Don't know how to calculate your cycling power training zones? Training by power (using a... matthewmace Training tips 6 MINS 18th Apr 2023 Is Zone 2 Training a Waste of Time For Cyclists? A common question asked by many cyclists — here’s what you need to know. Does zone 2 training feel like a waste of time? Are... matthewmace Training tips 7 MINS 10th Apr 2023 Zack Gilmore’s Inspiring Return to Cycling After Beating Cancer “I'm not a cancer patient; I'm just a cyclist going through treatment.” Zack Gilmore pictured wearing his Pro Racing Sunshine Coast team kit Zack Gilmore,... matthewmace Training tips 7 MINS 28th Mar 2023 What is a Cycling Recovery Week? Add a scheduled recovery week into your training and become faster on the bike. To get faster on the bike, you need to ride more,... matthewmace Training tips 6 MINS 13th Feb 2023 How to Build Cycling Endurance: Ride Longer With Less Fatigue Build cycling endurance and achieve your goals — it’s easier than you think. If you have an event coming up and you need to build... matthewmace Training tips 6 MINS 1st Feb 2023 6 Cycling Recovery Tips To Prepare for Your Next Ride Follow our cycling recovery tips to get back on the road sooner. You’ve just finished your ride, you’re lounging around in a pair of sweaty... matthewmace Training tips 5 MINS 9th Jan 2023 What Is a Good Cadence for Cycling? The answer may surprise you… choosing a good cadence is a little more complicated than it looks. Do you find yourself either grinding up a... matthewmace Training tips 11 MINS 29th Nov 2022 How to Improve Cycling Climbing: 12 Tips Follow these twelve tips to improve your climbing speed and ability. You’re riding with your local group or a friend, and suddenly their voice gets... matthewmace Training tips 8 MINS 10th Aug 2022 Zone 2 Training for Cycling: How to Improve Your Aerobic Endurance Slow down to speed up - here’s our guide to zone 2 training for cycling. If you want to ride further and faster with less... matthewmace Training tips 5 MINS 1st Aug 2022 Transitioning from running to cycling: what to expect The transition from running to cycling is different for everyone, but some things remain the same. Wait, don’t all injured runners turn to cycling? Well,... matthewmace Training tips 20 MINS 19th Jul 2022 Weight Training for Cyclists (everything you need to know) Introduction In this post, I will discuss the key elements every cyclist needs to know about undertaking weight training. These 'key elements' are all withdrawn... aaronturner Training tips 10 MINS 3rd Mar 2022 Five Tips for Peaks Challenge (Falls Creek) In this article, Vincent Masci, a member of the Road Cycling Academy, will be sharing with you his wisdom / tips about one of Australia's... Cam Nichols Training tips 9 MINS 3rd Mar 2022 Cardiac Drift for Cyclists (Using Heart Rate Data) Like the foundations of a house which inherently must be the strongest structure of the building to ensure a stable construction - so too, is... caggolds Training tips 10 MINS 29th Oct 2021 How to Improve Your Cycling (with Threshold Training) A critical training factor for getting faster on the bike is building your Functional Threshold Power (FTP), whereby improving your FTP will separate you from... caggolds Training tips 5 MINS 3rd Sep 2021 Cycling Motivation During Lockdown – Top 5 Tips Most Australians have been enduring harsh lockdowns over the past 18 months, myself included. In fact, I have been living under some of the most... caggolds Training tips 10 MINS 20th Aug 2021 Rest and Recovery – Key to Stronger Cycling Incorporating rest and recovery into one’s cycling training is vital for improving performance, reducing the risks of overuse injury and the onset of fatigue. So,... caggolds Training tips 16 MINS 9th Jul 2021 Strength Training for Cyclists (Why it is Important) Improving muscle strength as a cyclist through the incorporation of strength training, reduces injury rates, whilst improving power and efficiency on the bike. So, in... caggolds Training tips 19 MINS 25th Jun 2021 The Stepladder Approach (to Stronger Cycling) In this article, I will share a method to improve your road cycling performance. It’s a method that takes into consideration many of the techniques... Cam Nichols Training tips 4 MINS 21st Jun 2021 A Seven Day 1087 km Solo Ride for Charity In this article I will share with you insights from a Road Cycling Academy member - Dave Green: Age 57, H 182cm, W 83kg, FTP... Cam Nichols Gear reviews 6 MINS 27th May 2021 Hydragun Review (from a cyclists perspective) Massage guns have been a hot topic in the world of recovery, but do they work? As an Exercise and Sport Science student that rides... foxwilliams14 Training tips 6 MINS 17th May 2021 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic (A Race Breakdown) In this article I will share with you a break down of the 2021 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, Australia's toughest one day classic bike... Cam Nichols Training tips 7 MINS 29th Apr 2021 Core Training for Cycling (The Importance and Benefits) The core is the underpinning musculoskeletal structure for maintaining the postural stance and allowing for optimal functioning of the surrounding limbs. Developing strong and stable... caggolds Training tips 7 MINS 7th Apr 2021 Base Training for Cycling (Top 5 Benefits) What is Base Training? Base training is a fundamental component of a periodised training year – it is the foundation and building block to creating... caggolds Training tips 7 MINS 9th Jan 2021 How to Set the Correct Saddle Height Saddle height is a critical contact point on the bike for improved comfort, power and injury prevention. 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