Posts by John Lenehan
Nutrition Advice from HIGH5 Sports Nutrition
We developed the HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides so you can use sports nutrition correctly and perform at your best. They are sports specific and cover every major event distance. Below is our step-by step guide to Sportive Nutrition. If you want some background information or to check out guides for other sports then you can…
Read MoreWinter conditions didn’t dampen successful Westportif
Cyclists of all abilities made their way to Westport for the Westportif Cycle Challenge in anticipation of a great weekend of cycling, despite the wet and windy conditions that participants had to endure. Over 70% of the participants were from outside of Connacht, Westport’s name as an adventure capital of Ireland still has a big…
Read MoreCycling Safety Guidelines
Hi again As we count down to Westportif, we wanted to focus on cycling skills and safety. Now is the time to get your bike serviced so that it is ready for the sportif. Here is a checklist to help you: Check your bike, for loose, worn or rubbing parts. Oil and clean chain. Check…
Read MoreWestportif Checklist
Really important Helmet Bike Cycling shoes (If you intend using them) Inner tubes Emergency patching kit Pump Tyre levers Multi tool including Allen keys Saddle bag Lock Clothing Bib shorts Socks Jersey Base layer Gloves Sunglasses And depending on the conditions Rain jacket Gilet Arm warmers Nutrition Water bottles Electrolyte/carbohydrate tablets Energy bars/gels/foods – Fruit…
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