Training Blog
Cycling 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…
Read MoreWestportif Training Plan Week 10
[responsive][/responsive] Boom! you have reached week 10. Congrats to all who have made it this far. This an easy week to give your body a rest for the big event. Rest as much as possible this week and use the extra time check your kit and bike to make sure everything is it tip…
Read MoreWestportif Training Plan Week 9
[responsive][/responsive] Week 9, can you believe it! One more week on building then you will be over the final hump. Its really important to mind yourself over the next two weeks where possible. All of this training will have taken its toll on your body and you will be more susceptible to catching any type…
Read MoreWeekly update 3 from our Westportif warriors
With 2 1/2 weeks to go our weekend warriors are feeling the impact on their bodies. Read about how they are progressing for Westportif. Wednesday Evening 24th June I was hoping that the swelling in my knee and ankle would have gone down by today but unfortunately they hadn’t. On advice from the physio I…
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