Cycling Performance UK

Former Pro Triathlete specialising in Bike Fit and Endurance Coaching at : New bike, existing bike; we can help!

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

It’s talk time! Can’t wait to take you through how to achieve Sporting Success at the Mallorca 312/225/167.
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Nutrition, Pacing and more!
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Wed 22nd Feb 2023 - 7pm at Cycle Exchange in Kingston. Click the link to sign up, would love to see you there!
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[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/ARh3Z3fDyr

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Posterior chain strengthening - off the bike work every cyclist, actually, EVERY athlete & individual should be undertaking! We tend to be ok in our Anterior chain but lean towards quad dominance and risk of developing imbalance with Posterior (glutes/hamstrings/spine…)

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Love gravel bikes, gravel bars. Another example of undesirable wrist posture, sure can be found on regular drops but #gravel bars really accentuate them #bikefit #anatomy

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

#bikefitting on a Saturday afternoon with a #forge rider. Some very interesting findings and interventions as we got to the root causes of her knee pain. Always great to help a fellow cyclist ride pain free and happily

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

The Eastern philosophy of Yin and Yang; always referring to it in a personal and professional scenario
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The simplicity of everything being in balance; it’s just beautiful, yes, I did say beautiful
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Love and hate;… https://t.co/XK7S7b4dOT

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

KISS - keep it simple stupid (or silly if easily insulted)
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If something is super complex and hard to maintain, the likelihood is you’re over-complicating it!
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My favourite example of this; USA spent millions of… https://t.co/CtZkeDf1F9

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Whilst it was an absolute pleasure to ride my all-new @PacentiCycle Fitz’s Carbon wheels, oh my word they accelerate and handle amazingly; what was less of allez sure was slogging around a sticky, floppy course for… https://t.co/OhACuZznSn

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Absolutely love the #kettlebell march - regardless of the type of athlete you are, you should be doing this
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Why?
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Weighted gait training is awesome for hip stability and control. Lots of forces need to be… https://t.co/KHvE5Eczj0

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Endurance rides - the colder weather can make them a little less appealing than they are in Summer. Goodbye tanlines!
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The good news is to maintain endurance, you only need to do a longer ride every 3-4 weeks.… https://t.co/s0KjyJANYF

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Well, that was muddy and tough! Herne Hill is considerably more fun in the Summer but Winter Cross is still Boss!
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Fortunate to start gridded today; smashed into through and think I managed a top 10 without falling… https://t.co/VLGp7dlvc3

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

I love it when people get active, the old saying that ‘something is better than nothing’ rings true especially considering our hectic, modern day lives
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There’s lots of online courses available offering 12 weeks of… https://t.co/Kgef2p1BEj

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Not sticking to the 1:1 ratio but you have go widescreen for the one, the only
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The Cobra - aka #sacalobra
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Sadly didn’t get the #GoPro mounted so you could enjoy the descent with me
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To say I enjoyed the… https://t.co/LaHhV1aOFm

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

So the iamspecialized specialized_uk Terra Pros at 20psi were unbelievable today, bike handled like it was on rails - the @trekbikes Boone is just awesome
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Started right at the back around… https://t.co/Qguq4r1zWd

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

The unbelievably good #trek #boone is ready to go again on what I expect to be an absolute mud-fest
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Hoping the iamspecialized specialized_uk Terra Pro 2bliss at 20psi will give me some grip; after all, the #power… https://t.co/iutTjivMeB

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Strength training for runners - research has shown improved power and economy when utilising contrast training
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A1: Back Squat - 5 reps
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A2: Single leg countermovement jump to double leg landing… https://t.co/OVOG2gkJEN

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Split nose saddles, love or hate...?
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Initially #saddles like the ISM often provide excellent comfort by offloading all that there downstairs soft tissue
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As… https://t.co/vW3rVF8iwL

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

Oh what a day...sometimes things don’t go to plan but you have to laugh and roll with it
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12 mins into the ride > snapped mech, twisted chain and bent spoke - luckily only 200m away from Sigma so undertook repairs… https://t.co/h9aIrUbuGS

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

The @trekbikes #boone is ready for its first #cyclocross race tomorrow at #crystalpalace london_and_se_cross_league - it’s gonna hurt but that’s half the fun, right? 😬
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If you haven’t raced, here’s how to… https://t.co/YFX4RWbZMX

[Cycling Performance UK @CrispyTri]

This is a concerning statistic to put it mildly; it seems the ‘social’ networks that are striving to connect us are simply creating a greater disconnect
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The portrayal of all our highs and none of the lows presents… https://t.co/QVOZ3ItYOO