Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club

founded 1927

Training tips and other stuff that's useful to know

 

Getting Started

Starting from nothing - how can I get to the stage where I can ride 30 to 40 miles, climb huge hills, and average a good speed on my own - written by Geoff Loveman - 17/03/2011

 

Diet & Nutrition

Glycaemic Index and how it can make you a stronger cyclist - contributed by Neil Dayus - 02/08/2006

Supplements and what they do (or don't) for you - contributed by Neil Dayus - 09/11/2006

JP's Banana and Walnut Loaf - 11/04/2010

 

Basic Fitness

Watch your back! - contributed by Neil Dayus - 14/02/2007

 

Time Trialling

Get Aero and cut over two minutes off your ten mile TT time - Geoff Loveman 07/07/2009

Learn pacing strategy and cut at least a minute off your ten mile TT time - Geoff Loveman 24/03/2010

 

Bike Maintenance

A couple of pointers when cleaning your bike and oiling that chain - Dave Palk 28/03/2010

 

Mountain Biking

Choosing your off road steed - Dave Palk 28/03/2010

Kit for mtb - Dave Palk 28/03/2010

Relaxed riding - Dave Palk 28/03/2010

Night riding - Dave Palk 28/03/2010

mtb riding is good interval training - Dave Palk 28/03/2010

There is no good mountain biking round here - Dave Palk 2803/2010

 

 

 

We're all different, which means training tips and suggestions don't always work out the same way for all people - if you think one of our tips is duff or just doesn't work for you - or if you have other points or comments to add - why not let us know on the club forum...