As cyclists, long climbs pose one of the biggest challenges we can face. That's why for many cycling enthusiasts tackling a demanding climb is a challenge they struggle to cope with.
However, indoor training offers a safe way to prepare...
Train with Bkool and Mikel Azparren
Bkoolers, this Orbea Week, the challenge was ridden by Orbea ambassador Mikel Azparren, an ex-cyclist and trainer who has also ridden numerous long-distance challenges, yet another incentive to have trained with Bkool this week. Also this...
Bkoolers, here’s another week’s worth of tips from our friend Mikel Azparren, expert trainer and cyclist specializing in long-distance challenges. You’ve no doubt seen him over these past weeks in some Bkool Winter Cup challenge. Well, he loves to...
How many times have we heard that going to the gym isn’t for cyclists? They always use the same excuse: “When I lift weights I gain muscle mass and then I can’t climb well.” This common complaint results in...
Your body has three energy production systems that you tap into when exercising. Intensity and duration are what determine which of these pathways acts as the main source: the phosphagen or ATP-PC system, the glycolytic or anaerobic system, or the oxidative or...
Historically, riding the trainer has been the enemy of virtually every competitive cyclist. Riding indoors was the last resort to get through a harsh winter or stretch of bad weather. But advances in technology, along with (let's face it)...
You’re constantly searching for the best performance, but what do you have to do to get there? What factors have to be kept in mind? What kind of workout should you consider?
Let’s start by getting familiar with some basic...
One of the most attractive challenges that a popular cyclist can face is, without a doubt, a Gran Fondo. Understood as a cycling tour that exceeds one hundred kilometres -and even two hundred on some occasions-, they are usually...
Imagine you have a mountainous goal in sight: like a cycling event or triathlon with tons of elevation gain. But due to either your schedule or the weather (or both), you just can’t get out to train as you...
If you’re a regular reader of our magazine, you’ll know that you can often find tips here on how to improve on two wheels. For example, we’ve talked about how to become a better climber and to become a faster cyclist.
Today, the...
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