Training To Be Fit & Fast

      Cycling as an activity or as a sport can be Euphoric!! It surely has the potential to make life more exciting than it has ever been, it has many health benefits as we are all aware of –if you have decided to Participate in a bike race/event it demands commitment and requires advance preparation. Since races/any cycling events can get extremely competitive and dangerous, it's important that you put enough time and effort to get yourself conditioned to put your body to strenuous demands and challenges you may have to face when competing,  at any leve

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            Training Fundamentals

-          Train Hard and Smart

-          Commit to a Systematic Training Plan,

-          Your are what you E

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Stretching

A post ride treat for your Muscles

Why is it Important? 
Stretching carefully and regularly done can have many benefits both physiologically and psychologically
One of the primary benefits of stretching for cycling could be correction of muscle imbalance and postural problems as maximum amount of power in cycling is generated by turning the legs which is with relatively lesser use of upper body except for occasional moment when moving arms to change handle bar position or going off the saddle.

At times this can lead to neck or shoulder or back problem. Many of these problems can be alleviated by stretching.
Stretching can also help in reducing muscle tension and make them feel relaxed especially when they are tired and stiff.
Stretching can increase the range of movement at the joints and in the muscles thereby keeping them flexible.
How?
Safest method for starching is known as Static or Passive stretching.
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Drafting Skills

A technique used by cyclist to conserve their energy and sustain higher speeds for longer distances/time. Riders will be sharing the work load i

n the front and will recover while in the shelter. This technique is believed to save up to 30% of rider’s energ
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Racing Types - Road

There are various kind of Cycle Races primarily categorized as

  • ROAD
  • TRACK
  • MTB
  • CYCLOCROSS
  • BMX  
  • All the above mentioned categories are with various sub categor
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    Techniques and Terminologies

    Brain bucket – A jargon for Bicycle Helmet
    Cadence/RPM – Rate at which rider pedals per minute (revolution per minute)
    Drafting – A technique used by cyclist to conserve their energy and sustain higher speeds for longer distances/time, by following the rear wheel of the rider in the front and sav

    e him/her self from taking the wind directly. This technique is believed to save up to 30% of rider’s energy.
    Pull – Taking the turn to lead the group/bunch and setting the tempo in the front of the group/bunch.
    Peloton /Bunch – Riders riding in a Group
    Positioning in the Bunch – Finding the sweet sp
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