Latest articles by James Spragg
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘Most training plans are too specific – how can I improve all areas of my cycling?
What's the best training you can do if you don't want to be railroaded into being a pure sprinter, time trialist or ultra-distance cyclist?
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Ask a cycling coach: 'Big days and rest days or riding every day - how should I structure my training camp or vacation?'
Is it best to just stick to base miles or should you be sprinkling intervals into most rides?
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘I struggle to keep up with my mates on false-flat climbs, what can I do?’
Draggy hills aren’t the most inspiring terrain, but they are quite unique in proving a challenge to both lightweight climbers and heavier-set powerhouses - here’s how all riders can improve
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘I have trouble sleeping after a late-night turbo session – any tips for better recovery?’
For busy athletes balancing work and family life, sometimes training has to include late-night sessions - so what can be done to make the best of the situation?
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘Is there a difference between the number of calories you’d burn indoors versus outdoors for a comparable effort?’
We break down the numbers on cycling and calorie expenditure – but, sadly, there is no such thing as a free lunch in biomechanics
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘Should I be doing my Zwift sessions in ERG mode?’
Is ERG mode a shortcut to watt-perfect workouts? Or are you losing out on gain by relinquishing control?
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Ask a cycling coach: 'How can I tell if I should ignore my power meter and just go on feel?'
Although a potent training tool, there's much more you should consider than just your finite watts
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Ask a cycling coach: 'Am I getting any benefits from rides at middle intensities? (Zone 3 / Tempo)'
It's easy to understand the benefits of hard sessions and recovery rides offer, but what good does a tempo session really do?
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘Are there any actual fitness benefits to doing winter miles on a heavier bike?’
The answer depends on your summer goals and how you like to train – there’s more to it than just a binary yes or no
