Free2Ride

07/06/2016

LOW CANDENCE, BIG GEAR work is great training if done in the right quantities at the right time.

It helps with neural adaption for strength, muscle overload and can be like a weights session on the bike.

Be careful though! Riding in a big gear too much is one of the most common contributors to anterior (front of the knee) pain as it loads up your quads.

Tips:
1. Make sure you start with short intervals
2. Have your saddle height correct to prevent compression of the tendons as they cross the knee.
4. Have your alignment correct. Using a custom insole can help reduce injury risk and help enhance performance.
3. Don't sprint if trying to build strength

Ride safe and be Free2Ride

03/06/2016

Great Idea.
Movement and Activity = Health, both Physically & Mentally.
I'm all for any initiative that gets more people moving and promotes and healthy active life style.
GET THIS GOING!

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/superhighways-for-cyclists-could-be-coming-to-australia/news-story/2c190de14f460e2f4bc09fc478506347

A CRAZY plan to build superhighways in the sky could turn Melbourne into a city for cyclists.

28/04/2016

Regardless what your discipline, knowing the purpose or why, of your training session or exercise prescription is critical.

Be it focusing on technique, strength recovery, speed or goin slow, with a purposeful and structured training session or program you will:

1. Concentrate on your session better
2. Be more motivated
3. See much faster gains & hence results.

I regularly see people who are stuck in a rut for gains. These people usually have a goal or A race locked in, but rarely have structure to their training or know why the do certain things.

Have purpose in your training and know why you are doing things!

19/04/2016

So many benefits to exercise! Get on your bike, walk, run, what ever it is, you will benefit!

Ever wondered what effect cycling has on your body during the first hour of turning the pedals? Check out our graphic to see how awesome it is!

07/03/2016

Everyday, the only thing that's equal for everyone is 24hrs.
What changes is what we do
What are you doing with yours??

02/03/2016

It won't be long till like NSW & QLD we are forced to have a bell in our bike.
I'm pretty sure it's already law but who actually has one on their roadie? This might be the answer.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/-oi/oi-the-bike-bell-that-doesnt-look-like-a-bike-bell

Bike bells generally look and sound a bit ugly. But why? What if they looked sexy and sounded like an angel playing a glockenspiel?

10/02/2016

Can you guess which Pro riding styles they are mimicking?
https://www.facebook.com/globalcyclingnetwork/videos/592974637524930/

08/02/2016

What will you choose?

08/02/2016

We are often too quick to make Bike Fit Changes which aren't ture fit issues
The body in many cases is the problem!
Lack of joint range
Decreased flexibility
Poor strength
Muscle imbalance
Technique
Position is super important, but learn about your body & don't be too quick to alter position based on non fit issues.
A Free2Ride looks at what is causing your issues and aims to teach you more about your body, how it moves, the way it interacts with the bike & how to fix the problems.
Ride safe & be