16th June 2017 · Posted by Philip Cavell
Phil's Journal five weeks post spine-fusion surgery. It is the first steps on a long road back. But for the first time in five years his spine appears to be straight.
Journal
The latest news, reviews and advice from the CycleFit team
Fuelling for success
26th May 2017 · Posted by Philip Cavell
Do you need a Fuelling Strategy as well as your power figures for Marmotte and Etape du Tour? or is it all nonsense? Former Pro rider and Medical Dietitian answers in this special Journal for Cyclefit
The First Rule of Back Club - Take II Part II
17th May 2017 · Posted by Philip Cavell
The decision to submit to surgery is almost impossible if it is essentially elective. With declining function and increasing pain, the moment for Phil was made a touch easier. Here he writes a few days out of surgery.
Nutrition, training and ageing
17th April 2017 · Posted by Philip Cavell
There is very little data about how we should eat as we get older and train harder. Medical Dietitian and Elite racer Darren Barclay knows more about this subject than most
Avoid Eating to Appetite
6th February 2017 · Posted by Philip Cavell
The worst thing you can do for health and performance is 'Eat to Appetite' Medical Dietitian and Elite racer, Darren Barclay helps develop a Nutrition Strategy for the busy cyclist.
In search of the perfect saddle
28th July 2016 · Posted by Julian Wall
Ahead of a sponsored bike ride from Manchester to London - and with a new saddle causing her all sorts of mischief - Helen Pidd went for a professional saddle fitting session. But is it worth £150?