Ride Strong - talks and workshops
In 2016, my book “Ride Strong - Essential conditioning for cyclists” was published by Bloomsbury. ‘Ride Strong’ was the culmination of a decade of work focussed on coaching cyclists, bike fitting and writing for various online and in print cycling publications.
“keen cyclists are looking to add off-the-bike exercise to their weekly training to improve their cycling performance. Informative and accessible, this book gives a comprehensive overview of cyclists’ biomechanical and anatomical needs for off-the-bike exercise and how to do it, focusing on three key elements: flexibility, core and strength.
Ride strong talks, workshops and presentations
To support the material in the book I offer introductory talks and practical workshops on the three main chapters of Essential stretching, strength, and core conditioning for cyclists. These may be tailored to your groups needs and requirements. Any talk or workshop booking requires a £100 deposit to ‘save the date’, non – refundable a month prior to the booking date and time.
Ride Strong Presentation
In this presentation I outline the reasons why off the bike conditioning is so important for cyclists, setting the movement requirements of the human body against the relatively ‘unnatural’ biomechanical demands of cycling. I then go on to explain the rationale for the ‘corrective’ and balancing approach that I take in the book to stretching, strength and core work, giving some examples of exercises that are good for cyclists. Finally, I place ‘the success formula’ (Flexibility + Core Stability + Strength = power potential) in context of a year round seasonal plan and program. I also answer any questions from the audience throughout, as well as at the end of the presentation.
The talk is ideal for club groups of 20-30 interested members, or larger audiences where space can be provided.
Essential Workshops
Following the three themed chapters of the book - Stretch, Strength and ‘Core’, these workshops focus on each element in more detail. They are practical rather than theoretical, working through the exercises in the relevant chapter of the book, adding personal insight and variations depending on the group I’m working with.
I’ve always wanted the material in the book to inspire readers to act on their new found knowledge and design their own mini exercise program, or add a couple of exercises into their regular training routine. The end goal of each of these practical sessions is to help participants select the most important exercises for them, and start to use them regularly and feel the benefit.
I suggest a 2-3 hour booking for a practical workshop
