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Ian Field
Sep 25, 20204 min read
Westmorland National Trophy: Course Preview
Round two of the National Trophy series is already here. We visited the Westmorland Showground in the North West of the UK for the...
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Ian Field
Aug 21, 20203 min read
What is the secret to progress?
I often get asked, “what is the key to progression of fitness and form through training?” Over 15 years of being a full-time athlete, I...
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Ian Field
Jul 15, 20202 min read
Cyclocross Skills Series - Part 4 - Obstacles
This brings me onto a general tip: ‘minimum speed’. In cyclocross, your minimum speed is your running speed. If you ever drop below this,...
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Ian Field
Jul 8, 20202 min read
Cyclocross Skills Series - Part 3 - Cornering
Cornering. In general, there are two types of cornering techniques in cyclocross: fast corners and slow corners. There are some general...
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Ian Field
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Cyclocross Skills Series - Part Two - Dismounting and Remounting
Dismounting and remounting. Getting on and off the bike is trickier than it looks for beginners… and even some experienced racers....
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Ian Field
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Cyclocross Skills Series - Part 1 - Starts
Cross is here! Hopefully you have already started with your cross specific skills and drills but it's never too late if you have not....
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Ian Field
May 27, 20204 min read
When should I start training for the cyclocross season?
With restrictions lifting soon in the UK, local leagues are beginning to release full race calendars and you need to get planning for the...
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Ian Field
May 12, 20206 min read
Pros and cons of Turbo Training.
Having spent the last month only riding the turbo trainer due to personal choices during the UK lockdown, it made me start to think about...
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Ian Field
May 1, 20205 min read
How to warm up for a cycling event.
Warm up routine, why? Warming up should be an essential part of your training regime, to prepare your body and your mind to perform to...
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Ian Field
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Reverse periodisation.
With a global pandemic sweeping much of the World, a lot of athletes are looking at different ways to train and stay motivated at the...
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