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March 31, 2020 By Justin Morris Leave a Comment

What are the benefits of solo training?

As a coach I am often asked by athletes whether they are better off to go and do structured efforts on a solo ride or to join a local fast group ride instead? It is a good question which has a multifaceted answer and one in which I enjoy exploring with different athletes. As with […]

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August 29, 2019 By Justin Morris Leave a Comment

The Pros and Cons of Training on a Home Trainer for MTB Racing

Sebastian Jayne XCM goal

With winter in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere and the bitter months not far awaiting those in the North, the use of the home trainer for cycling activity normally does or starts to consume more of our cycling time. This can be daunting for some whilst others relish the opportunity to get their training […]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: coaching, home trainer, mind matters, Training, training camp, training peaks, Weather, XCM, XCM Worlds

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