300 km Through the Night — My Moonrakers & Sunseekers Audax Story If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to ride 300 km through the night - across counties, chasing control points and eventually the rising sun - then here’s my honest account of doing exactly that. It had been a long time since … Continue reading Moonrakers and Sunseekers 300km Audax
Why is the Sports Industry So Obsessed with Single-Serve Packaging?
This is something that has bugged me for a while now, and I honestly just don't get it. Back in 2021, the Environment Agency (EA) in the UK published new guidance for the industry, specifically targeting events and event organizers, to reduce plastic usage. A significant number of organisers have stepped up to this challenge, … Continue reading Why is the Sports Industry So Obsessed with Single-Serve Packaging?
Sweat (A La La La La Long…..Rides)
I had never labelled myself as a sweaty person until I started riding a bike a few years ago - working with FLOWBIO as a Beta Athlete has been an amazing experience, but has only served to confirm just what a heavy sweater I am. What is the FLOWPATCH? The FLOWPATCH from FLOWBIO is a … Continue reading Sweat (A La La La La Long…..Rides)
Top Tips for Turbo & Indoor Training
Over the last few years I've taken on some big distances on the turbo trainer, from racing at vWTTC and vRevolve24 to the Knighthood challenge on Sufferfest. I'd like to think I know what it’s like to suffer on the turbo trainer. The current weather in the UK at least means a lot of us … Continue reading Top Tips for Turbo & Indoor Training
3HR vWTTC of FulGaz
What is it? If you don't know about them, the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships (WTTC) are held every November in Borrego Springs, a quiet Southern California resort community. The riders set out to complete many miles as possible in 6, 12 or 24 hours and determine who is the fastest in the world, … Continue reading 3HR vWTTC of FulGaz
Review: Supersapiens Glucose Monitoring System
This isn't a sponsored blog, as using the Glucose Monitoring Unit is something I've wanted to trial for a while now, particularly as I prepare for Race Across America. So I bit the bullet, purchased and as such here is a bit more about the what, why's and my conclusions after a month of using … Continue reading Review: Supersapiens Glucose Monitoring System
Magnesium & Recovery
With my #PACE140 challenge underway and the increasing training load as I work towards the Race Across America in 2022, I'm keen to make sure I manage the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) as best I can. I'll be honest, I'm not the best at always taking time to focus on proper recovery - life is busy and often I'm off the bike straight on to something else.
Overnight Oats recipes – Cake for Breakfast
Easy to make, versatile and delicious - overnight oats are a 'must make' breakfast. Even better, with these three recipes you can even feel like your eating cake in the morning!
Diet and IBS
For me stress and food are the two most common factors that drive bouts of IBS - as I've found trying to sit on a bike for 16 or more hours a day quite quickly triggers at least one of those factors. So, as part of my 5 year plan and the pursuit of endurance cycling glory (in my terms at least) I need to get a grip on my IBS and control it, rather than it controlling me and my performance.
Homemade RX Bars
Want a 'clean', cheap alternative to shop bought protein bars? Have a look at this recipe for a copycat RX Bar you can make at home.
Guy Stapleford Ultra 