CU Health

The VeloHealth program by Cycling Unbound promotes cycling as a means to achieve better physical and mental health.

 

 

Our activities include:

1. Cycling Workshops: We conduct workshops on the benefits of cycling, providing tips on how to incorporate cycling into daily routines.
2. Group Rides: Organized group rides cater to various fitness levels, offering a supportive community for participants.
3. Health Challenges: We initiate cycling challenges to motivate participants to set and achieve fitness goals.

By participating in VeloHealth, you can improve your fitness, reduce stress, and enjoy the social aspects of group cycling, all while contributing to a healthier lifestyle.

 

Join us and pedal your way to better health!

Three Essential Training Rides for Cyclists Every Week

Consistency and simplicity are key in achieving high performance in cycling. Cyclists should focus on three essential training rides each week: Aerobic Endurance, Intervals, and Recovery. Aerobic Endurance rides serve as the foundation, emphasizing steady aerobic pacing and longer rides to stimulate positive adaptations. Intervals involve focused intensity and technique, separated by rest periods, to enhance endurance performance. Recovery rides aid in active recovery and maintaining a routine. By incorporating these rides into a comprehensive training plan, cyclists can improve their performance over time with the guidance of a professional coach.

Polarized training works for all ?

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Tips for Regaining Cycling Fitness After a Break

Tips for Regaining Cycling Fitness After a Break. Learn how returning cyclists can regain their cycling fitness after a break. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies for overcoming challenges and setting new baselines to improve speed, power, and skills. Patience and smart riding strategies are key to success.

Bike riding means guilt-free snacks

Bike riding means guilt-free snacks

Upping your salt intake is seldom your doctor’s advice, but in the few days leading up to a big ride or sportive that’s exactly what you should do. This gives you the perfect excuse to munch on crisps and other salty foods you might normally avoid. The sodium in them...

Heal Your Heart

Heal Your Heart

Studies from Purdue University in the US have shown that regular cycling can cut your risk of heart disease by 50 per cent. And according to the British Heart Foundation, around 10,000 fatal heart attacks could be avoided each year if people kept themselves fitter....

Why we ride

Why we ride

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