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Our resident coach MIKE POSTHUMUS is back as he tries to convince us to keep the pedals spinning during the cold winter months. The key to ensuring continued progression from season to season, or simply year on year if you are merely a recreational rider, is to remain consistent year-round. […]
Shayne Dowling caught up once again with regular columnist and top coach, Mike Posthumus to find out why the training program he completed was specifically tailored to his needs. Mike there are certain parts of the training program you gave me that I would like to understand. The long […]
In this issue Dr Mike Posthumus reviews the Tacx Neo and the Wahoo KICKR in a head to head battle. As many of my closer friend and colleagues may know, I am a great proponent of indoor training. Yes, it is not as stimulating as riding outside, but when time […]
In this issue Dr Mike Posthumus answers a reader’s training related question regarding professional cycling coaching for your children. “Dear Dr Mike, My son is 14 years old and absolutely besotted with cycling. He loves mountain biking and has done a few cross country races for his school in the […]
This issue Dr Mike Posthumus responds to a reader’s question about the best ways to stay fit over winter and if he should invest in an indoor trainer. Dear Dr Mike I always find that I tend to get quite unfit and put on a bit of weight during winter. […]
This issue Dr Mike Posthumus answers Jon’s question on how to determine training zones. Dear Dr Mike I always read about training zones, but not sure the best way to set my training zones. Could you please advise how I should set my training zones? Also how do I use […]
With the Absa Cape Epic just around the corner Dr Mike Posthumus has addressed some common questions to settle any nerves and help you ace the last two weeks of prep. As the Cape Epic approaches, we thought it would be perfect timing to rather pick our coach, Dr Mike’s […]
With the first race of the year, the Attakwas, now behind them Craig Kolesky and Rudolf Zuidema talk you through the final stages of preparation for the 2016 Cape Epic. So the holidays are over and the back-to-work blues are kicking in. Despite the months of training behind us Attakwas […]
In this issue Dr Mike Posthumus answers a reader’s question on how to improve without following a specific training programme. Dear Dr Mike, I seem to have hit a plateau with my riding. I’m riding as much as I realistically can, about 6 to 8 hours a week. I don’t […]
In this issue Dr Mike Posthumus discusses some of the benefits of STRAVA. “Dear Dr Mike These days everyone seems to be on Strava. All my mates use Strava to record their rides and upload it for bragging rights. I’ve always avoided creating an account since I didn’t want to […]
