by Paddy Doran | Oct 20, 2020 | Cycling
Updated 20th October 2020 Paddy Doran cycling Blog Many junior cyclists (17-18 years) are looking forward to joining the U23 ranks next year. A good number of juniors have just completed the 2018 Junior Tour of Ireland Their goals for the next few years will vary....
by Paddy Doran | Oct 19, 2020 | Cycling
Updated 19th October 2020 Paddy Doran Cycling Blog Training with power has been one of the great coaching and training improvements for cyclists and triathletes. Power meters are becoming more reasonably priced and accessible which is great for benefits if well used....
by Paddy Doran | Oct 15, 2020 | Cycling
Updated 16th October 2020 Paddy Doran Cycling blog Cycling can and sports participation can actually help students exam performances. A major study by ESRI have shown that sport participation during exam years generally has a positive effect on exam results. Largest...
by Paddy Doran | Sep 24, 2020 | Bicycle mechanics, Cycling, Cycling skills, Cycling Sportives, Etape du Tour, Health and fitness, Interval training, Ring of Kerry Cycle, Safe cycling, The Ras, Wicklow 200
How to maintain your fitness for cycling and enjoy the often wonderful season of Autumn. As I update this Blog in September 2020 its a changed environment because of the Pandemic. Green and Blue Exercise research Some of the events may not be on because of social...
by Paddy Doran | Sep 12, 2020 | Cycling
The Grand Tour sprinters Its Grand Tour time. So time to look at the very exciting and fearless sprinters. These are the cyclists who touch elbows, shoulders, bounce wheels off each other. And sometimes even head-butt at 70+ kph to be first over the line. You will...
by Paddy Doran | Sep 12, 2020 | Cycling, Cycling fitness, Cycling Races, Sam Bennett, Strength and Conditioning, Tour De France Sprinters
Updated December 10th 2019 This is an updated blog from last year when Sam Bennett had an amazing year. Multiple wins in major races and very close to winning three stages in the Giro d’Italia. What a great win he had had in Paris Nice in 2017. Was...