David Wadsworth
Top Reasons to Move to Shorter Cranks: Pogačar Already Has
Why are pro riders shifting to shorter cranks? Let's take a deep dive into selecting crank length which is important for every rider.
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David Wadsworth
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Base Training Starts Now!
If you’re looking to perform this road season, you need to be thinking about setting up your season now. Read on to learn why.
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David Wadsworth
- Feb 8
- 6 min
Impotence, Genital Pain & other Saddle Matters
Ignoring saddle numbness & pain - is this really a good idea? It's certainly not normal. Read on to learn how to solve saddle matters.
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David Wadsworth
- Nov 7, 2023
- 5 min
Lactate - Villian or Hero?
For over 100 years lactate has been considered a “waste product” and the enemy of cyclists. The modern scientific view is rather different.
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David Wadsworth
- Nov 7, 2023
- 4 min
Cycle Physiology
Why don’t cyclists simply ride harder for longer? Understanding limitations to energy supply & how to improve this is key to riding faster.
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David Wadsworth
- Sep 30, 2023
- 5 min
Dial up Intensity Using Training Zones
Endurance athletes universally use “training zones” in their weekly training. Which training zone system is best for you?
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David Wadsworth
- Aug 16, 2023
- 6 min
The Rise of Jonas. How the Least Likely Junior Became a Tour de France Champion
How can the least likely junior racer become a Tour de France champion?
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David Wadsworth
- Jun 30, 2023
- 4 min
Planning Your Season: The Basics
There’s an old saying that failing to plan is planning to fail. How does planning apply to your cycling season & how & why do we do it?
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David Wadsworth
- May 29, 2023
- 6 min
Training: How Much is Too Much? How Can You Tell?
"If I train harder than everyone else I will win". Is this deeply held belief true? At what point does training become too hard?
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David Wadsworth
- May 15, 2023
- 6 min
How do you Train to Win the Giro d’Italia?
How do you train to win a grand tour? Are their lessons we can take from the pro's & apply to our own training?
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David Wadsworth
- May 3, 2023
- 4 min
Cycle Physio Now Offers Individual Coaching for Cyclists
Individual coaching for dedicated cyclists
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David Wadsworth
- Feb 12, 2023
- 2 min
Fitting Bikes: How to Dial in Your Position BEFORE Buying Your New Rig
New bike time? Can you answer these questions? Should my crank length differ between road, TT & MTB? Can I ride aero? Why or why not?
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David Wadsworth & Dr Pritpal Bansi (Orthopaedic Surgeon)
- Jan 19, 2023
- 4 min
Scaphoid Fractures: When a Wrist Sprain Isn’t a Wrist Sprain
When is a wrist sprain not a wrist sprain? More often than you might think as it turns out!
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David Wadsworth
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
When Saddle Sores Aren’t Caused by Your Saddle
It’s an automatic thought – “If I’m getting saddle sores it must be my saddle”. But so often this is simply not true. So what’s going on?
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David Wadsworth
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
5 Common Mistakes When Buying a New Time Trial Bike
Time trial bikes demand outstanding positioning for performance. How do you get this right BEFORE making costly purchase errors?
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David Wadsworth
- Oct 2, 2022
- 5 min
Selle SMP - the Origin of Modern Saddle Ergonomics
Selle SMP is the original manufacturer of ergonomic saddles. What’s special about their range?
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David Wadsworth
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
SQLab Saddles – the Ergowave Advantage
Searching for that elusive perfect saddle can at times be frustrating (not to mention expensive!). If this sounds like you read on.
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David Wadsworth
- Aug 9, 2022
- 4 min
THE CYCLING SPINE - WHY A POWERFUL WELL POSITIONED TORSO ACTUALLY MATTERS
Take a quick look around the pro peloton and you’ll notice that not every rider has the exact same spinal posture on the bike. Why?
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David Wadsworth
- Nov 27, 2021
- 5 min
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SADDLE Part 2: Saddle Width
How do you choose the correct width saddle for you? What's the difference between effective & maximum width & how do they affect comfort?
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David Wadsworth
- Aug 2, 2021
- 5 min
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SADDLE – HOW HARD CAN IT BE?
Most cyclists seem to accept whatever saddle came with their new bike. Perhaps a more selective approach might improve comfort!
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