David Wadsworth
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 4 min
Cycle Physio Now Offers Individual Coaching for Cyclists
Individual coaching for dedicated cyclists
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David Wadsworth
- Feb 12
- 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
- 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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David Wadsworth
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
Core Stability is Now an Elite Cycling Team Selection Criteria
Cycling Queensland has just added core stability as a selection criteria. What does this mean for cyclists & how do you train it?
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David Wadsworth
- Jul 30, 2020
- 6 min
Should my FTP Drop on my TT Bike?
Should you lose power on your TT bike when compared to your road bike? If so how much would be acceptable?
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David Wadsworth
- Jul 27, 2020
- 3 min
How to Wear Cycling Gear in Cold Weather
Cold weather is a surprising reason why many people don’t get on their bikes in winter. If you know what to wear winter isn't a problem.
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