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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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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David Wadsworth
- Jul 23, 2020
- 5 min
Race Ready Nutrition
With the race season about to begin, now's the perfect time to perfect your fuelling strategy. Get this wrong and you may not finish!
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David Wadsworth
- Dec 29, 2019
- 3 min
Getting Flexible - Are You on the Right Track?
So what is the best way to get flexible? And why do you as a cyclist need to be all over this? Are you getting nowhere with stretching?
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David Wadsworth
- Nov 26, 2019
- 2 min
Strength Training - Can You Really Afford to Skip it?
There's very few reasons to NOT do strength training as a cyclist. Check out how young you can start & how much improvement you get here.
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David Wadsworth
- Jun 30, 2019
- 2 min
Last Minute Preparations for Your Next Sportif
If you’re looking to ride the Tour De Brisbane, or any other long road race or sportif for that matter, read on and get some top tips for...
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