When doing hard work there is a direct correlation between sugar in and watts out.

Fuelling is a good term to use because that is really what you are doing - putting gas into your tank to maximize your riding.

Your breathing technique is one of those things you can improve to ride better without having to change your fitness.

Make sure you are breathing in three dimensions to maximize your respiration.

Why are different rides with the same average power leaving your legs feeling so different? Pacing. Keep an eye on your variability index.

Being able to ride well at both high and low cadence will make the middle, where you spend most of your time, feel like butter.

We all like to feel like we are training - but but that leads to fatigue and stagnation.

We tend to think that riding well means more watts. The reality is that cycling is a dynamic and about more than just watts.

It isn't a circle. Improving your pedalling technique can make you a better rider without changing your fitness.

Learning how to control our wattage using cadence and gearing is an important part of improving as a rider.