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by Marvin Faure
Oct 21, 2020
The perils of self-coaching
This is a cautionary tale. Sensitive souls should probably stop reading now! 2019 was an excellent year for me on the bike, so nat...
by Marvin Faure
Aug 22, 2020
Polarised training: your questions answered
The concept of Polarised Training has been used by professional and elite athletes for decades, but it only came to the attention o...
by Marvin Faure
Jul 20, 2020
Training for the Marmotte: the last 6 weeks
By Marvin Faure and Silas Cullen As we write this article, there are a little over 7 weeks or approximately 40 days to go ...
by Marvin Faure
Jul 4, 2020
Cycling in France during the pandemic
If you love cycling in France but are unsure whether it is safe (or even possible) to travel this summer, this article will hopefu...
by Marvin Faure
Jun 18, 2020
How to prepare for an event in the mountains when you live on the plain?
By Olivier Dulaurent and Marvin Faure There are two essential qualities required to ride in the mountains: aerobic enduranc...
by Marvin Faure
May 23, 2020
Improve your descending technique
If you are going to cycle in the mountains, you need to learn how to descend. Any fool can go fast down a steep slope: the test com...