High efficient pedalling is an important skill to develop on the bike. Not only does it help you ride more efficiently it also helps reduce your reliance on fast switch muscle fibres enabling you to ride for longer with less energy. It takes practice to developing the skill of efficient pedalling. Here are some techniques that might assist.

A cyclist's pedalling technique is very important for efficient cycling, and in particular for speed and endurance. Even a very small improvement in the energy efficiency of a cyclist's action may make the difference between winning and losing, particularly at higher levels of competition.

This is a very important awareness test that every cyclist should do. It was provided to me by Amanda Young. Thanks Amanda.

Click on the video below to go to the test or go to http://www.dothetest.co.uk/

Find the sweet spot

How to get a free ride in a Criterium Races - Discover the secret sweet spot in the bunch and get a free ride. One of a series of Criterium tips from Cycling-Inform's cycling training and coaching information website.

Riding at the back of a criterium race is hard work. The reason for this is to do with the concertina effect that happens to the bunch when going around corners. Here are some cycling criterium tips to help you ride better.

Getting around corners fast is an art that needs to be practiced regularly to master and maintain. Whether it is a fast tight criterium circuit or a wicked downhill decent your ability to get through corners fast can easily be the difference between winning and losing a race. Good cornering is not only for the racing cyclists. If you are a serious recreational rider then being able to corner properly will help ensure that you are in control and get around corners safely. It takes focus, the ability to relax and courage… but not too much courage! Too much courage and you’ll be in the gutter cleaning yourself up. So here are my 7 major tips for good cornering: