The New Zealand Gran Fondo presented by Hobbiton Movie Set marks the return of an iconic mass participation cycling event featuring the picturesque surroundings of the Home of Champions.
Gran Fondos are famous around the world because they are designed for everyone. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist wanting to push your boundaries, challenge your limits and race or you’re new to riding and want a social ride at your own pace, this event is for you.
The New Zealand Gran Fondo presented by Hobbiton Movie Set
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The Vantage Elite & U23 Road National Championships are joining the RIDE!
The Vantage Elite & U23 Road National Championship is New Zealand’s premier national road cycling event, attracting New Zealand’s top professional and amateur road cyclists all vying for coveted national Jerseys.
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Get bike ready for the Gran Fondo! 🚲
Today we have Coaching Tip #3 from Coach expert Aaron Strong from Steel Springs Performance Coaching! 🌟
What is tempo? How do I measure this effort? By feel or do I need an HR monitor? If using an HR monitor how do I find my tempo?
There are many definitions of tempo and ways to measure it depending on what technology you have available to you. Let’s start with, no technology: I define tempo as a moderate intensity. About 6-7 out of 10, with 10 being full-gas. It should feel sustainable. Breathing should be in control and rhythmic. You shouldn’t feel great strain or any burning in the muscles.
If you have access to a heart rate monitor then tempo can be defined as 85-90% of your functional threshold heart rate (FTHR). To work out FTHR, complete a 20min maximal test. Your average heart rate will be approximately equivalent to FTHR.
If you have access to a power meter, then tempo is defined as 80-90% of FTP. You can find your FTP also by doing a 20min test, taking the average power and subtracting 5%.
The Oceania Track Championships kicked off yesterday down in Invercargill! 🚴🏻♀️🚴🏽♂️
If you're not able to get down to watch all the action Cycling New Zealand are live-streaming the sessions on their Facebook page.
To check out yesterdays results click through to this link: oceania-track-championships.cyclingnewzealand.nz/result?fbclid=IwAR1n1Y7R-TBL4EYEomptAjtyNhtQeDf-...
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