Called the Transition Period, this runs from the completion of your last race, until the start of the Prep Period in a few weeks. Think of this Transition Period as the link between two annual training plans—it marks the end of last season and the official beginning of the next season.

Today we chat to one of my coached riders and Elite Cyclocross rider Amira Mellor. We talk about her development as a Youth and Junior rider to where she is now, how best to train for Cyclocross, and what her future holds in the sport. 

Follow Amira on:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amiramellor/

Strava:

https://www.strava.com/athletes/18497689?oq=amira

Team Spectra:

https://www.spectraracing.com/team

A story time segment, as I talk you through a stressy race win. Also, 5 key considerations which are less about cycling performance, more about some general life terms that I think everyone should consider when making decisions in life or listening to certain people. 

A bit more of a casual chat this week, as I near the end of my 10 day Isolation. I also talk about 4 key daily habits which I possess, why they help me, and why you should give them a try.

The final episode in this mini-series, we drill down to the day itself. How can you plan and execute the best version of you?

How do you taper for a key event? How do you make sure you're hitting peak performance? Let me explain. 

It's race season, the training is done, the hard work is over, now it's TIME TO PERFORM. 

This mini-series is all about getting you in the best position possible on race day. 

This first one, is all about what to eat on race day, and specifically what to eat before an evening race to help your performance, and what you should probably try and stay away from. 

Today, we delve into nutrition, specifically revolving the plant based / vegan diet. I talk over what effect it has on our health and performance, and if it could be right for you. Also some key considerations if you're thinking of converting.  

Last Sunday I rode the Yorkshire MTB marathon. It was a brutal event, it it absolutely put me in my place. After some reflection, I am now at a place where I can piece together what happened, and why it didn't go the way I wanted.

I talk about how I prepared for this event, the thought process behind each decision I made, and walk you through the race itself. 

If you are thinking of doing the event in the future - make sure you listed to this. 

My event in 2018:

https://www.strava.com/activities/1614598123

My event in 2021:

https://www.strava.com/activities/5462926651

https://www.strava.com/activities/1614598123

It's been a while since my last episode, today I give you an update on my current situation, and answer the questions you submitted last week. We also reveal the winner of the competition.