Ride With Coach Parry

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look at the difference between a Fixie and a Single Speed bike. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden explains all the technical stuff to us and chats about the benefits of training with one of these bikes. We find out here whether this would be a good tool for training and if there is any benefit to strength training. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about weight - bike weight and rider weight - and find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden how much of a difference weight really makes in our cycling performance. He points out the difference between big, heavy, muscular individuals and individuals that are carrying a little bit of excess body fat and shares with us what makes a more efficient cyclist. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about getting back into cycling training when you have had a lay off period. We find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden, how long one can go without training before it becomes detrimental to your muscles and capacity to resume cycle training. We find out about total loss of fitness and how rapidly you lose error of incapacity where your muscle strength will decline. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the practicality and safety of using a car as a training mechanism and what benefit can this have to the cyclist? Would it benefit everyone or just guys at the top end of the sport? Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about electric bikes that are taking South Africa by storm. We find out if this is the way of the future in terms of our cycling training and racing? Can it benefit the athlete in any way? Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden gives us some perspective on this issue. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we have our cycling coach Devlin Eyden giving us direction and tips on where we should be in our training. Coming out of winter with not much training having taken place and only 12 weeks to go, we see what we should be focusing on now to get ready for the Telkom 94.7 Cycle Challenge. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we intensely look at how to strengthen yourself on the bike and improve your performance. We chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about Pilates and what it does for the body and the benefits we gain in our cycling by building our core strength. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about mechanical issues on your bike. We find out here what the best way is to improve our mechanical skills and how to come unstuck if something goes wrong during a cycle training ride or in a race. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we find out everything we need to know about our caffeine intake. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden shares all the benefits of taking in caffeine whilst on our cycle training ride and reveals how this will affect our cycling performance. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to Devlin Eyden, our cycling coach and find out how critical the weight of your bike is in your performance. We find out how big a role the weight of the bike and the weight of the rider together is going to have. He warns us against the cost outweighing the actual weight of the bike. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look into drafting when out on our cycle training or racing. We chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden and find out from him how much energy one really saves by sitting on someones wheel. He goes on to warn about the safety around this and gives us some tips on etiquette if we are going to be drafting. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the meaning of 'bonking' on our training cycle rides or during a race. He gives us an indepth explanation and tells what the best method is to deal with this. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we ask our cycling coach Devlin Eyden for some technical advice on how to handle those descents in our cycling training. He tells us what to do and how to do it, what to check out for and what we shouldn't be doing. He places emphases on riding within your abilities and on this podcast we will understand why this is key when it comes to improving our cycling technical skills. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden about stretching particularly for a bicycle rider. He gives us some flexible advice on whether we should be doing it or not and how much is enough. We find out here if it is more beneficial to stretch before cycling or after and what it can do for our bodies. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we take a look at technology in terms of you and your camera that goes along for the ride. While it's great being able to capture all those special moments and scenes, our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden goes into depth on the safety of operating these little things whilst riding. We look at all the safety aspects and chat about the considerations to be given to other riders on the course and what you should be looking out for. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we chat about your nutrition on the bike and find out how often we should be taking in gels to sustain our energy levels. Our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden tells us how to use those gels or energy drinks to help get the most benefit on your cycling training rides and in your race. Reaad More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we catch up with cycling coach Devlin Eyden and chat about cycle nutrition. We find out what the impact will be if we ride only with water and take solids away. Devlin gives us some valuable advise on this subject. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this editionn of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look into the difference between cross country cycling and multi-stage or ultra marathon type of riding. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden, explains how one should approach the different types of rides and why it is important to stick to one or the other. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — Today, on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about the quality of riders in the Tour de France. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden touches on things like your VO2 capacity, the actual conditioning going on, holding back on energy reserves and your fuelling. If you have your eyes set on the likes of the bigger cycling events then this podcast is for you. Read More · Training Programs

TalkFEED — On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the benefits of altitude training. We find out if this is beneficial to everybody and what is involved in altitude training. We look at what height you would need to train at to see those benefits? Read More · Training Programs