Struggle — training tips

For the first instalment of our winter training series we start with our 2022 Winter Cycling Kit List; our top ten clothing and accessories for winter cycling to keep you warm, dry and safe while out training this winter. 

It wasn’t long ago caffeine appeared on the WADA banned substances list, which says something for its widely acknowledged performance enhancing capabilities.

Thankfully our favourite morning brew is now legal once again. Caffeine is now widely used among professional and amateur athletes in many sports but is most commonly consumed among endurance cyclists world over. 

During winter training in severe weather on dirty roads, it’s important for cyclist to armour the immune system and avoid bugs, viruses and infections.

With Flu season upon us and Covid lingering, read our rituals to ensure you're fighting fit during Struggle training and you emerge from winter with a solid base ahead of the sportive season...

Struggle’s Coach Tom of Downing Cycling is currently assisting a huge range of riders prepare for a Struggle in 2021.

Whether they’re new to cycling or extremely experienced, their training is carefully considered, specifically structured and highly personalised.