23rd October, 20159th November, 2015 Ben Norbury2 Comments

10 Nutrition Habits to Achieve Hill Climb Weight

For my own reference I am listing here the principles of my nutrition to achieve my hill climb weight this season and in preparation for the forthcoming National Hill Climb Championship. Climbing hills is as much about weight as it is about power. Remember fat does not push the pedals you will not go slower…

22nd October, 201523rd October, 2015 Ben Norbury1 Comment

Roller racing

Tonight was the first installment of the interclub roller racing face off between Congleton CC and Leek CC. Held at the Den Engel bar and restaurant in Leek. I decided against riding tonight. It didn’t seem worth it so close to Sunday’s race. Although I still brought my bike along just in case I could…

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22nd October, 201527th October, 2015 Ben Norbury1 Comment

National HC preparation reflection

It’s been a difficult year. With tough times on and off the bike. My injuries haven’t fully abated, but just enough for me to put some solid weeks training leading up to this weekend. Outside of racing my training has been mostly soft pedalling and looking down at my legs trying to figure out what…

21st October, 201531st October, 2015 Ben Norbury2 Comments

Beeley Moor Hill Climb

Of all the hill climbs planned this year Beeley Moor was the one I had given the least thought to. I needed a race to fill the gap to the national on the 25th. I think it is important to race as much as possible before big events, it seems to keep me sharp mentally…

21st October, 201523rd October, 2015 Ben NorburyLeave a comment

Mow Cop Hill Climb 2015

Of all the hill climbs the Lyme RC Mow Cop hill climb is the firmest fixture in my race calendar. It’s not because I usually go well, in fact the contrary is true. I always seem to have my worst result here. It’s because of it’s locality to me being only down the road and…