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11/06/2026

Your training plan is missing a key variable. 🔬

Watts. HRV. TSS. Macros. Sleep scores. 1RM. Breath Rate etc.

We track everything, and that rigour does matter. But there’s one metric that doesn’t show up in your training diary or on your headunit, and it might be the most important one of all.

How much do you actually enjoy this?

Chronic stresses without both physiological and psychological recovery is a fast track to burnout, suppressed motivation, and worse performance. The science on this is clear, mental fatigue directly impairs physical output.

So yes; do the structured blocks, nail the nutrition, hit the gym, but also?

Ride with your mates, find a new road, chase a KOM for no reason other than the thrill of it, sit outside a café with a coffee and forget about your power numbers for an hour.

That’s not slacking, that’s training the variable most athletes neglect.

Your long-term performance isn’t just built in the intervals, it’s built in the moments that remind you why you started. 🚴

08/06/2026

Racing roundup 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
treyon had a great weekend of racing with 2nd in the time trial on Friday, followed by winning the gravel race and then following that up with another win on the Sunday in the road race!
launy was also racing and in his category won the Time Trial and the Gravel race

More silverware for as he won the Mackie Tankard trophy winning his 25 mile TT on Wednesday

There was also a midweek TT win for in wet and windy conditions

was a great 5th at the second round of the SSSCCRRL race
miller.3 had another solid top 10 at his E123 crit during the week

had a strong outing at the Ilton Nat B crit, taking the bunch sprint for 5th overall

01/06/2026

Racing roundup 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

had a solid midweek ride at the Solihull Crits with 9th place

took the win at the Shield Hilly TT, taking home the winning honours and a fancy shield 🛡️

was a strong 4th in his first road race in the US this year

was 4th at the Plouay Open elite race on Sunday in a strong field

finished the Vuelta Navarra, a brutal 4-day stage race covering the Basque mountains, putting in some strong performances across the race

was racing the divisional champs this weekend, and in the West Mids champs she was a very close 2nd 💪

Over in Europe, got round an incredibly grippy in a race absolutely savaged by crosswinds

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26/05/2026

Racing roundup 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ very hot edition! 🔥

took the win at the 2-up Midweek TT. He then set a 2:33 PB over 50 miles for a 1:50:48 💪

was back racing again with 2nd at the Lea Valley 2/3/4 Crit
ascroft had his best Nat B result of 11th at the BUCS RR

was an impressive 14th at the Tour de Limousin racing in an average temperature of 39deg C! Heat Training block clearly working well there!

Also racing in the high heat was with a very strong 9th at Clasica last Tioja Memorial Arturo Gravalos

was also experiencing the heat but this time in Belgium for the Vermac 2-day where she managed a top-20 on stage one and 19th overall GC

21/05/2026

❌ Why “No Pain, No Gain” will hold you back

If you’re finishing every single session feeling completely wrecked, that’s not a badge of honour, it’s a red flag.

Constantly pushing at maximum intensity means you’re accumulating chronic training stress without giving your body the chance to recovery and adapt.

Over time, this leads to dysfunctional overreaching or overtraining: persistent fatigue, stalled progress, disrupted sleep, and a body that starts to work against you rather than for you.

Here’s the truth: adaptation doesn’t happen during the hard session. It happens in the recovery that follows.

Smart training is a balance:

✅ Structured stress and rest: hard days and easier days combined to optimise adaptations
✅ Proper fuelling: your body needs enough, and the right, energy to perform and repair. Carbs, protein, and fats
✅ Hydration: dehydrated sessions amplify fatigue; better hydration is achieved with carbs and salt mixed in water
✅ Quality sleep: where the biggest recovery gains are made, and well worth focussing on

Not every ride should hurt. Rest days, easier Zone 2 sessions, and recovery rides aren’t wasted; they’re part of the plan. The athletes who can train consistently over years are the ones who respect this balance.

Do you want to ride faster, feel stronger, and enjoy the process? Stop glorifying suffering and start training with intention.

📩 Drop us a comment or message if you want to find out what a structured, balanced training plan looks like for you.

18/05/2026

Racing roundup 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
miller.3 has a brilliant midweek evening taking 3rd in his 3/4 crit and 10th in the E123

was a strong 10th at Banbury Star race just behind the break of 6. Taking on the brutal Edge Hill with a 10% average grade every lap!

had a solid 6th place at the HHV crit on Friday, balancing racing and exams very nicely

Coach finished 14th at 19-34 UCI race

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14/05/2026

Performance isn’t luck; it’s science, structure, and the right coach behind you.

At ATP Performance, we coach riders to become the best version of themselves. Our coached riders have delivered dozens of wins, countless PBs, and breakthrough performances across road, criteriums, gravel, track, and time trial events.

Behind every plan, every session, every message, is a team of professionally qualified coaches and sports scientists who have raced at the sharp end themselves. They know the difference between training data and race-day reality, and they use both to build you a programme that works for you.

Using advanced data analysis, bespoke power profiling, and up-to-date sports science, we create individualised coaching plans built around the moments that matter in racing: staying with the front group over a climb, finding another gear in a race-winning sprint, or chasing that next TT personal best.

Off the bike, targeted strength and conditioning work builds the resilience and raw power that cycling sessions alone can’t deliver, so when it counts, you’re ready.

Train smarter. Race faster. Win more.

•⁠ ⁠Professionally qualified, race-experienced coaches - not just algorithms
•⁠ ⁠Proven race results at every level
•⁠ ⁠Science-based, data-driven, individual-focussed coaching
•⁠ ⁠Structured feedback and accountability
•⁠ ⁠Integrated nutrition, S&C, and recovery strategies

Ready to see what you’re capable of?

Start your coaching journey today at atpperformance.uk

11/05/2026

Racing roundup 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

was in action during the week taking 6th at Crystal Palace crits

took the win at E12 Preston Park crit, his first E12 win and also his first since his T1D diagnosis. Showing impressive resilience to overcome these obstacles as we’ve adapted the training and nutrition around this big change

was 6th at the Herne Hill Velo crit in the women’s race, fitting that in nicely between exams

put in a strong ride to achieve a great 13th at the Lincoln GP in a large competitive field

was racing the GP Morbihan UCI 1.1 where an unfortunate crash took her out of contention on stage 1, finishing just behind the lead group on stage 2

was racing the Boucles Charente Maritime stage race. Stage 1 was a tough one, but then a strong stage 2 followed nearly bridging across to the lead break but finishing in the bunch, while stage 3 was a case of recovering from or avoiding crashes, but a solid lead bunch finish followed

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08/05/2026

Higher carbohydrate intake has played a major role in the increase in race speeds at both professional and amateur level. Nutrition brands now promote 1:0.8 glucose:fructose products that allow athletes to consume 120g/hr and beyond. At the pro level, some riders reportedly push close to 200g/hr during the hardest stages. But just because the pros do it does not mean everyone needs to.

Professional riders work at far higher power outputs and therefore use far more energy. Tadej Pogačar has mentioned his Zone 2 power is around 340W. Assuming this is below LT1 and around 50% carbohydrate usage, that equates to roughly 153g of carbs per hour.

Compare that to an amateur riding at 170W in Zone 2. They may only use around 76g/hr. Exact numbers vary between individuals, but it highlights the huge difference in energy demand.

We also store around 300 to 400g of muscle glycogen, which helps fuel training. Unless you are training multiple hours every day, racing frequently, or doing large volumes of intensity, you likely do not need the same carbohydrate intake as pros riding 25+ hours a week or racing Grand Tours.

Nutrition should be tailored to your own workload and recovery needs. Eat enough to fuel the work and recover properly, rather than simply copying professional riders.

The same applies to carbohydrate ratios. The body is generally limited to around 60g/hr of glucose absorption, which is why fructose is added for higher intakes. If you only need 60g/hr, predominantly glucose is fine. Around 90g/hr usually suits a 2:1 glucose:fructose mix, while 1:0.8 is mainly useful for very high intakes beyond that.

Fuel for the work required, not just what the pros are doing.

05/05/2026

Racing roundup 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

was a great 6th on stage 1 of the Tour des Mauges. Followed up with 2nd in the TTT and 7th on Stage 3 for an overall 2nd GC and young rider winner!

Over at the Marches-3-Day, on stage 1 .ascroft spent a day in the break while was 4th overall in the sprint to the line behind the break

In the TT .mannings was 4th shooting him up the GC

Then in the final road stage, Luke spent the day in the break and managed 12th on the stage up the summit finish. This put him 6th GC overall. Pat and spent the day controlling the pace for Schills and their yellow jersey, claiming the overall GC wins

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