Training plan for the Amateur. Read more

Plan treningowy dla Amatora

The beginnings are not easy. Whether it’s school, work or sports.One big unknown.After back to sport, after a few years of break from competitive cycling, I didn’t know how to deal with training plan. Not that I wasn’t sure what to do. I had no idea what to do! Now, when everything seems so obvious …


“Energy dirnks”, is that harmful? Read more

What flies but has no wings must fall someday.Nothing in nature is lost, surplus energy must be given back.This is the case with all types of drugs. It’s fun, only to be bad later. I know energy drinnks from many sides. From sports and beyond. Are they harmful?I think that tests are best done with …


Running training and building general form. Read more

Is it possible to develop also in terms of cycling by doing running training? What is the difference between running and cycling training, in terms of the development of efficiency, endurance, strength or speed? For some time, JacaCoach athlets have been able to do one running training per week. Yes, in addition to a training …

Groups of bicycle computers and their usefulness in training. Read more

Considering the functions of cycling computers / computers, they can be divided into 4 groups. This division is based on their usefulness during cycling training, supporting the development of the competitor and a future-oriented view when it comes to equipment modifications (investment in power metter, etc.). 1. Basic counter with speed, time and distance measurement.Each …


Any sense of half an hour training? Read more

Everyone started at some point and either took on “too much” or just started with a “half-hour” workout. Unfortunately, few people remember their beginnings. Yes. “The ox doesn’t remember what a calf he was.” This is probably one of the truest truths I know. This article could really end there. What is worth to consider?


Too old for the sport? Read more

“Coach, am I too old to train.” “Coach, I would like to become a professional. I want to get into the cycling club. I’m 20 years old.” “I don’t know if I’m being ridiculous by getting to you. I want to become a cyclist.” These are exemplary, such quite extreme and bold questions of athlets …


Goal so indywidual Read more

Goal is a very individual issue and as a coach I have to be very careful not to impose my own goals on my athlets.It’s often said that a good athlete* doesn’t have to be, or rarely is, a good coach.Yes, I think it’s fair to assume that a great athlete* will try to produce …

Why do we need strength, speed and endurance training? Read more

We do it, but why and how does it work? We can break this down into two cases. Athletic, healthy one. Through a variety of training, we develop and strengthen our circulatory, respiratory and muscular systems. Workouts are not boring. We also train our motor skills. We have a goal, we improve our achievements and …

Who is pretending to be like? Professional’s Amateur or Amateur’s Professional? Read more

Some time ago, my former coach, from 20 years ago, looking at my bike, was tempted to comment: “Pro”.I felt offended.How can anyone suggest I’m trying to be a pro?I work, I bought my dream bike, my dream cycling clothes, helmet, glasses, I have time to ride, train and race. Why bring the pros into …


The cyclist fears the most Read more

They say cyclists are tough guys. Blood, sweat and tears. Blood, such a daily companion of a cyclist. Sometimes you either sleep with bandages on, or you let your wounds heal faster and you stick to the sheet with fresh wounds all night because the next race is waiting and your form cannot suffer. Sweat. …