Friday, September 21, 2012

Claim your cycling experience of a lifetime



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Friday 14 September 2012

In This Issue

The Experience of a Lifetime!
Price changes
The Alpine Challenge 2012
Wattbike at the Tour of Britain
Winter Wattbike hire
British Cycling
Triathlon England
Favourites from the blog
A League of Their Own competition
Power Cycling course
Wattbike Advanced Technical Course
New Brochures


The Experience of a Lifetime!

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During September, the Wattbike team will be out on the road demonstrating the bike at The Cycle Show at the NEC and at the London Triathlon at Excel. If you purchase a Wattbike at either of the shows you will also receive a day at the Wattbike Sport Science Lab with either Pro Cyclist Dean Downing or Pro Triathlete Non Stanford. Money cannot buy this opportunity! 
Wattbike will once again be offering 15 minute pedal stroke analysis Book your pedal technique analysis here

Price changes


As valued Wattbike subscribers, we want to make sure you are aware of any changes we make to the product.
From October 1st the price of a Wattbike Pro and Trainer will increase to £2250 inc VAT. 
A Wattbike Freeride will increase to £1695 inc VAT.
Wattbike hire will also increase to £89 per month for a reconditioned bike and £99 per month for a new bike. 
Don't delay, contact the team on 0115 945 5450 or visit the website to purchase or hire your bike at the current price before October 1st. 

The Alpine Challenge 2012

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This month Wattbike sent a team of 10 to the HotChillee Alpine Challenge. Based in stunning surroundings on the shores of Lake Annecy, the Alpine Challenge puts riders to the test by racing up nine Alpine Cols in 3 days.
200 riders amassed on the start line flanked by motorbike outriders, mechanic trucks and lead cars more akin to the Tour de France than an amateur event. Read the full blog to see how we got on. Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Hot Chillee also manage the London to Paris and Cape Rouleur events. We hope to see you there!  

Wattbike at the Tour of Britain

Wattbike have teamed up with SKoda at the
Wattbike have teamed up with Skoda at this years Tour of Britain to run an average power competition. Wattbike could be found at the top of the climb at Shap and others throughout the tour to give spectators the chance to test themselves on a Wattbike. 
Read more on the blog

Winter Wattbike hire

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This winter, it's time to change your training. Normally, winter training means long hours in the garage, the shed or even the lounge with your pride and joy attached to turbo trainer...but no longer!  
You can hire a Wattbike for as little as £60 per month and make some real gains during the bad weather. Find out more here.
The price will increase to £89 per month for a reconditioned bike and £99 per month for a new bike on October 1st so order now to secure the current rate. We only have a limited supply of bikes available for hire so don't delay. Call the team on 0115 945 5450. 

British Cycling

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British Cycling has just launched a brand new membership benefit, with members now being able to get 3 issues for £3 for the brand new cycling magazine, Cyclist. The print version will retail at £5, so this offer saves members £12.
Cyclist is for passionate road cyclists, who simply love cycling and love bikes. Knowledgeable writers and some of the best photographers bring you sharp insight and stunning imagery.
Find out more about this offer here

Triathlon England

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The Triathlon England - National Club Championships took place last weekend in the beautiful Emberton Country Park with Team Milton Keynes crowned worthy winners. Clubs raced for a podium finish using a team tactic based on age-group positions for points, resulting in an event fit for every level.
For more details or to see what is planned for the 2013 Triathlon England - National Championships series, click here

Favourites from the blog


This summer has seen a fantastic celebration of sport in London with the worlds best coming to compete. Read our Olympic Roundup and find out which Champions train on Wattbikes. 
Up and coming superstar Jacob Kelly shows us how to pedal! Young cyclist around the world are now training on a Wattbike to improve their technique as well as their fitness. Check out Jacob's progress and his awesome Polar View. How does yours compete? 

Wattbike Shorts


A League of Their Own competition

We have a pair of tickets to watch the filming of the Sky1 sports quiz show A League of Their Own on 25th September in Watford. To be in with a chance of winning these tickets you need to send us a picture of you on your Wattbike to info@wattbike.com with ALOTO comp in the subject bar. Closing date is Friday 21st September at 5pm. 

Power Cycling course

The next Power Cycling Instructor course will be held on 30th November. Power Cycling is REPS accredited and will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead the innovative Power Cycling classes that are revolutionising the world of indoor cycling. 

Wattbike Advanced Technical Course

If you are looking to find out more about the Wattbike, use the software more effectively, learn about testing and training then sign up for the Wattbike Advanced Technical Workshop. Read the full course details here.
Upcoming Courses: 10th October
                                14th November
The October course is currently fully booked but contact the team on 0115 945 5450 to add your name to the waiting list for a cancellation place.
 

New Brochures

If you are considering purchasing a Wattbike, check out the new 2012 brochures for both home and commercial use. 
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Becoming fit by exercising less

Biking and health

From the future of health by Abet James, "The Fat Burning Man"

Is exercising more the answer?  Not necessarily.

Taking cue from the Greeks, moderation is the key.  Anything that is taken in large doses or large quantities has a point of diminishing returns.  In the graph of Abet, he showed that little dose has little or effect;  but maximum dose results in death.

There is the sweet spot where there is a trade off between length of exercise and stress level.

And how is this possible:  by having short intense exercise and lifting weights.

He showed the picture  as a result of a.   exercising longer distance and b.   short distances but with sprinting.

 The future of health on having short intense exercises.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Great places to practice hill climbing - new one at Green Ridge

Biking and health

There are all ready 3 places where one can practice hill climbing:    Concrete Aggregates, San Carlos Heights, and Botong Francisco.

Add another one:   Green Ridge.  I hope the guard will let us through.

The return ride from Stratford is challenging.  I had to stand up.



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I biked to/via Antipolo today September 9, 2010

Biking and health

For the first time, I biked again to Morong via Antipolo.  I overtook many bikers;  I left behind a biker from Taguig C5 at Marymount Seminary and several others. Only a couple who were ascending Antipolo at 53x 19 left me behind.

I stopped awhile at Antipolo church and heard the gospel on Epheta. (open up)

And then biked down to Teresa and Morong.  The 30 minute ride from Morong to Teresa took only l5 minutes descending.

I arrived at Maybancal at about 8:15 (Simples Lugawan) and was full of bikers from Taytay.

The Recyclists who were there:   Joel, Amigo, Tito, Tommy, Papa Rick, Edgar, Master, Ben, and June Francisco (it was his first time to bike again in so many months and he said gained  9 lbs)

It is nice to see you again guys

I was home by 9:15 am.