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RCUK’s ten best articles of 2014

A recap of our favourite articles from the past 12 months

Six things you need to know about…base training

The racer will routinely seek out the hardest climbs in the area (Pic: Steve Johnson via Flickr Creative Commons)
Make sure both you and your bike are prepared for the trip to the Alps
The serenity of a solo ride can be disrupted if you find another cyclist lurking on your wheel

Six things you need to know about…base training

Base miles are the cornerstones of any training plan, but how much do you really know about them and how can you use them to good effect?

James Spragg is a professional coach with Dig Deep Coaching, and has been sharing his top training tips in his coaching column on RCUK.

Check out his six essentials about base training here, and catch up on the full series of articles – covering everything from lactate threshold to training zones.

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