Is there ever a right time?

To develop and excel as a cyclist it takes time. Early on we often see rapid changes in a rider’s performance, and then as the months and years pass the physiological changes continue, but often at a slower rate, especially in highly trained athletes.

It can take up to 10 years for a rider to develop fully, in the first 5 years we see predominantly physical development and the later 5 years cognitive development, so it’s never too late or too early to start.

The 2024 season in the northern hemisphere is now underway so the opportunity to be at your best for an event this summer are more limited, but with the correct plan, with the appropriate amount of loading and recovery, designed around your specific events requirements, improvements can be made.

If you have never been coached before or followed a plan tailored for you and your event needs, then there is no better time to start. With continuity of training time, support from your coach, you will get so much more from your training and events.

Age is just a number, no one can slow me down

Veteran Time Trial Association (VTTA) National 10 mile Championships

For those of us who are also fighting off mother nature as we grow old and strive to go faster then on the 17th September I am hosting the Veteran Time Trial Association (VTTA) National 10 mile Championships on my local K48/10 course. Here you will get to race alongside some of the fastest women and men in the country who refuse to grow old and slow down.

I have set the entry field to 150 riders to ensure that there are places available for everyone of any age, and not just VTTA members. So if you fancy riding here is the entry LINK (riders must pre-enter this event and the closing date is midnight on the 5th Sept).

If you do not fancy riding but would like to come along and support me hosting the event and see up close just how fast some people can go, then please get in touch via ascoaching@outlook.com as all support would be gratefully appreciated.

Veteran Time Trial Association (VTTA)

For anyone who is not familiar with the VTTA it was set up to allow cyclists from the age of 40, of either gender, to race on an equal basis using an Age Adjusted Time (handicap system). As we age we can not hope to match the times produced by many of the younger riders but the VTTA moto “Competitive Cycling For Life” and the use of Age Adjusted Times provides us all with the opportunity to enjoy racing against the clock, with no age limitations.

I hope you have a fabulous end to your 2023 season and you are able to join me on the 17th September for what will be a spectacle of speed and agility regardless of age

Working together you will go faster

Alastair Semple Coaching

Legato Race Team go Aero

Had a great day in Silverstone Windtunnel this weekend with team mates from Legato Racing Team perfecting our racing position ahead of the 2023 TT season.

We had the opportunity to test different skinsuits, helmets, bottles and wheels all under the watchful eye of Lee from Velo Atelier and Silverstone Sports Engineering technician.

Some gains made by all Legato RT riders and now 10 weeks of solid structured training in our new race positions, under the watchful eye of our coach, to optimise our performances out on the road.