Recommendations ranges from A to Z , but which is true? It is nothing new, that season planning should include phases with reduced training load. Whether, when and how much should be reduced, depends on how
It´s the middle of the season, time to take a look at the situation and do the planning and preparation for the remaining months of the cycling season. Regardless of what goal you are pursuing: good planning with the
2020 challenged us all with many new and uncomfortable circumstances. It wasn´t easy to condition the moral and physical shape. It´s very likely that this will continue for the next months. This opens up a time frame:
The year has started, hopefully you have already worked on your foundation in the past weeks or months, if not then it’s about time. Regardless of whether you are a competitive athlete
The season is coming to an end, time to turn around and reflect on how it went. Despite the circumstances, maybe it was possible to deliver results, or was it just a wall you couldn´t
The understanding of ergonomics has developed radically in recent years. Measurements and analyzes, different bike fitting methods and a comprehensive range of accessories offer a variety of solutions. It’s not easy to make the right choice. etape3 offers you
It is your perfect tool when it comes to recording training, but also if improving position, efficiency and aerodynamics are of interest to you. All of these areas needs to be developed, i.e. constant testing and comparison is
Marcel Meisen is the new German champion in road-racing in the elite class/men. As a multiple German cyclo-cross champion, he already has proven his class. The fact that he now also won the title on
Probably all have had some sort of digital DIY training phase, after dealing a couple of months with this challenging situation, caused by the Covid 19 virus. What´s the result of your training so far?
The Motion Tracker System Leomo Type-S enables you to record a variety of movement patterns during cycling training indoors and outdoors and analyze them afterwards on the free Leomo app. The application and data are extensive and it
Test rides done; impressions collected. If you grew up with racing shoes from Italy, one thing you notice immediately when wearing the Lake: Space in the forefoot. However, you also have the feeling of filling up the
Speedplay pedals are a real classic. The pedal was and is a system, which offers the outmost adjustment possibilities. No other system has so many setting options when it comes to cleat adjustment, limitations are limited.
So happy to announce a return to Costa Blanca Area. From my previous racing career, I remember Costa Blanca Area as a perfect destination for training camp. The region is first class choice, not only
One size does not fit all. Well, then take a closer look at Lake Shoes. Born in Evanston Illinois in 1982, Lake quickly became a household name for cycling shoes. Since then, Lake has been resolute in manufacturing
The first tests have been completed and full metabolic profiles have been created – without being in direct contact with the athletes. What you need is a power meter on your bike and a route where
Remote coaching is a part of coaching in cycling. Communication between athlete and coach usually takes place via telephone, video meetings, email and software for monitoring the training. In order to guide the cyclist in his
Training control, training planning and communication between coach and athlete in cycling is no problem through the Internet. But what about executing a reliable performance test to control and adjust training development? When executing a
A bikefitting usually always takes place in a bike fitting studio with appropriate equipment. Since a consultation is currently impossible, etape3 in Flensburg offers cyclists the opportunity to carry out a part of the bike
Is actually nothing new and is part of everyday life in cycling as it comes to the collaboration between athlete and coach. Thanks to modern technology, it is possible and relatively easy to upload your
In this challenging time, we have no choice but to accept the situation as it is. We can choose not to stick our heads in the sand and find alternative training tools and new approaches. Alternative training
What a situation. Nobody expected anything like this and not to this extent. You as an athlete, me as a coach, just everyone has to face a change. How do we deal with it? Time for personal
New season – new bike? Have you ever thought of a bikefitting before you buy a new road bike, cross bike or mountain bike? What purpose, which frame height, stem length and angle and much more –
Can be read in the resting heart rate, but above all in the heart rate variation. However, this cannot be recorded in all modern heart rate monitors. In addition to numerous other functions, the Polar
The common technique for determining your current performance and for training control is to carry out an performance diagnostics. Usually, this test takes place on an ergometer, where the current performance level is determined using a
Because now you got time to take care of the topics, for which there is no time in the summer. A good position on your bicycle which suits your discipline, your athletic level, your age
The season is done and often the bike is left in the corner. But why not using the off-season to wrap-up of the past season and preparing a new season? There are plenty
There are many reasons to go for cross. Your bike skills get an up-grade, which propels you from laterne rouge to tete de la course. If you ever have competed in cycling events or even races, you know
As it comes to develop excellence and top performance in sport, you have to be aware and work as well on your technique skills, especially if the discipline demands technical skills or souplesse. Skill training
Pedal Stroke Intelligence (PSI) by LEOMO can be used to analyze pedaling technique to determine how your DSS Dead Spot Score is affected in relation to resistance, your strength and cadence. Each point on the graph represents
Polar products now available at etape3. Organize your training with eqipment of the pioneer in heartrate measurement. Train for example with the newest products like the Polar Vantage V and Polar Vantage M. etape3 is your partner
Allows to record motion analysis for bikefitting or to capture motion and its efficiency under real-time conditions. The Leomo Type R offers a wide range of functions and lots of data: correctly interpreted it is perfect to
The all-round multisport watch with GPS and pulse measurement on the wrist. A wide range of features such as Polar Precision Prime, Training Load Pro, Running Index Running Program, Swim Metrics, Smart Calories, Training Benefit, Sleep Plus
Training Camp Mallorca
Spring, basic kilometer, first tempo training and then off to the training camp on Mallorca. Without a doubt an experience. The weather is usually better than at home, with sunshine the first tan comes,
As it comes to effectiveness of training, you have to know and be aware about your recovery. Several aspects are important – here is one: Nutrition. As soon your training is finished, your recovery begins. Carbohydrates, to
Not only world champions work with coaches. Top athletes usually have a lot of experience and yet they work with coaches and consultants to keep their head in the game and focus on what they do and
Doping-free sport – clearly a condition when it comes to sports coaching at etape3. As an athlete, you will be supervised by a WADA certified coach who has completed the WADA Coach True Anti Doping
It´s not the size of your goal: the podium at “your competition” or just losing weight. Having goals is good because it lifts your self-confidence (and your performance) when reaching them. In the goal setting process, it
The list of various metrics for training control and training optimization is growing. Each generates different values that need to be correctly tested and interpreted in order to control, monitor
You do sports and want to have fun. When are you having fun or how big is the fun? Achieving goals is fun, great joy, and often has positive side effects in your private and
Depends not only on the content of the training, but also on the preparation and recovery. Instead of taking all time for pure training and perhaps even stressing yourself, you can easily schedule a 15Before/20After. Before
Still time left to improve your position before the season starts. The winter period is perfect to work on a bikefit and – if necessary – on a bodyfit. Depending on what you want to achieve, time is required
The first training block of the early season should be done. Now it’s time to control your current performance, to get you to the next block with updated training zones. The so-called monitoring is essential if you want
In training, stimuli are set, in recovery, the body adapts to stimuli. Unfortunately, this topic is still given too little attention, although it is an essential part of the development and thus of the success of the athletes training.
Part of the season is over, time for a résumé and / or a recovery period before the next season can be tackled. How was your season so far – achieved your goals and were fully on schedule? Every
Pro Bikegear and a proper bikefit powers your performance. Excellent bike equipment, tested, approved and used by several pro teams – now available at etape3. Find the saddle that matches your anatomy, choose between different bars in shape and
The fast-formula is a sports nutrition and exercise optimized concept, which is divided into 3 areas to increase the athlete’s performance and increase general wellbeing. The nutrition expert dr. Feil of the company Ultra Sports, has created a simple
Clincher or tubular handmade in Italy.
The season is already started, time to explore excellent tires! At etape3 you will find a selection of the best tires from Challenge, handmade in Italy. You get clincher as
Sometimes you have to leave your comfortzone. What does it take, what does it mean?
It can start with making a decision – to leave your comfortzone, when you have to, when you want to get ahead. Small
Good to have some facts, when you want to get ahead with your training.
What facts? For example your current level of fitness, its related training zones and your development.
How to get this
Still winter season means still time to work on improvement before the season get kicked off. Effective cycling and power output depends on several aspects. Finding the right position on a bike to ensure good aerodynamic, effective power
Goals – essential to set, if you want to achieve your dream. To maintain your motivation, you should consider to work with process goals and outcome goals. Process goals are small goals along the road
The cycling season has started. Time to earn fitness on the cycle and improve your core strength in the gym and on the yoga mat, preferable with an individual plan, designed to meet your possibilities and
A Performance Analysis indicates your performance level and is an essential tool and guideline to control your training and lead you to success. Training zones get calculated by measuring lactate, watt and heartrate during a performance
Competence as it comes to sports nutrition for the athlete: Ultra Sports – „Made in Germany“ by Dr. Feil and his Scientific team. A complete range of high quality products for base, performance, recovery and protection
The very reliable system bikefitting is the effective way to do a correct bike fitting. A 10 point measurement of anthropometric data delivers key data for the laser XY-positioning tool, which ensures a very precis adjustment of
Biomechanical and anthropometric data for bike fitting, performance analysis as guideline for training, event preparation and much more for the cycling enthusiast. Visit etape3 for a non-binding talk plus coffee and get information about