RIDE with Coach Parry

On today's episode of RIDE with Coach Parry, Coach Devlin and I catch up with fellow South African Jameel Haffejee to answer all of his questions. We chat about Jameel's cycling background, how he got into the sport, and how long he's been cycling for. Devlin advises Jameel on how to achieve his goals, how to approach training for his upcoming race, as well as how to plan his race day strategy and pacing. Read more

We're back with an episode of RIDE with Coach Parry after having a little hiatus and we've changed up the format of these podcasts so stay tuned! Today we're heading to New Zealand to welcome Ralph Schubach onto the podcast to chat with our resident cycling coach Devlin Eyden. We discuss Ralph's cycling background, what he's training for and how we can help him. Read more

We are often spoiled for choice with races in South Africa, but how much racing is too much? Devlin gives some great insight and advice on how to structure your races into your training plan.  If you're looking for some guidance with your training, check out the CoachParry Online Training Club, where you can access over 60 of our training programs as well as to Devlin and all our other coaches as well in our member's only forum. Read More

Today on RIDE with CoachParry, we answer a great question from one of members in the CoachParry Online Training Club who has a stage race in 8 months time (Cape Pioneer). She wanted to know what she should be doing now in order to be fully fit and ready for the start line in 8 months time. Devlin gives some info on what would be ideal for training now and how to stay motivated for the next 8 months, so that you're ready to smash your next PB in 8 months time! If you're looking for some cycling coaching for your next race, be sure to check out the CoachParry Online Training Club, where you get access to all our cycling programs as well as all our coaches on a members only forum. Read More

Did your training fall by the wayside over the festive season? Devlin and Brad discuss the best way for you to get back into training, where to pick up on your training program and how best to find the motivation to get back on the wagon.  If you're looking for some guidance with your cycling training, have a look at the CoachParry Online Training Platform. Here you get access to our entire library of programs as well as members only access to chat to all our coaches on the forums. CLICK HERE for more information  Read More

Is the holiday season a good time to pick up the volume of training? Or should it be meant as a time for rejuvenation and rest? On today's episode of RIDE with CoachParry, Devlin gives us what is ideal for your holiday training schedule.  Read More

When you're looking for a cycling coach, do you know what to look for to get the best coach to suit you? Qualifications? Experience? Status? Devlin and Brad discuss things to look out for or to investigate when choosing the right coach for you.  Read More

FTP or Functional Threshold Power is quite the buzz word, especially around most cycling circles. But what does it mean? What is the use of doing a FTP test? When is the best time to do the test? Will it be specific to my event as a cyclist or triathlete? Coach Devlin gives all these answers and how the results are best utilized in today's episode of RIDE with CoachParry Read More

Today's question on RIDE with CoachParry comes from one of our members in the CoachParry Training Platform - asking what is the purpose of doing LSD (long, slow, distance) ride? Coach Devlin gives insights into why these types of sessions are so important and why we should not be skipping them. Devlin and Brad chat about what is the right intensity to do these rides at and why it is so easy to slip out of the right intensity.  Read More

The 2018 Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge has switched the route around this year. Our cycling coach Devlin and Brad discuss the changes to the route and what you can expect on race day and how to change up your pacing on the day. Coach Devlin also offers some race week tips leading up to the big day.  Read More

What nutrition should we be taking in on the bike? On today's episode of RIDE with CoachParry, Coach Devlin gives us the low-down on supplements and what we should be taking in while on the road and if you're training indoors Read More

Today's question on RIDE with CoachParry comes from our athletes in our member's forum - When training for a multi-day stage race; are the three clubs rides per week sufficient to get you prepared for these types of events? Coach Devlin and Brad discuss whether these are enough or if cyclists should be doing something different in their programs to maximise their preparations. Coach Devlin explains the benefit of structuring your programs to suit your race. Read More

Today on RIDE with Coach Parry, coach Devlin Eyden and Brad Brown talk about dealing with numbness and shoulder & back pain that comes with riding a bike... Join Coach Parry

What is the key to riding your best or fastest Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge? As race day approaches, our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden, reveals 4 things you can do between now and Cycle Challenge Sunday that will take 30 minutes off your time. Read More · Get your FREE Telkom 947 Training Program now

On this edition of RIDE, coach Devlin Eyden and Brad Brown talk about some of the things you can do (and avoid) to ensure that you have a safe, incident free Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge. Read More · Get your free Telkom 947 training program

How tough is the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge? What goes into training for it? Can I do it? The short answer is yes, you can! Our Cycling Coach Devlin Eyden caught up with Brad Brown to chat about some practical things the absolute novice can do between now and Cycle Challenge Sunday to ensure that you not only get to the start line, but also finish the race. Grab your training program here · Read More

What is the key to riding a faster 947 Cycle Challenge Sunday? As race day approaches, our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden, reveals 4 things you can do between now and Cycle Challenge Sunday that will take 3o minutes off your time. Training Programs · Read More

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look at where you would start if you need to get your child from a stability bike onto a pedal bike. We get some valuable advice from our cycling expert Devlin Eyden, who chats about the size of the bike you choose for them. He shares with us the huge benefits starting them on the bike as soon as possible, to get their balance right, it gets their hand/eye coordination right, gets them concentrating on pedaling which are all benefiting your child. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we ask our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the differences in road wheels on your bike and find out if there is really a benefit in the performance you get from these more technically advanced wheels. If technology is your thing then this podcast is for you. Devlin talks us through cycling performance to cross winds and everything in between in terms of the road wheels we select for our bike. Read More · Training Programs

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we catch up on all the latest when it comes to those coffee stops whilst out training. We ask our cycling coach Devlin Eyden what can be expected when consuming some of the treats on offer when we stop for that coffee drink and how it would potentially affect the training cycle. He tells us what is okay to go with and what we should be avoiding to allow us to complete that ride. Definitely something you should listen to if you are making the regular coffee stop on your bike training. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look at the difference between a Fixie and a Single Speed bike. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden explains all the technical stuff to us and chats about the benefits of training with one of these bikes. We find out here whether this would be a good tool for training and if there is any benefit to strength training. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about weight - bike weight and rider weight - and find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden how much of a difference weight really makes in our cycling performance. He points out the difference between big, heavy, muscular individuals and individuals that are carrying a little bit of excess body fat and shares with us what makes a more efficient cyclist. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about getting back into cycling training when you have had a lay off period. We find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden, how long one can go without training before it becomes detrimental to your muscles and capacity to resume cycle training. We find out about total loss of fitness and how rapidly you lose error of incapacity where your muscle strength will decline. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the practicality and safety of using a car as a training mechanism and what benefit can this have to the cyclist? Would it benefit everyone or just guys at the top end of the sport? Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about electric bikes that are taking South Africa by storm. We find out if this is the way of the future in terms of our cycling training and racing? Can it benefit the athlete in any way? Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden gives us some perspective on this issue. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we have our cycling coach Devlin Eyden giving us direction and tips on where we should be in our training. Coming out of winter with not much training having taken place and only 12 weeks to go, we see what we should be focusing on now to get ready for the Telkom 94.7 Cycle Challenge. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we intensely look at how to strengthen yourself on the bike and improve your performance. We chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about Pilates and what it does for the body and the benefits we gain in our cycling by building our core strength. Read More · Training Programs

On today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about mechanical issues on your bike. We find out here what the best way is to improve our mechanical skills and how to come unstuck if something goes wrong during a cycle training ride or in a race. Read More · Training Programs

Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we find out everything we need to know about our caffeine intake. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden shares all the benefits of taking in caffeine whilst on our cycle training ride and reveals how this will affect our cycling performance. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to Devlin Eyden, our cycling coach and find out how critical the weight of your bike is in your performance. We find out how big a role the weight of the bike and the weight of the rider together is going to have. He warns us against the cost outweighing the actual weight of the bike. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look into drafting when out on our cycle training or racing. We chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden and find out from him how much energy one really saves by sitting on someones wheel. He goes on to warn about the safety around this and gives us some tips on etiquette if we are going to be drafting. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the meaning of 'bonking' on our training cycle rides or during a race. He gives us an indepth explanation and tells what the best method is to deal with this. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we ask our cycling coach Devlin Eyden for some technical advice on how to handle those descents in our cycling training. He tells us what to do and how to do it, what to check out for and what we shouldn't be doing. He places emphases on riding within your abilities and on this podcast we will understand why this is key when it comes to improving our cycling technical skills. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden about stretching particularly for a bicycle rider. He gives us some flexible advice on whether we should be doing it or not and how much is enough. We find out here if it is more beneficial to stretch before cycling or after and what it can do for our bodies. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we take a look at technology in terms of you and your camera that goes along for the ride. While it's great being able to capture all those special moments and scenes, our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden goes into depth on the safety of operating these little things whilst riding. We look at all the safety aspects and chat about the considerations to be given to other riders on the course and what you should be looking out for. Read More · Training Programs

Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we chat about your nutrition on the bike and find out how often we should be taking in gels to sustain our energy levels. Our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden tells us how to use those gels or energy drinks to help get the most benefit on your cycling training rides and in your race. Reaad More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we catch up with cycling coach Devlin Eyden and chat about cycle nutrition. We find out what the impact will be if we ride only with water and take solids away. Devlin gives us some valuable advise on this subject. Read More · Training Programs

On this editionn of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look into the difference between cross country cycling and multi-stage or ultra marathon type of riding. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden, explains how one should approach the different types of rides and why it is important to stick to one or the other. Read More · Training Programs

Today, on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about the quality of riders in the Tour de France. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden touches on things like your VO2 capacity, the actual conditioning going on, holding back on energy reserves and your fuelling. If you have your eyes set on the likes of the bigger cycling events then this podcast is for you. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the benefits of altitude training. We find out if this is beneficial to everybody and what is involved in altitude training. We look at what height you would need to train at to see those benefits? Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we take an in-depth look at muscle memory and our cycling coach Devlin Eyden goes through all the ins and outs of how muscle memory works. He explains technical skills, gross motor skills as well as learning and retention of motor skills. Read More · Training Programs

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about what Enduro racing is all about and the hype currently surrounding it. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden tells us how this new racing craze can be used. He touches on training needs and what you should not be doing with enduro racing Read More · Training Programs