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Lena Ashworth

Lena Ashworth writes the century and double-century training plans, building each one around pacing notes she keeps from her own long weekend rides.

How to Recover After a Century Ride: 24-Hour Plan (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Lena Ashworth
how to recover after a century ride

A century is a big day on the bike, and the hour after you roll off matters as much as the last climb. To … Read more

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Hoods vs Drops Hand Positions Explained (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Lena Ashworth
hoods vs drops hand positions explained

The hoods are the padded tops of your brake levers, where your palms rest while you sit fairly upright. The drops are the curved … Read more

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How to Relax on the Bike for Comfort on Century Rides (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Lena Ashworth
how to relax on the bike for comfort

Riding relaxed means carrying your weight through the three contact points — saddle, bars and pedals — instead of holding yourself up with your … Read more

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Yoga for Cyclists Explained: Poses, Benefits (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Lena Ashworth
yoga for cyclists explained

Yoga for cyclists is a targeted mobility practice that counteracts the posture of riding: it lengthens the hip flexors, hamstrings and calves that hours … Read more

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