It wasn’t that long ago that Charlie Tanfield was known only to his friends, family and the Vitfor coaching team. Now that Charlie is a Commonwealth Gold Individual Pursuit medallist, he’s the talk of the town! Before joining the pre-ranks, Charlie and his brother Harry were trained by Vitfor Performance Director, Craig Stevenson, for over … Continue reading No-chopper Charlie
Talent needs trauma
'Talent needs trauma' is the intimidating mantra of Clive Kennedy-Burn, two time Ironman 70.3 European and World age group champion. Here he shares the story of his first big win.
From beginner to national champion
Amy Souter, was crowned British Cycling XCM National Champion in 2017 having only taken up the sport some 4 years earlier. Here she shares the story of her road to success.
A quick guide to training adaptation
Training works by triggering the body into a response or adaptation. Here, we look at the basics of training adaptation and the importance of training zones in your program.
Not all bike fits are equal
Choosing a professional bike fit isn't just about improving performance; it could also be the key to reducing injury. Here's what to look for from your bike fit.
Quick guide to training zones
'Zones' are commonly used in cycling and running training as a way of measuring the intensity you should be training at. Read here to find out more about training zones and how you can measure yours.
Tapering: what it is and why you should be doing it
Just like your training, your rest time or 'tapering' before a big event is a must if you're going to get the best from your performance. Here's what you should be considering when it comes to tapering.
Effective stretches for runners
Stretching after your training run is vital if you want to maintain strong, flexible muscles and joints. Here are our top tips for easy, post-run stretching exercises.
Riding ‘The Struggle’ & other hill sportives
The hill climb sportive is a favourite challenge amongst serious cyclists. If you want to smash it on your next ride, steady state training won't cut it. Here's what you need to do to make sure you're ready for altitude!
Team Vitfor OTE looking bigger & better for 2019.
Team Vitfor OTE train and compete #ForTheWin. Here's a look back at what they were hoping to achieve in 2019.