For many women that start coaching with us they identify early on that one of their goals is to cycle consistency. Not only to maintain and build the strength that they have, but to also give us that regular time and enjoyment on the bike, from time with ourselves and also having the confidence to keep up with groups. On a physical level why is consistent and regular training important? When we train for some time, our body starts to adapt and grows stronger as it gets used t

Why is it good to set ourself goals. Mark Lewis writes in his book "The Biology of Desire" that without goals we just become addicts and can create unhealthy habits to seek strong feelings of pleasure that ultimately do not give us what we really desire. At the end of the day we are habitual beings and without the focus of goals to work towards we can be led to unhealthy rituals that are neither pleasurable or beneficial for our self development. This could be from unhealthy

We are proud to present our into. to bike packing camp in Mallorca. This camp is designed to help prepare you for a bike-packing trip in a friendly and informative environment in Mallorca, alone with some adventurous women for company. Over 3 days you will be exploring some hidden paths of Mallorca on and off road and spending your nights in magical places. You will experience starting before sunrise to get accustomed to night riding and becoming self sufficient to take on an

With the season for cycling upon us, having a goal at the end is great motivation to help you make the most of it. Having a goal in the calendar is going to give you more motivation to get the miles in over the winter and make improvements on your fitness and what better thing to look forward to than a GGSC cycling camp. If you reserve your spot before the end of June 2026 you will benefit before our price increase. What better thing to keep you inspired when the summer ends.

There are many reasons why women come to us for coaching, but one this that is quite consistent is that they want to get faster and they want some structure provided to their training. How Women Often Train without Coaching There are often 2 scenarios. You train as much as possible and all the time as hard as you can You try and fit in as much training as you feel you can into your schedule. None of it is particularly planned, you just get out when you have a window, or you h

For many of us we really love and value having a coach and some us feel satisfied by following a program. But apart from the price what are the differences and how can they help you become a faster cyclist? How a program can help you achieve your goals With any program that you follow as long as it is back by science and it suits your goals, you should get some improvements.... provided you can follow it. A well presented program should give you training that is targeted towa

Hills will always be challenges, maybe that's our fascination with them. The hard work that we put into a climb can be rewarding, so can the views we can enjoy when we get to the top, as we know we earned it. Hills don't have to be stressful. You can learn techniques so that you can feel in control of the climb. Pace yourself When approaching a climb you make feel the urge to get up as quickly as possible. Yes, we all want to get up as fast as possible, but you may not be do

As cyclists many of us feel are not reaching our full potential. I've literally talked to 100's of female cycling in the past 5 years about their goals many reported that: Seeing improvements in cycling would help them feel more confident They get frustrated that they are too slow climbing They like have goals to work towards They get frustrated that they are putting loads of time into their training and no longer making an improvements. They have an event or season they want

What is cadence? Cadence is the rate at which you pedal it is measured in repetitions per a minute (RPM). You can control and change your cadence by shifting your gears. If you go into a lower or easier gear you can spin a faster cadence. How do you measure cadence? You can measure your cadence through a cadence meter or just shift into an easier gear and consciously spin your legs faster or shift into a harder gear and push on the pedals harder for a slower cadence. How can

More than ever we are seeing more female cyclist and more women are cycling well onto their later years. For many of us we started off as runners, but found that cycling is more kinder on the bodies. Here are just a few benefits of why we should keen cycling throughout our lives. Cycling is Good For Your Immune System By now it is apparent that the older generations are more vulnerable to viruses. By building a strong immune system have a better change of fighting viruses. Na

We know some of you like to plan ahead and have something great to look forward to and what is better than a female only cycling camp in the cycling paradise of Mallorca. What women love about our camps is the opportunity to cycle in a female environment and feel inspired and motivated in the company of women that share their passion. Also, to go home stronger with better skills on the bike. GRAVEL CAMP In addition to our regular intermediate and advanced level camps we have

Mallorca is known as cycling paradise. Once you have visited here you will certainly understand why. The climate is well suited to cyclists, the roads are well looked after, the drivers are generally respectful of cyclist and there are some of the worlds most beautiful routes. The Climate Mallorca is perfect for cycling all year round, apart from June - August where is it just too hot to get out on your bike. September - November and April - May can feel very warm and gener

One thing I have found about cycling is that the more that I advance at it, the more I realise is that there is so much to be learned. It's what makes cycling so appealing for me and to so many other women. You can always find ways to advance and make improvements in terms of your fitness, technique and understanding equipment. I've been cycling for 10 years and sometimes I still feel like a beginner, because there is always something new to improve on to make you better. Wh

For many of us our goals are to cycle further and to cycle faster. Not only is training effectively, going to play a key part in this, but also by fuelling effectively we can be great at riding longer and faster. Or should I say that the biggest fail in endurance events and rides is often by not fuelling enough. What is endurance? Endurance is basically riding for a long time. In fact all cycling could be considered as an endurance sport. But for the sake of cycling we consi

We know that New Year is a great time to motivate ourselves to start something new or just to get back on track to what we wished we did more of last year. Whether it be learn a new language, improve our fitness or like many of the women I talk with improve your fitness and quality of life by spending more time on your bike. A big reason we don't want to make resolutions for new year is fear of failure. Fear of falling in the countless failed objectives. Routine The key is by

For many of us that are new to cycling completing the first 100km ride is a great goal to work towards. I think that anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can build themselves up to this goal within 12 - 16 weeks. Even as a complete beginner to cycling. The most important attributes are your determination and commitment to the cause, with a little planning and time management fitted in. Make a commitment to the date This may seem like a daunting task initially and you may

At GGSC Elspeth your coach has successfully coached 100's of women achieve their cycling goals and one of the keys to success is understanding the cycling psychology of the athletes we coach. We are all different and we all feel motivated in different ways. One thing that stands true to all of us is that at times we often don't feel motivated. It often happens to me and it happens to all cyclists from beginner level and it does happen to the pros too! At GGSC we really believ

Anyone who has come on our Mallorca Cycling Camps has been lucky enough to be fuelled by Ana Marie's (aka Iggy's Mom) banana bread to get up through a week of riding. Banana bread is a great source of energy to fuel us for cycling as it contains potassium, which can help with hydration and also is a great source of energy.... and it tastes great too. Here is a recipe so you can make your own at home. Ingredients: Vegetable oil Spray 180g all purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking

If you are feeling less motivated to get your bike during the winter months then you are not alone. External factors that can curb our motivation are:- Less hours of day light The bad weather Lack of sunlight The uncertainty of what to wear These external factors can leave us feeling:- In need of more sleep Low on energy Adjusting our biological clock Paralysed by choice of what to wear on a ride or if you should ride indoor or outdoors. If you are getting into a regular rhyt

The relationship with a coach and athlete can be quite a special one. It's certainly an unique one, where 2 people come together and are committed to helping you achieve your goals. As with many relationships it grows overtime, so you get to know each other and the best ways to more forward. What a good coach should do At GGSC we believe that before anything a coach should listen to their athletes goals, to help understand what you want to gain from the coaching experience.