Friday, 7 January 2022
Monday, 18 January 2021
Team Pocomotion RGT Virtual Tour du Monde 12 day stage race
In this unprecedented times we are all trying to get through, virtual platform cycling has become the norm for many to help with the physical and mental pressures of the enforced restrictions.
Team Pocomotion was formed not only to participate in various events on the RGT platform, but to be part of a community getting together from all round the World.
- John Sammut (Uk)
- Mads Schnoor (Den)
- Kader Allouni (Uk)
- Nik Coppi (Den)
- Nick Giles (Uk)
Sunday, 29 November 2020
Virtual Team Time Trials
The reason behind virtual Team Time Trials
With 2020 being a year of struggle for all...the Covid Pandemic has all but cancelled-out the cycling season, with no trips away, no racing except for a few Roadmans t.t.'s in August and September!
Indoor training has increased two-fold with turbo trainers selling out in almost every cycling retail and on
line shops.
Luckily i managed to acquire a set of Elite Nero Interactive Rollers and Direto Turbo to enable myself to continue my training in a varied and motivational way.
Recently i teamed up with 5 riders...2 from Denmark, Mads Schnoor Nelson & Nikolaj Larson and 2 from the UK, John Summut, KaderAlouni, to ride a virtual Team Time Trial series on the RGT platform. Made up of teams from around the World competing over a varied distance and terrain, the racing has been fast and hard!
Why do this>>>
With the outdoor season being shortened by over 6 months, this allowed me to work outside the norm for this time of year...it enables the body to work in zones which is very difficult outdoors with the adverse weather. It's very important as one ages to work in the upper zones of the system, to encourage respiratory exchange, maintaining lung strength and above all 'spike' the muscular system aside the usual riding in the Aerobic/ Endurance zone!
The result is that you are able to cross-train, 'shock' the system into variable training adaptions, thus not losing all the gains from prior Covid racing/training, which only gets harder to retrieve the older one gets!
*** So in nutshell... Mixing Aerobic Zone 2 base riding with at least 1 day of Tempo Zone3/4 and 1 day of Anerobic Zone 4-7 will encourage muscular adaptions and increase in FTP and VO2 ***
Note...Free movement, core, resistance and functional strength off the bike plays an integral part of my training!
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
- Rider history and objectives
- Biomechanical assessment, including standing intrinsic stability test (foot stability)
- Shoe, cleat assessment plus Solestar fitting with 3 type of insoles to suit riders requirements. Blacks (performance) Kontrol (competitve/sportive) Tour (leisure/comfort)
- Short treatment on any affected muscles inhibiting neurological movements
- Lazer fit on bike, checking saddle height, fore/aft setting, forward rotational posture to ensure correct stem length and drop, linear tracking to assess foot-knee-hip alignment
- Spreadsheet with all necessary findings, measurements and recommendation
- Power testing pre-fit & post fit, incorporating a short 10 min test under same conditions
Ryan Ashcroft
A few weeks a go I arranged to meet Nick Giles to purchase some Solestar insoles and some Suplest Cycling shoes. I went for the Solestar Carbon BLK and I could not be happier with my choice! The first thing I noticed was how stable and planted your foot feels when out of the saddle, particularly going up hill. I got used to the insoles pretty quickly and the power numbers have already started to increase! Your foot seems to be locked in to the shoe but certainly in a comfortable way. This allows me to not be re adjusting my knees during the pedal stroke and it has taken my knee pain away. When putting the power down in a race, I just feel so planted and stable. It feels very efficient and I'm pretty sure no energy is going to waste!
As for the suplest edge 3 performance shoe, I am completely blown away. I was yet to find a shoe that fits me perfectly and doesn't give me any hot spots or aches. This is something I have really struggled with in the past and it was making cycling more difficult. Nick told me about these shoes and everything seemed to make sense, I had to give them a try! This is definitely the cycling shoe for me. It is the first shoe that has given me the pleasure of riding comfortably and I will never change to another brand again! They are a brilliant, lightweight shoe that hugs your feet. I can ride comfortably all day and feel rock solid for power transfer when the hammer goes down. I genuinely do love this shoe and insole combination.
Before I seen Nick I had knee pains, foot pains and back pains. Shoes wouldn't fit my feet and riding for a long time was getting particularly painful. This certainly wasn't good considering the majority of my races are over 100 miles! Nick checked out my bio mechanics and spotted lots of issues. I had muscle knots, extremely tight muscles and due to this - leg discrepancy. After the pain of loosening these muscles off and sorting the problems, nick fitted me to the perfect size shoes and insoles and dialled in my cleat position. I have had no niggles or aches since and it is brilliant. I love to race with this combination of shoe and insole. It is a dream set up!
Thank you to Solestar, Suplest and most of all Nick Giles for finally sorting out my long lasting issue and transforming the way I ride my bike. It has been a huge help and I look forward to using these products for the rest of my riding days!
Friday, 31 March 2017
Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017
Just thought it best to give you all a reminder of some helpful camp information:
- Passport.
- ID for when out on the bike (not essential as we are riding in groups).
- Personal insurance (if hiring, insurance is available at Sport Bequi upon collection of bike)
- Cycling kit checklist - Helmet (100e fine if caught without one), shoes, shorts, jerseys, under-vests, arm warmers, leg warmers, gillet (weather can change, especially in the mountains), socks, mitts, glasses, and all important sun block.
- Accommodation - Hotel Blancas Dunas, Arenal Contact: Jose Manuel (manager).
- Transfers - taxi directly outside Airport entrance...15mins to hotel max.
- Bike Hire - Sport Bequi, Arenal Contact: Rolando (owner) shop is set back on the left following the road for approx 1.5km when turning left leaving the reception entrance. payment is made upon collection of your hire bike...insurance for the duration of your stay is advisable and can be purchased from Rolando.
- Bike set-up - please don't forget your bike measurements if you have them, it will help with setting your hire bike.
- Bike upgrade - if you require an upgrade i will speak with Rolando upon my arrival there from the 10th April.
- Rides - daily rides departing at 9.30 am for long days, 10 am for short days from the promenade.
- Reception - because of the size of the group, please, if possible don't congregate around the reception as they don't like the bikes being propped up against the pillars and walls...just make your way to the promenade ready for departure.
- Lunch stops - 1hr 30mins, but if pushed for time then 1hr to allow us to get back to the hotel.
- Groups - 2 groups departing for same destination with 'B' group kindly led by Nick Cartmel. The speeds of the groups will vary on the route and weather, but 'A' will be approx 30-34 kmh with 'B' 27-32 kmh. Be honest with yourself when starting out as you can always go up to the faster group as the days progress.
- Routes - i will be posting routes to upload on here which will include the 3 Monasteries as some riders have not had the pleasure of this 'beast' of a day.
- Time in the saddle - obviously this will vary depending on the route chosen, but anything from 4 - 8hrs.
- Training - there will be segments included within the rides for a bit of fun. You are not obliged to participate but there will be some nice prizes for having a go...so why not give them a try.
- Hydration - this is a warm weather camp and you will be out of your comfort zone for many days, so please make sure you hydrate well in the evening prior to the rides and during the day...so important.
- Nutrition - again it goes without saying, correct fuelling is paramount, but remember you will be in calorie deficit much of the time, so good food regularly will ensure good performance.
| Pocolococycling Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017 | Dates + number of nights | Sport Bequi Arenal |
| NAME | Hotel | Bike Hire |
| Nick (organiser and main group leader) | 10th - 27th single x 16nts | No |
| Andy Hazell | " | No |
| Mark Bond | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (56) 17th - 25th |
| Rich Aspinall | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (60) 17th - 25th |
| Mark Doyle | 19th - 26th single x 7 nts | No |
| Joe Ames | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | No |
| Chris Porter | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (54) 18th - 25th |
| Chris Jones | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | No |
| Kelvin Davies | 19th - 26th single x 7 nts | Yes (56) 19th - 25th |
| Gino Paletta | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (56) 17th - 25th |
| Frazer Crewe | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | No |
| Dennis Callanan | 17th - 25th single x 8 nts | No |
| Mark Nicholls | Yes (55) 18th - 26th | |
| Tracy Nicholls | Yes (48) 18th - 26th | |
| John Macdonald | Yes (52) 18th - 25th | |
| Michaela Macdonald | Yes (48) 18th - 25th | |
| Mike Jarvis | 17th - 23rd single x 6 nts | No |
| Gavin Rushton | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | No |
| Peter Jones | 17th - 26th twin x 9 nts | Yes (56) 17th - 25th |
| Mike Carroll | 16th - 24th single x 8 nts | Yes (56) 16th - 23rd |
| Jonno Carroll | 16th - 21st single x 5 nts | Yes (54) 16th - 20th |
| Frank Jnr | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (58) 17th - 25th |
| Patrick Gatenby | 19th - 26th single x 7 nts | Yes (XL) 19th - 25th |
| Gino Paletta | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (56) 17th - 25th |
| Martyn Maund | Not required | Yes (58) 19th - 23rd |
| Simon Morris | 15th - 22nd single x 7 nts | No |
| Keiron Fox | 17th - 23rd twin x 6 nts | Yes x Lge |
| Elaine Eatwell | 17th - 23rd single x 7nts | yes (51) |
| Bryn Roberts | 17th - 27th single x 10 nts | No |
| Dave Green | 17th - 21st single x 4 nts | yes (56) 17th - 21st |
| James Bell | 17th - 22nd single x 6 nts | Yes (XL) 17th - 22nd |
| Nick Cartmel (B Group leader) | 17th - 24th single x 7 nts | Yes (L) 17th - 23rd |
| Karen Griffith | N/A | Yes (54) 18th - 23rd |
| Rich Griffith | N/A | Yes (62) 18th - 23rd |
| Ruth Larby | N/A | Yes (50) 18th - 23rd |
| Lesley Roberts | N/A | Yes (50) 18th - 23rd |
| Donna Gawith | N/A | Yes (54) 18th - 23rd |
| Carol Williams | N/A | Yes (52) 18th - 23rd |
| Sarah Goulbourne | N/A | Yes (48) 18th - 23rd |
| Graham Goulbourne | N/A | Yes (62) 18th - 23rd |
| IMPORTANT:The following 4 people will not be on the main camp | ||
| Luke Vallance | 31st march - 7th April x 7 nts | Yes (58) 31st March - 6th April |
| 1 room for Luke and Kim | ||
| Kim Norman | 31st march - 3rd April x 3 nts | Yes (56) 31st March - 3rd April |
| Cheri Mills | 31st march - 9th April x 8 nts | Yes (56) 31st March - 8th April |
| 1 room for Cheri and Neil | ||
| Neil Mortishead | " | Yes (56) 31st March - 8th April |
Monday, 30 January 2017
Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017
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Thursday, 29 December 2016
Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017
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Sunday, 4 December 2016
| Pocolococycling Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017 | Dates + number of nights | Bike Hire Sport Bequi Arenal |
| NAME | ||
| Nick (organisor) | TBC | Yes (56) |
| Andy Hazell | TBC | Yes (54) |
| Mark Bond | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes |
| Rich Aspinall | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (58) |
| Mark Doyle | 19th - 26th single x 7 nts | No |
| Joe Ames | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes |
| Chris Porter | 17th - 26th single x 8 nts | Yes |
| Chris Jones | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | |
| Kelvin Davies | 19th - 26th single x 7 nts | yes (56) |
| Frazer Crewe | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | No |
| Dennis Callanan | 17th - 25th single x 8 nts | No |
| Mark Nicholls | 17th - 27th Twin x 10 nts | Yes (55) |
| Tracy Nicholls | 17th - 27th Twin x 10 nts | Yes (49) |
| Mike Jarvis | 17th - 23rd single x 6 nts | No |
| Gavin Rushton | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | No |
| John Macdonald | TBC | |
| Michella Macdonald | TBC | |
| Mike Carroll | 16th - 24th single x 8 nts | Yes (56) |
| Jonno Carroll | 16th - 21st single x 5 nts | Yes (56) |
| Frank Jnr | 17th - 26th single x 9 nts | Yes (58) |
| Patrick Gatenby | 19th - 26th single x 7 nts | Yes |
| Gino Paletta | 17th - 25th single x 8 nts | Yes |
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Poco Loco Cycling would like to welcome all returning and new riders to the 6th edition of the Mallorca Classic Training Camp.
Please find the the following riders confirmed to-date:
Patrick Gatenby 19th - 26th single 7 nts + Bike
Important: As soon as you can please can you let me know the exact dates, number of nights and type of room you require and whether you want to pre-block it?
5 Nights package:
Single H/B = £275 pp**
Twin H/B = £230 pp**
7 Nights package:
Single H/B = £385 pp**
Twin H/B = £320 pp**
10 Nights package:
Single H/B = £550 pp**
Twin H/B = £450pp**
** includes half-board:
> breakfast and eveining meal
> bike washing and storage facilities
> local tourist tax
Bike hire is once again available from Rolando at Sport Bequi:
Wilier GTR Carbon (XS, S, Med, Lge, XL)
5 days = £90
7 days = £110
9 days = £125
10 days = £135
£100 deposit to be paid by December 1st.
To request a room to be blocked a prepayment of 30% will be made (non-refundable)
**complete the contact form or send an email and I will forward payment details**



