Cav teams up with Manx stars in DVD series

The Tour de France green jersey holder has teamed up with some of the island’s other leading professionals to produce a series of training videos called ‘Training with the Manx'.

 

The series also features other pro riders such as Peter and Tim Kennaugh, Jonny Bellis, Mark Christian, Chris Whorral and Chris Nicholson as well as other members of the Manx cycling community including ex-pro racer Steve Joughin.

 

The training films focus on boosting aerobic and anaerobic fitness, as well as strength and pedalling technique - and were filmed and produced here by Three Legs Cycling.

 

Each of the hour-long DVDs takes viewers through an actual timed session and is overlaid with data designed to set a benchmark. The DVDs are suitable for athletes of all abilities from pro riders to cyclists new to the sport and are to be used in conjunction with a turbo trainer, watt bike or exercise bike.

 

Cycling coach Peter Kennaugh Sr, father of Tim and Peter, said: "The project has brought the entire cycling community together in the island and as well as the technical side we have tried to capture the humour and the banter.

"We do have the big names but the whole cycling community, of all ages, were invited to take part because it's a community thing and we all got something out of this project."

 

With many of the island's leading cyclists living all over Europe, he also talked about the challenge of getting them all in one place:

 

"We picked a window when we thought the stars would all be home and everyone turned up, which was fantastic. When all the pros are back on the island they still train with the local riders. There are no superstars here, just good pals and it was great to get everyone together for the project.”

The DVDs are available from Eurocycles and Bikestyle in Douglas and via 3lc.tv or amazon.co.uk priced £24.99 each.