Tom Bell
Tom’s been racing bikes at the highest level for nearly a decade. A regular on both the domestic scene and the UCI MTB World Cup circuit, he’s been national champion in MTB Marathon, as well as a silver medallist at the XCO championships, and will be vying for both titles in the coming years. He’s also an experienced coach and performance consultant, working with and testing athletes from more than 20 countries and having European medallists, national team members and national champions on his roster. He’s partial to using himself as a guinea pig to test out novel training theories and probably gets more excited than he should when it comes to terms like VO2 Max, anaerobic threshold and exercise economy.
Recent articles by Tom Bell
How to train with power – and 7 key metrics to understand
Using a power meter opens up a wealth of training opportunities. Here's how to make the most of them
The essential training plan for gravel riding and racing
How to get fit for the physical demands of gravel riding
Detraining explained | How quickly do you lose fitness? And how fast can you get it back?
What happens to your fitness when you stop riding?
How to train for the Zwift Games | 3 training tips and suggested workouts for success
Prepare for the sprinting, road race and climbing events in the upcoming virtual racing championships
Could Critical Power be a better alternative to FTP for training?
Want a complete picture of your fitness? Critical Power could be the answer
Are you at risk of indoor training burnout?
Why poorly planned indoor training risks burnout, and how to prevent it
What is VO2 max and can you improve it?
Everything you need to know about VO2 max – including how to improve yours
ERG mode explained: what it is, how to use it and when you should turn it off
ERG mode is one of the key features of a smart trainer, but how can you get the most out of it?
Training with heart rate vs training with power | Which is best for you?
Is heart rate training still have a place or are power meters now essential to success?
Is Rating of Perceived Exertion the training metric you've been missing?
RPE explained and how to use it to guide your training
Power-to-weight ratio explained: why W/kg is important and how to improve yours
Power-to-weight ratio is one of the most important indicators of climbing performance. Here's everything you need to know
Our essential training plan for mountain biking
How to get fit for mountain bike riding and racing
Rotor INpower Road vs 2INpower SL Road – which power meter is right for you?
How to choose between Rotor's two crank-based power meters
Winter training for cyclists: how to make this your best winter yet
Five tips to get the most out of your training
5 tech talking points from the Olympic cross-country races
A closer look at the XC tech from Tokyo 2020
Why Zwift is the mountain biker's dirty secret
How mountain bikers can use Zwift to improve their fitness and trail technique