It can be easy to forget the upstroke when concentrating on the downstroke of the other leg, but pedalling just one at a time can help reinforce in your mind how each leg needs to be working.

On a turbo trainer, unclip your right foot, and rest it on the frame of the turbo, then pedal a low resistance, using just your left leg. Aim for 30 seconds, then return the right leg, pedal one minute both legs together, then with the right leg only.

If you don’t have a turbo trainer, you can think about ‘switching one leg off’ – letting it go limp on the pedal, and using just one leg. You’ll need to do this on a fairly flat stretch, and aim to do 5 repetitions on each leg.

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Most people have one leg that is slightly stronger than the other – this is natural, but working on addressing the balance can help you to improve and reduce injuries caused by stress placed on the stronger leg.

During your single leg drills, take note if one leg seems to pedal more slowly, or to get tired quickly – it might be worth adding some single legged squats to your routine to strengthen the weaker leg.