Alex Dowsett's move to Movistar has reaped its rewards, with a series of big successes since (pic: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Pay attention to your weight - dropping a few kilos can make a big difference, but you need to strike the right balance (pic: Vaughn Ridley/SWpix.com)

A happy rider is more likely to make more progress - do what you enjoy, just be sensible says Dowsett Pic: ©Roz Jones

Working at time trial pace, or just above it, in intervals is a good way to boost FTP (Pic: Roz Jones)

Thinking about racing? Just do it, says Dowsett (Pic: Alex Broadway/SWPix.com)

Movistar are no different to Team Sky in their pursuit of marginal gains according to Dowsett (pic: ©Paul Hayes-Watkins)