Getting Started with Adventure Cycling
Adventure cycling lets you travel beyond familiar roads, carrying what you need to explore at your own pace. Whether you are planning an overnight route, a multi-day gravel ride or a remote off-road trip, this guide to adventure cycling covers the bike, gear, preparation and trail awareness needed to get started. Covered in this […]
Keeping Core Temperature Down During Hot Rides or Indoor Training
Cycling in hot weather, or indoors with limited air flow, can quickly make a hard session more taxing. Learning how to keep core temperature down can help you manage effort, reduce heat strain and get more from hot rides or indoor training. The practical strategies below cover what to do before, during and after your […]
Boost your aerodynamics without expensive testing
Improving your cycling aerodynamics does not have to mean booking a wind tunnel or spending thousands on new equipment. In many cases, the biggest gains come from improving your riding position, making a few carefully chosen equipment changes and testing whether those changes actually make you faster. The key is not simply to look more […]
Finding the Perfect Tyre Pressure for Cyclists
Finding your optimal bicycle tyre pressure can make a noticeable difference to comfort, performance and confidence on the road or trail. There is no single number that works for every cyclist, as terrain, bike type, rider weight, load and riding style all matter. This guide explains what to consider and how to test your pressure […]
Should Cyclists Eat from Feed Station Food?
Cycling feed station food can be a useful lifeline during a sportive, Gran Fondo or long-distance event, particularly when carrying everything yourself is impractical. But convenience comes with trade-offs, including less control over your fuelling, unfamiliar ingredients and hygiene concerns. Here’s how to decide when feed station food makes sense and when you are better […]
How to Design Your Own Taper
A well-designed cycling taper can be the difference between arriving at your event fresh and sharp or carrying unnecessary fatigue into the big day. Tapering is not simply about doing less. The aim is to reduce training load enough to shed fatigue while retaining the fitness, movement patterns and intensity you have spent weeks or […]
How to Qualify for and Complete Paris-Brest-Paris
Paris-Brest-Paris training needs to prepare you for far more than simply riding 1,200 km. Held every four years, this legendary journey from Paris to Brest and back demands endurance, pacing, fuelling, sleep management, reliable equipment and the ability to keep making good decisions deep into fatigue. With the next Paris-Brest-Paris taking place in 2027, riders […]
How to Keep Warm (But Not Overheat) on Winter Rides
Winter cycling can be incredibly rewarding, with quieter roads, crisp air and a feeling of accomplishment that is hard to beat. The challenge is choosing winter cycling layers that keep you warm without causing excessive sweat and the mid-ride chill that can follow. These practical tips will help you layer smartly, manage your effort and […]
Preventing and Coping with Saddle Sores
Saddle sores can turn an otherwise great ride into a miserable experience. They can range from mild irritation and chafing to more painful inflammation that makes sitting on the bike difficult or, in some cases, impossible. They usually develop through a combination of friction, pressure, heat and moisture, which means prevention often comes down to […]
Reverse Periodisation Training for Cyclists
Reverse periodisation training offers cyclists an alternative to the usual winter base-building approach. By prioritising high-intensity work before shifting towards longer aerobic rides, it can suit riders with limited winter training time or a long-distance target. This guide explains how the approach works, who it may suit and the key considerations before you commit to […]