Are you sick and tired of hearing your mates at the cafe stop talk about their normalised power, FTP and…
The inspiration for this blog came from a blog post of the founder of Apidura, Tori Fahey, who, similar to…
Right then…Spot the difference between these two lists of cycling brands: Cannondale. Rapha. Shimano. Pinarello. Bianchi. Mavic. Castelli. Moots. Enigma….
Winter has come which means only one thing in the cycling world, it’s cyclocross racing time – and this could…
Whether it’s five miles or fifteen, riding to work once the clocks go back can seem somewhat unappetising. But riding…
The year is sure turning out better than it began. It looks like a Coronavirus vaccine has been discovered; the…
Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of motion describe the relationship between an object and the forces acting on it and it’s…
Eat, sleep, train, repeat. Or is it: sleep, eat, train, repeat? I’m never quite sure. For cyclists it could just…
Winter. Yes, it really is that time of year again. A season where it takes longer to get dressed for…
In 2016, we ran a blog about cycling etiquette – the things you should know if, for example, you’ve just…
Bamboo bikes are niche but there is a genuine and rising interest in them – I noticed it in a…
Ever felt tempted by an Ironman? How about 120 all joined together travelling around the world? For those of you…
Few of us ride bikes exactly as they come ‘off the shelf’. Many will upgrade parts like race wheels, some…
The Covid-19 pandemic has allowed many thousands of people discover or rekindle the joy of cycling. We recently wrote about…
Back in July we looked at some of the active travel schemes the Government launched to encourage more people to…
The lovely Indian summer we have been enjoying came to an abrupt end this week as we said goodbye to…
It will be news to no one that the covid-19 pandemic has thrown everything off balance in 2020, cycling included….
Working on a new film about the John Muir Way, a 134-mile-journey through the Central Belt of Scotland forced me…
For near on a decade The Haute Route has provided epic high mountain bike racing for amateur cyclists to “feel…
Ever fancied cycling alongside Yellow Jersey winning legends during the day, and dining with Michelin Starred chefs at night? Well,…
The Tour de France is the pinnacle of professional road cycling and its importance to the cycling world is further…
The cycling industry has a long way to go in regards to sustainability and seeing new brands emerge producing progressive…
Am I able to get insurance for my electric bicycle with Yellow Jersey, or is it considered an electric motorcycle?…
In what has been a very disruptive year so far it is a relief to see that some form of…
Let’s be honest, if I told you this time last year that 5% of the population (that’s over 3m people)…
Last week, Ride London announced that they are going virtual for this year’s event. Of course, it won’t replicate the…
Who knows when we can start flying again so why not consider a staycation in beautiful Scotland. Our contributor, Markus,…
Athletes have had to adapt to get their enduro-kicks in the pandemic-provoked ‘new normal’. Some may have been wading even…
Getting away for a training camp can be hugely beneficial for triathletes and now that travel restrictions have lifted we…
When it comes to riding bikes we all have our own reasons for doing it, be it the freedom of…
No section of society is immune to the Coronavirus – including the athletic. Athletes unlucky enough to catch COVID-19 have…
Last week we joined the launch of #Bikeisbest campaign – to help support as many people as possible to choose…
Cycling has seen somewhat of a renaissance during lockdown. This has been amazing for everyone. Regular cyclists have found themselves…
Lockdown rules are relaxing but cycling has thankfully been allowed once a day since we were all asked to stay…
E-bike salvation The humble bicycle offers a level of freedom and self-reliance that is hard to find with other modes…
This Coronavirus pandemic sucks on so many levels, from the hideous death toll to the life-shaking job losses. One beacon…
You’ve probably heard of probiotics. You may have even heard of the gut microbiome – the collective term for the…
Cycling is a complex sport. I used to be a runner and that was simple. Shoes, clothes, watch, go. With…
Dear Boris, This weekend we will all be watching as you outline plans to start easing the lockdown. These next…
It’s been reported by the Mayor of London that during the Covid-19 lockdown, the levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)n have…
THE PROBLEM Mountain bikes are awesome, they allow us to explore new places and ride amazing trails. In recent years…
Along with a flat tyre, a broken bicycle chain is the most likely mechanical failure to leave you stranded by…
Drugs and sport have been together in the trenches since day dot; they’re blood brothers and sisters so to speak….
Racing outside is on pause however, across the cycling and triathlon industry organisers are switching to online racing to help…
With events, large and small, being cancelled due to Covid-19, charities are set to suffer a £4 billion shortfall* in…
The proportion of people who cycle to work will grow by one percentage-point in the next three years. It doesn’t…
Global non-profit World Bicycle Relief has launched an urgent appeal to mobilise front line health workers with bicycles by increasing…
What to consider when buying a sports bra for cycling Finding the right sports bra for cycling can be a…
Choosing the right tyres could be the difference between first and second, getting a PB or getting a puncture on…
Covid-19 has coated every aspect of our collective lives, and for most of you it also means your exercise routines…
You might think it’s just for yummy mummies looking for a perkier bum or an easy armchair exercise for elderly…
Maybe you’ve heard of/used L-carnitine, the amino acid derivative a lot of research shows can boost sports performance? L-carnitine mightn’t…
Cycling is usually the last thing on our minds when PMS strikes. But sometimes there is no better feeling than…
Joining a cycling club is a fantastic way to get more out of the sport we love. Cycling clubs are…
The feeling as you drop in from the banking and hit the cote d’azur just perfectly to storm down the…
Have you ever thought about doing a long, hard sportive but decided it was just impossible – physically, mentally and…
The cobbled classics cycling season has just arrived which means (in my opinion) the most exciting races of the year….
Have you ever thought about doing an ironman or really long sportive but decided that it was just impossible –…
My mind wanders when riding and today’s thoughts, when battling through a ferocious headwind, was just how much difference was…
For most people, replacing a bicycle chain is a lot like getting the boiler serviced; you don’t bother until it’s…
Women’s participation in cycling is on the rise, and it comes as no surprise when the UK is home to…
A cycling holiday in Mallorca should be on the bucket list of any discerning cyclist. It has earned a reputation…
Women’s only cycling and triathlon camps are becoming increasingly popular, but one area where the gender bias is particularly apparent…
Cycling as a whole is given a bit of an easy ride on the global sustainable stage, despite the fact…
Getting the basics of bike geometry right will help your cycling. The geometry of a bike is hugely important when…
We’ve enlisted the help of Tom Donhou, the man behind Donhou Bicycles, a frame building workshop to explain all things…
If you were one of the unlucky many that didn’t get a place to ride in the 2020 Prudential RideLondon…