One bike, a long day and the freedom of the road – there is no more fully realised manifestation of…
The cobbled classics cycling season has just arrived which means (in my opinion) the most exciting races of the year….
A cycling holiday in Mallorca should be on the bucket list of any discerning cyclist. It has earned a reputation…
When it comes to riding bikes we all have our own reasons for doing it, be it the freedom of…
What makes Cyprus such an up and coming cycling destination? One of the warmest climates in Europe with temperatures in…
Bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan is one thing but one event in history will stay in my memories forever. The fall of…
Cycling in Italy will more often than not, offer incredible views, smooth roads and great weather and Lombardy is no…
Not too far from the cycling Mecca that is Mallorca, Calpe is an equally idyllic coastal resort. With more than 300…
Travelling with bikes for the first time can be daunting. Whether you’re heading out on your holiday by train,…
Peru is not internationally renowned as a cycling destination but for a bikepacker it has all the elements. Steep, unforgiving…
This week in The Draft, we head north for a cycling holiday in the Peak District. While it may…
Sitting in the western part of central Switzerland, forming part of the canton of Bern, the Emmental is a stunning…
This is it. The time is now. The biggest race of the year is just around the corner so it’s…
BICYCLE HOLIDAYS ARE AMAZING… …until you discover your travel insurance doesn’t actually cover cycling. It’s sad but true: many companies…
Cycling in Switzerland is like paradise. Just picture riding through open roads, rolling meadows and the misty mountains of the…
Summer is right around the corner, and that means it’s the perfect time to plunge into open water swimming. Whether…
A few weeks ago I spent the long Easter weekend in Alyth, a small town on the foot of the…
Chile. The smell of freshly baked empanadas, washed down with Sauvignon Blanc. The taste of red dust, rinsed down with…
The French Riviera seems to exude a magical allure, as romantic as it is naturally beautiful – in its heyday…
Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel 2019 Bike luggage charges can be a pain. Every airline seems to handle bicycles…
By the time we had reached Glasgow Queen Street it was dark. It was an ordinary Thursday evening at the…
A quick Google search for the term ‘cycling holiday’ offers up 220 million results, with “mountain bike holidays” providing 107…
It’s always hard to get motivated at this time of year – in fact, data analysis from Strava has suggested…
Many of us are guilty of picking triathlon events for less than exciting reasons. They might promise a good shot…
Christmas is a time for celebration, but also a time for reflection. With the joy of being able to sit…
A lot of stock is put into heading overseas with organised winter training camps and tour companies. It’s clear why the pros…
At first the idea sounds vaguely daunting, heading out to unknown lanes to spend a few days in the saddle…
After the best part of a year training, you’re finally ready to take on your Ironman. No matter where in…
Are you sure bicycle hire is the best option? You’ve decided not to take your bike with you on your…
I was shaken awake in the middle of the night…‘You should go out and see the view before the clouds…
The Transcontinental is a self supported bicycle race across Europe. The sixth edition kicks off on Sunday 29th July 2018,…
The Tour de Suisse may be over, with Richie Porte happily snuggled in the winner’s yellow jersey, but our series…
Dramatic mountains, peaceful valleys, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, a sunny climate, flower-filled pastures, lush vineyards and orchards: Valais boasts an…
Ahead of the Tour de Suisse (9-17 June), we’ve teamed up with Switzerland Tourism to show you the best cycling locations the…
Innsbruck, Austria is the largest city in the Tyrol region of the Alps and home to some of the most…
Ahead of the Tour de Suisse (9-17 June), we’ve teamed up with Switzerland Tourism to show you the best cycling…
Argyll was the first place I went in Scotland after cycling around the world (33,500km) in August 2016. Although I did…
On Monday, I will begin my attempt to break the World Record for the fastest crossing of Europe by bicycle….
Last year, we recommended Javea as a beautiful place to cycle, soak up the sun and immerse in local Spanish…
Fastest Crossing of Europe by Bicycle, Sean Conway On the 11th of May 2018, ‘Britain’s favorite lunatic’ (Radio 2)…
Catalonia – Spain’s high-functioning, chippy and fiercely independent little cousin. Its protracted secession quest has grabbed the headlines in recent…
Could you cycle the length of America’s iconic Route 66, or complete a triathlon around the British Isles? How long…
There’s no greater joy than getting out on your bike, especially if it’s on holiday. We think it’s the best…
Sleeping under dark skies gazing at the stars, enjoying the tranquillity of the Highlands and treating yourself to a dram…
100 miles. Once a distant benchmark, an aspiration; now a casual Saturday ride or an interminable Zwift session. So why…
We’ve put together a list of the very best events and spring cycling trips you can look forward in 2018….
Tom Owen, founder of London-based ride crew Big Boys Bicycle Club, tells us why and how to start a cycling…
As part of her epic cycle from London to Cape Town, YJ’s Emily travelled through Jordan. She shares her guide…
“Standing in the pit, craning my neck to watch the first 100m of the race on the big screen I…
In recent years, Mallorca has become known as a cycling mecca for amateurs and pros alike. It’s no surprise that…
We put together our list of the best cycling records several months ago, but with the recent achievements of British…
You’ve watched the dots, read the blogs, and relived the experience through some glorious photography, and now you want to…
Cycling 4200 miles in just 26 days is no mean feat, but for keen cyclist Martin Cox, it was an irresistible…
We took some time this week to chat to YJ ambassador Martin Cox about his up coming endurance race across…
Thursday 11th May is Strava’s second global Bike to Work day. After the success of last year’s inaugural initiative,…
Bike Luggage Charges For Air Travel: Worldwide We had some great feedback on our bike luggage charges infographic, which looked at…
Tired of your local trails? There is a whole world of mountain bike destinations out there waiting to be explored. We…
We managed to catch up with professional bearded man, endurance adventurer, and all round nice guy Sean Conway to ask…
Hearing the words “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN” shouted by the event compère as you cross the finish line for the first…
Yellow Jersey athlete Lucy Gossage was looking on form to beat her 2015 result of 10th at this year’s Ironman…
We’ve all come across those young, unattached twenty-somethings through our triathlon and cycling clubs. The ones who tear our legs…
We try hard to find ways of giving back to our customers. If you’ve met us at a race recently,…
Spectacles. Testicles. Wallet. And watch. That gets me out of the door each morning. But not for long –…
On Sunday 12th June YJ brand ambassador Lucy Gossage successfully defended her Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire crown. What you may not…
Over the last 4 weeks I’ve raced in 4 different countries with 3 rounds of the UCI World Marathon Series…
Last weekend we set out on the Yellow Jersey Belgian road trip, to take in some of the Best European…
Our trip to Belgium for the weekend could easily have not happened at all. There were a few who asked…
It’s getting fairly grim outside, and if the tabloids are to be believed, we’re going to have a winter of…
One of the great things about working in the cycling industry is the chance to go out and give our…
Roc d Azur takes over the air field in Frejus on the French Riviera. This year the event saw 20,000…
One is never enough when it comes to Ironman. We all say it is at the time, but it’s not….
On Saturday 29th August 2015, team Viribus Audax, will commence one of the most challenging events in cycling; the Race…
Here at YJ we try to pack a bike wherever our travels take us and summer holidays are no exception….
Considering how much time members of our office spend comparing rides, it’s surprising we haven’t launched a Strava club sooner….
At the fantastic Matrix Fitness Pro Women’s Cycling Team launch 2015, we were lucky enough to meet the legend Jens…