Fitness & Skills

Yikes, it’s been a tough few weeks hasn’t it?! Coronavirus (COVID-19) has well and truly put a big spanner in the works for travel and cycling this spring and driven millions of us indoors to practice the art of social…

Joining a sportive (an organised mass participation cycling event) is a great way to boost your motivation, ride new routes, meet new people and even train for your next cycling adventure or challenge! When preparing for a sportive it is easy…

Once you have booked your cycling holiday it’s time to think about preparing yourself for multiple days in the saddle. Getting fit for your cycling holiday will help you to make the most of the trip and have more fun! The…

We’ve made the whole New Year, New You thing much more simple by coming up with just the one answer to all of the top ten New Year’s resolutions (according to a survey of over 2000 people). Can you guess…

What goes up must come down! If you’ve conquered that big hill it is time to enjoy the reward of flying down the other side. Descending is one of the biggest thrills in cycling, it’s free speed, having expended a…

Punctures are an inevitable part of cycling, just like hills and headwinds. Whilst they are invariably annoying, they don’t have to ruin your ride or your cycling holiday. With a bit of practice and the right tools, they can be…

If you are out on a bike, sooner or later, you’re going to encounter a hill no matter what type of cycling you do. For some of us, climbing is an exciting part of the ride. For others, not so much.…