Fitness & Skills

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.…

Cycling holidays are the best! Instead of fretting over how much weight you have put on while lazing by the pool sipping on cocktails, you will return fit, strong and healthy. Without saying no to any holiday treats! Riding your…

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…

If you live in the UK and never cycle in the rain, you likely never cycle! For those fair-weather cyclists among us, in the UK and around the world, our expert guide and cycling journalist Hannah Reynolds has 5 tips…

Riding a bike up a mountain, resisting gravity at every turn of the pedal, is not easy. But it is possible, for everyone, no matter how fit a cyclist you are. You might just be cutting your teeth on a…