France is one of those classic cycling destinations we think everyone should experience at some point in their life. Not only is it home to world-class cuisine, spellbinding heritage and some of the most beautiful landscapes imaginable, it’s also the spiritual home of cycling. That’s right, you…
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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…
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…
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…
In our forth instalment of the Hannah Reynold’s series, we talk about clipless pedals. Some fear them, others swear by them. Here Hannah looks at benefits, risks and options of riding clipped-in to your pedals… A secure connection between your shoes and your pedals can…
Fitness need no longer be a chore! With autumn on the horizon, our fun Fitness Weeks in the Pyrenees are back in action, and ready to help more of you take their cycling to the next level. Based at the…
Our Fitness Weeks are proving hugely popular this year and we’ve had lots of amazing feedback from you all about your training in the hills! Skedaddler Chris Budge is once such cyclist and after returning from our Pyrenees Fitness Week…