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    James Witts

    James Witts

    James Witts is a Somerset-based cycling writer, keen amateur cyclist and author of Riding with the Rocketmen (Bloomsbury, £14.99)

    Latest articles by James Witts

    Does riding in the cold always have to slow you down?

    Recent research reveals that starting a ride cold can decimate endurance. James Witts examines how rolling out toasty boosts staying power

    • Descending is a learned skill

      11 ways to descend like a demon

      Descending is a learned skill and few come more respected than handling guru

      By James Witts Published 23 August 24

    • Cyclist in 20s, 40s, 50s

      Rein it in at 20, get strong at 50: Expert advice on cycle training at every age

      As we age, we’re faced with common problems that are to the detriment to our cycling performance. Thankfully, our team of world-class coaches are here to extract the most from your cycling life in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond…

      By James Witts Published 30 July 24

    • Female cyclist rides solo in summer training kit

      'You can’t control heat, altitude and distance, but you can control what you say to yourself': 6 ways to think yourself faster

      However flawless your physical preparation, the mind has a tendency to throw a spanner in the works come the big day. James Witts offers six ways to keep the brain onside with the body

      By James Witts Published 25 May 24

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