Riding a road bike can cause you to roll your shoulders forwards, creating stiffness in the upper back, and the effects can be even more pronounced if you work at…
Fitness
Spin classes: cycling inspired fitness or a road to ruined legs?
A spin class can give you all the benefits of a turbo session but with the added benefit of an instructor and a fun, sociable environment
How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?
Rest is crucial to adaptation and progression – most of us know that. However, the statement leaves a lot of questions unanswered, such as how many days off a week…
Best power meters 2019: everything you need to know before you invest
What is a power meter? Do I need a power meter? Which power meter is best for me and what features should I look for and be aware of? All…
Bulletproof your body: one hour per week to stay injury free
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your body
Cycling knee pain: everything you need to know
Knee pain is common among cyclists - we explain some of the causes and how to address them with help from a coach, bike fitter and osteopath.
Lower back pain: causes and prevention for cyclists
Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects spinal posture
‘Will cycling change my body shape?’ – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? Or seeking hulkesque proportions? We've got the answers...
How to cycle faster and increase your average speed
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get…
Here’s the science behind why Tour de France rider’s legs are so veiny
Polish rider Paweł Poljański posted an extreme looking image of his legs after a Tour de France stage, but why exactly were his legs so veiny?
Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is better?
I recently concluded that I’m allergic to turbo trainers. The discovery of my unfortunate affliction occurred after several angst filled weeks where, following a new FTP test result, I just…
Numb feet and hands when cycling: how to combat the cold
Losing the feeling in your hands and feet is a common experience for cyclists riding through the coldest months of winter. Cold feet and hands can become numb and even…
Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
Asked ‘why do you cycle?’ many riders will respond with wistful references to exploring the great outdoors, freedom, adventure – but all of that seems far, far away when you’re…
Cycling in your 40s, 50s and beyond: why you don’t have to slow down
As an article by Hirofumi Tanaka and Douglas Seals in The Journal of Physiology put it back in 2008: “Declines in athletic performance are inevitable with age.” No one’s going…
What to expect at a bike fit and recommended fitters in the UK
Check out our interactive map to find out where to go to get a bike fitting in the UK
What actually is ‘One Peloton’ and how much is the bike?
Aside from the lavish marketing material and the quibble over the word 'Peloton' - who are these guys?
How to write your own annual cycling training plan
January is the month of new resolutions. However, without a plan most new ambitions won’t go much further than the Facebook meme stage. ‘A goal is a dream with a plan’,…
Beginner cyclist: tips and advice to get you off to the best start
Every person you see on a bike was a beginner cyclist once. Regardless if that was when they were three years old and astride a balance bike or well over…
Can cycling cure a hangover?
Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day
A cyclist’s guide to following a vegetarian diet
How to get your protein, iron and Omega-3s without eating meat
Recruit your glutes: how to make the most of the biggest muscle in your body
Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture and overtraining can all lead to ineffective use of your backside
Busting the triathlon taboo: Is it time cyclists broadened their horizons?
Triathlon gets a bad rap among cycling’s single-minded purists, but is it time to broaden our horizons? Paul Knott pulls on a tri-suit and heads for the sea to find…
Should you ride your bike on Christmas Day?
This year, I will ride my bike on Christmas Day for the first time ever. Well, only if it’s not raining, sleeting or icy. And there’s no way in hell…
Four of the best indoor cycling sessions for turbo training
The boredom of the turbo-trainer is the cyclist’s annual test of motivation: here's how to both enjoy indoor training and maximise your potential for a successful 2014
Can you improve on your weaknesses?
Let’s be under no illusions: the physiological glass ceiling exists — your body’s limitations, though invisible, are real. World-class athletes need to know exactly where their limits lie: the areas…