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I thought a ride with a 66-year-old grandmother would be easy, but she dropped me like a sack of spuds - I'd underestimated a world-class cyclist
A ride in the Chilterns masters athlete Linda Dewhurst seemed a relaxing prospect to Steve Shrubsall... how wrong he turned out to be
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'I wasn’t the most talented, but I’d leave no stone unturned': Dani Rowe on her sporting dad's career influence
The London 2012 gold medallist and her biathlete father talk to Chris Marshall-Bell about their similarities and differences
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'I get home from school and ride for two to three hours': The dos and don'ts of training young riders
What is optimal training for ambitious under-18s seeking to reach their potential while still having fun? Chris Marshall-Bell finds out
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'Cycle lanes that don’t join up just make everyone look a bit stupid': Why do so many bike lanes just end?
Frustrated by bike lanes that come to an abrupt end? You're not alone
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11 ways to train more like Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pocačar’s performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how
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How do I deal with a headwind on a round biking loop?
The wind is a perennial nemesis for us cyclists. Here's how to deal with it and even make it your friend
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You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - should we be abandoning FTP tests in favour of a more scientific approach?
Is the classic 'FTP test' still the best way to set your training zones?
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Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Why the popular semaglutide drugs may hurt your performance more than help it
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'I don’t talk to myself in the mirror, but sometimes if I cannot sleep, I imagine a race situation': Tadej Pogačar lifts the lid on his physical and mental training
World Champion and GiroTour double victor explains the key performance changes behind his record-breaking year
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Riding with Raynaud’s: How to beat cold hands and feet over winter
Symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome extend far beyond simply having chilly hands and feet, our experts guide you through the how-to on making winter riding bearable despite the disease
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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
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'Cyclists have swallowed the idea that lighter is faster': Let's talk about eating disorders
Athletic ambition can tip into a toxic relationship with food. Chris Marshall-Bell investigates cycling’s dark underbelly
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I’m a nutritionist and a cyclist, believe me when I say you’re probably not getting enough protein
Here's how much protein you actually need, how to choose the best protein sources, and sample protein-packed meal plans for omnivore and plant-based diets
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7,000 calories a day and race drills, but there's still room for fun: How pro training camps will differ from your own - and what's exactly the same
Heading away this spring for a week of sunny riding? Georgia Bullard quizzes the experts on how your experience will differ from that of the pros
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Are ketones cycling rocket fuel or over-priced hype?
Rob Kemp weighs up the evidence for the use of ketone supplements as a performance aid
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Which muscles does cycling work the most?
We take a deep dive into the many muscles used for cycling and the roles they perform
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Do bike gears work the same as car gears?
Bike gears are a common stumbling block for beginners, especially adults who may come to cycling more familiar with a gear stick than a set of handlebars
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Forget 'new year, new me': 31 realistic, bitesized new habits for 2025
Small adjustments to your daily routine can have a big impact on your cycling fitness. Lexie Williamson lists 31 good habits, one for each day of January
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8 ways to make your diet more sustainable
Like any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Bean explains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible
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30-minutes a day indoors to winning a pro race: Zoe Bäckstedt's on her 2024 comeback and beyond
The youngest member of the storied racing family talks about her first pro victory and juggling the demands of road and cross
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I tried Everesting in my shed - it took me 11.5 hours, and here’s what I experienced as the clock ticked by
In pursuit of the most tortuous activity he could partake in by bike, Stephen Shrubsall ascended 8,840 metres indoors - for your reading pleasure
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I completed Zwift’s power profiling programme and discovered I’m not the rider I thought I was
Zwift Camp’s Baseline programme and unearthed some hidden talents for Stephen Shrubsall
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14 ways to make maximum cycling gains with minimum time
Short on time for training? Rob Kemp shares smart hacks to stay razor-sharp on the bike while showing the schedule who’s boss
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Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels
If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year
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'My knee was broken into too many pieces to count': The comeback to cap them all
A bone-shattering accident in his first year as a pro left Tom Gloag fighting to save his career – but save it he did
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I was suicidal, cycling helped get me back on track: Former guitarist lost 40kg and kicked alcohol to ride the height of Everest 12 times
Mark Bruce has climbed the height of the mountain - in a single ride - once a month, every month, for a year after going sober and getting his life back on track
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'I targeted around 600 watts, unfortunately, I forgot to calibrate my power meter': 2024 hill-climb champ shares his strategies
The 2024 British men's hill-climb national champ reveals his winning strategy and sings the praises of commuting by bike
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A bin bag can make anything waterproof: 11 lessons I learned riding 1300 kilometres on a single gear
You don’t need the latest and the greatest to enjoy an adventure, as Pete van der Woude’s trip proves
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I'm not into cake stops - but - I made an exception to rate five British delicacies in one ride
Of all the cakes named after places in the north-west of England, which is the tastiest? Simon Warren sets out to sample them all in a single epic ride
