Coach's corner: chunking, avoiding the trap, and other ways to get through your longest summer ride

Ultra-distance champion turned coach Jasmijn Muller dishes out some advice for your biggest ride yet

Riders in the Ride Across Britain
(Image credit: Threshold Sports / Ride Across Britain)

If you're based in the northern hemisphere it won't have escaped your notice that summer has started to appear. A blue sky that most of us in the UK may have disappeared forever has reassured us all that it does still exist, and there's once again a warmth in the air.

Us bike riders know exactly what goes hand-in-hand with the appearance of summer (as well as a prevalence of miniature flying beasties getting in your teeth) – and that's long days in the saddle.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1