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Picking the right bib shorts can feel like a real challenge; there is so much choice available from bargain basement to high end. Do I want a bib, or a short, cargo pockets? So much [...]

Sun, sea, sand and glorious gravel tracks Traditionally Lanzarote is known for hosting a challenging Ironman race and a popular destination for winter sun. But with gravel’s rise in popularity more and more people are [...]

Recently, in a local cycle club there was a debate about why you didn’t need a coach to get fit, rather just use programmes such as TrainerRoad or Zwift. A lot of the commenters felt [...]

Growing up in the shadow of Pen-y-Gent I’ve always had a fascination with the 3 Peaks but was always concerned that I wouldn’t manage the running/walking/hiking/slow trudging! With World Championships so early this year, it [...]

Travel Getting to the start and back home was relatively easy. We opted to use Trainline.com to book our tickets as they show you which trains have bike spaces available and books the space for [...]

All the views but low on singletrack Day 1 Machynlleth to Coed y Brenin Elevation: 1,300m Distance: 67km Riding time: 4hr 25mins Day 1 started with a chilled climb out of Machynlleth, mainly on road. [...]

USING PROCESS GOALS TO ACHIEVE OUR CYCLING OBJECTIVES It can be so easy to be driven by results when we’re racing bikes, but this can often lead to disappointment. When planning for a bike race, [...]

We’ve all been there, sick on the couch mid training block, with a big race just a few weeks away. Our instinct as athletes is to panic train once we’re feeling well enough to get [...]

CONQUER THE CLIMBS AND YOUR CONFIDENCE! Climbing doesn’t have to fill you with dread! We’ve all been there, being defeated by a climb can make our confidence feel super low. But there’s some easy ways [...]

Ever wondered what goes into training and racing a stage race? How much food do you eat? Or just WHY?!  The journey to the start of the stage race began 3 months ago, with long [...]