Cycling Tips

5 Reasons Why Cyclists Draft

Everyone's seen cyclists draft in the big Tour de France peloton that traverses the French countryside each Summer. Non-cyclists don't often appreciate the advantages...

6 Reasons to Zwift All Year Round

Traditionally riding on the turbo trainer was something cyclists only did in the Winter. The mind-numbing boredom of staring at the walls and grinding...

How to Apply Chamois Cream

Chamois cream and cycling is one of those things that's a mystery to non-cyclists. It's rare for other sports to rub something into that...

Top 21 Cycling Climbs of the Midlands

The cycling climbs of the Midlands tend to be underrated. In Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs book there are only really a couple...

What is the average speed of a pro cyclist in races and training?

Professional cyclists are some of the most dedicated and talented athletes in the world. They must have the endurance to cycle long distances at...

Cycling Getaways: Flanders (Belgium)

Whilst many people fly to Mallorca come springtime, I like to off to Flanders in Belgium for some fun at the Spring Classics. The...

How to Ride in Crosswinds

Crosswinds are some of the worst conditions to ride in. Particularly when riding with deeper rims, each gap in a hedge or farm gate...

Overtraining & Cycling Too Much

Overtraining is an interesting concept. The natural instinct is to say it's impossible to cycle too much. If the weather is good and you're...