Cycling Tips
7 Tips to Improve Descending Skills
Even the best pros can sometimes get the fear of descending. Most famously in recent times was Thibaut Pinot who despite finishing 10th in...
Cycling Tips
6 Things Road Cyclists Can’t Live Without
Every cyclist has that pre-ride routine and their favourite kits. There aren't many club cyclists not on Strava these days either, just some of...
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...
Cycling Tips
How to apply chamois cream: where it goes, how much to use and when
Chamois cream is not essential for every cyclist, but it can make a noticeable difference on long rides, hot days and multi-day events. Its...
Cycling Tips
21 of the best cycling climbs in the Midlands
The best cycling climbs in the Midlands are easy to underestimate. There is no single Alpine-style mountain road, but the region is packed with...
Cycling Tips
How fast do pro cyclists ride? Race speeds, training and useful comparisons
Professional road cyclists can spend hours travelling at around 40km/h, but there is no single average that describes the sport. A mountain stage, a...
Rides in New Places
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...
Cycling Tips
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...
