Training

Best tablets for Zwift and indoor cycling in 2026: iPad and Android options

A tablet is one of the simplest ways to run Zwift without dedicating a laptop or television to an indoor cycling setup. The best option is not necessarily the...

What does a pro cyclist FTP look like?

FTP is the acronym for Functional Threshold Power. In theory, this is the maximum power that you can sustain for an hour's riding. Once...

Beginner’s guide: nine tips to become a better descender on a road bike

Descending is one of the best parts of road cycling, but it is also one of the areas where confidence, technique and judgement matter...

How to set realistic cycling training goals and stick to them

Setting a cycling goal is easy. Sticking to it is the harder part. Most riders know the pattern: a new year, a new bike,...

Seven common bike maintenance problems and how to fix them before they ruin your ride

Modern bikes are better than ever, but they are not maintenance-free. Hydraulic disc brakes, internal cable routing, electronic shifting, power meters, tubeless tyres and...

Beginner’s guide: how to set your saddle height on a road bike

Changing your saddle height is one of the simplest adjustments you can make to a road bike, but it is also one of the...

How to build winter base fitness on the bike

Winter is where cycling fitness is quietly earned rather than loudly displayed. The rides are colder, darker and often shorter, but they serve a...

How to start road cycling at 40 without wrecking yourself

Starting road cycling at 40 can feel like a contradiction. You are old enough to know your body matters, but young enough to want...

How to fuel your rides: simple nutrition for beginners

Good fuelling turns an ordinary ride into a strong, controlled and enjoyable one. For beginners, nutrition often feels confusing because advice ranges from scientific...

Strength training for cyclists at home with minimal kit

Cyclists talk endlessly about endurance and climbing legs, yet some of the biggest gains come from what you do off the bike. Strength work...

How to get faster on three rides a week

Most riders assume speed comes from high-volume training or long, punishing rides. In reality, you can make meaningful, sustainable gains on just three rides...