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How to be a more aerodynamic cyclist: DIY aero testing

Our regular contributor, Tom, recently carried out some aerodynamic testing with his bike at Goodwood motor circuit – here he […]

Fit ‘n’ ‘appy: The promise of personalised nutrition

Personalised sports nutrition apps are tailoring the best in sports nutrition to progress your performance in a fast-growing segment of […]

Cyclists racing on country roads on a sunny day in the UK.

Top 5 UK sportives for 2022

Spring sportives are back. After the understandable uncertainty around mass participation events, widespread cancellations in 2020 and calendar changes in […]

Five tips for successful winter training

Get ready for winter riding

Words by Rebecca Bland Next week it will be December, and with that comes the collective groan of cyclists everywhere, […]

Ten tips for productive indoor training

Recently we’ve been talking a lot about winter training on here. That’s because the nights are drawing in, the days […]

Free Pilates videos for cyclist 20 minute workout youtube

Pilates for cycling

Simple core gains to improve your cycling and reduce injuries Pilates is a low-impact exercise form that targets the body’s […]

A chat with Sarah Storey Racing rider, Lucy Gadd

Lucy Gadd is a Storey Racing elite cyclist based in Southampton. She sat down with our regular contributor Tom for […]

5 Tips for Autumn Cycling

The equinox has passed and the clocks will be changing soon. The days are shorter and the temperature is dropping […]

Five great spots in the UK for a gravel cycling holiday

5 Great Spots in the UK for a Gravel Cycling Holiday

Words by Oskar Scarsbrook The UK has quickly become a gravel cycling haven. We may not have the long, wide-open […]

Five Great British Climbs

Words by Tom Epton Britain is not what one would describe as an alpine nation, our highest peaks top out […]

How to get into Cyclo Cross

Words by Oskar Scarsbrook To the uninitiated, cyclocross is that one where riders tackle off-road courses and obstacles atop skinny, […]

Tips for a stress free race day

Pre event stress is one of the worst feelings in sport! We’ve all had the horrible pre race dreams of […]

5 great spots in the UK for a mountain biking holiday

It may be drawing near to summer’s closing time, but mountain bike holidays are good for year-round experiences. Plus, when […]

3 step plan for cycling holiday planning

Planning a cycling holiday can be stressful but don’t give up, these trips are great experiences and can transform your […]

Be inspired by Olympic champion Tom Pidcock

When Tom Pidcock rode to Olympic gold in the men’s mountain bike cross country event at Tokyo 2020, he propelled […]

Why draft legal racing will make you a better cyclist

Words: Tom Epton The Olympics are here, and that means that draft legal triathlon is about to be front and […]

How to plan your own long-distance bike trip

It’s a good time for bike riding. This week the InternationElles made history with their world record-breaking ride from Land’s […]

Tour de France 2021: everything you need to know

You may know or have heard that the Tour de France is starting this weekend, but maybe you’re unsure what […]

Great road, MTB and gravel events – with spaces left!

Thanks to ever-changing lockdown restrictions, planning an event calendar has proved difficult lately. However, there is light at the end […]

Commuting: the best luggage and rucksacks for carrying your kit

We all know that one of the best ways to get fit quick is by commuting to work. Fitting in […]

Cycling in the UK: where’s best to get away from it all?

If the past year has taught us anything about cycling, it’s that there’s a lot to discover in our local […]

Pedal Cover partner with Cycling UK

Cycling UK is the UK’s largest cycling charity, devoting their time to ensuring that cyclists have access to cycling; whether […]

Finding the work, life, training balance

Creating time. Words from Tom Epton If you’re an athlete training upwards of ten hours a week while also working […]

Press the pedals and mess with your stress

There are a myriad of motivations for turning a pedal from winning bike races to taming greenhouse gases, to group […]

How to get into Time Trialling

The time trial, the race of truth, is either a cyclist’s worst enemy or best friend. There’s no hiding in […]