Cymru am byth! Challenging courses, stunning landscapes, and a fantastic community vibe – Welcome to the realm of triathlons in Wales. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or it’s your first
Cymru am byth! Challenging courses, stunning landscapes, and a fantastic community vibe – Welcome to the realm of triathlons in Wales. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or it’s your first
I can think back to times when I forgot to press start at the beginning of a ride, or maybe at the end of the coffee stop, and felt like
Although 2023 spelled the end for many factory teams withdrawing from Enduro racing in 2024, you’ll be glad to hear that the UK still has some epic events available for
I’m a very lucky man. I’ve been able to ride my mountain bike in a lot of different places around the US over the last few years, and I’ve taken
Winter is on it’s way, and with it comes the annual challenge of gearing up for a ride. It’s dark, it’s cold, and layering up feels like a battle against
Staying motivated to exercise over winter can be hard enough at the best of times, but the festive season takes self-motivation to the next level. Not only do you have
What is the Festive 500? The Rapha Festive 500 – where the holiday spirit is measured in kilometres and pedal strokes! It’s that time of the year when Santa’s sleigh
Pedal into the holiday spirit with the Pedal Cover annual Christmas gift guide for cyclists. Lost at sea with no ideas on where to start looking for gifts? Fear not,
I’m not going to beat around the bush, cycling has become one of those sports where people will judge you for what you’re wearing and how you look. In the
During the course of the last 10 years, the world of indoor training has taken a quantum leap in terms of advancements. Functionality, ease of use, user base and fun
As the autumn colours fade away and the chilly air turns downright frosty, it’s that moment when we cyclists need to embrace a whole new vibe. Winter’s rolling in, and
The background We recently got wind of a local athlete, Alex Tennant, who had decided that after taking part in her first Triathlon in 2021, wanted to complete the four
Mountain biking and cycling in general, are one of those sports where the amount of money you spend is virtually limitless. Whether it be the latest bike, kit upgrades, tech,
From the first day of road racing in Australia to the season finale in Asia, via a UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series that took us from the Czech Republic
White shoes, socks and best bike season is all but done and dusted. For those of us with a few bikes in the garage, it’s nearing the time to put
Flattening steep inclines and ascending challenging hills is a true test of a cyclist’s strength, endurance, and mental fortitude. Whether you’re a seasoned rider looking to enhance your climbing prowess
For any keen cyclist or family rider, escaping home to ride different terrain is the norm. Whether it be driving 25 minutes to your favourite trail spot or taking your
Strength and conditioning is more widely known as S&C and is a selection of dynamic exercises that can be performed and gradually developed to create a more intense workout load.
The group road ride. The idyllic environment for the seasoned roadie and a source of anxiety-inducing hell for many of the uninitiated. Am I good enough? Will I fit in?
At the time of writing, the kids have just gone back to school and after what seemed like six weeks of eternal glum and drizzle, an area of high pressure
Cycling is a physically demanding sport that requires large volumes of energy . One of the common challenges faced by cyclists is “bonking,” also known as hitting the wall (in
For the first time in the modern era, the UCI World Championships came together in a full celebration of 13 of the sport’s disciplines in Glasgow, Scotland. With over 200
It feels that I have reached the boundary of what is possible on this trip when I push my bike up Mount Logan. The track marks the first time I
In recent years, sales of E bikes were on a steady upwards trajectory. With more manufactures releasing E bike models and covering all corners of the market, the appeal of
As a region, north Wales remains one of the UK’s most beautiful places to ride your bike, however it’s also one of the most challenging. In this short piece I’m
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