Sunday 22ndJune 2025
Simon Warren, prolific cyclist and author of ‘Ride Britain’, gives a new meaning to the phrase “love thy enemies”. The hill climbing legend has returned…
After an intensive sports session you can feel exhausted. You’ve smashed your workout, but now your carbohydrate stores are empty; your body may have already…
The days of Tour de France riders hydrating mid-race with wine, beer and champagne (Bicycling 2016) are long behind us and generally speaking, we all know that excessive alcohol consumption…
Whether you’re just getting into bigger rides, or you’re a regular on the club run, the route you ride matters. Like riding uphill, route planning…
There is no denying it. These rather extraordinary times are tough. With events and races up and down the country postponed, gyms closing and most…
With race and event calendars a little up in the air, keeping active will help us stay healthy and sane. To help, we have put…
There’s no doubt that the Dragon Ride, irrespective of distance, is a significant skyward challenge with ~4900m of ascent in the Dragon Devil, 3200m in the Gran…
The importance of rest and recovery in the pursuit of athletic goals With the hustle culture of ‘rise and grind’ all around us, you’d be…
Getting ready to train outdoors in unpredictably cold, rainy or blustery conditions can be a dilemma. Too many layers and you sweat yourself cold. Not…
WHEN TO TRAIN & WHEN TO REST We all know consistency is key but sometimes, despite our best efforts, we will get ill. Knowing when…
