Tag: Cycling

With the arrival of the first Classics of the season, the cycling fraternity are well-catered for when it comes to spring excitement. And as the likes of Sagan, Froome and Kittel prepare for another long, hard campaign, it’s an opportunity for those who prefer a more leisurely pace to plan their rides for the year. […]

Very few things in life can compare to the immaculate crunch of bike tyres rolling through tightly-packed snow or the brisk winter air rushing past your cheeks during an early morning ride. On the other hand, being soggy and fighting hypothermia just to get in a little exercise doesn’t appeal to every cyclist out there. […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the comedy programme ‘Benidorm’. In January, whilst the stars of the show gathered at a celebration in London, I was in the programme’s namesake for a training holiday!   Whilst the Benidorm depicted in the show is a place for sun seeking, beer drinking Brits, in winter the […]

For some, the period between Christmas and New Year is a bit of a write off. But while a lot of people will be recovering from an over-indulgent festive period, others will be looking for the perfect sports events to work off that turkey.   Whether you’re a runner, swimmer or cyclist, there is something […]

As a competitive multi-sport athlete it is essential that I keep training through the winter. Consistency through the winter months translates into summer race results – a saying in the race community is “winter miles means summer smiles!” However it isn’t easy to keep active in the winter as it can be hard to stay […]

British Cycling is encouraging wannabe amateur riders to embrace the ‘social cycling’ scene with it’s new initiative. HSBC UK Ride Social has been created in association with the sport’s governing body to bring together those looking to take up the sport.   According to recent research carried out by YouGov, 40% of adults in the […]

For many, cycling the entire length of the UK from Lands’ End to John o’ Groats, is a challenge that is already quite achievable. But with the new technology now available, cyclists can even do it without leaving the comfort of their own home.   Aaron Puzey took 85 hours of cycling time, spread over […]

Whilst it might be tempting to pass the weekend lounging on the sofa or down your local pub with friends, spending a day embracing the British fresh air on a bike can never be a bad idea. Whether it’s with your family through the forest, or just by yourself down the riverside, it’s important to […]

In 2015 I learnt that through cycling I could achieve much more than getting Strava points, winning trophies and championship titles or achieving PBs. That was the year I helped raise £1 million for Cure Leukaemia by riding the entire route of the Tour de France, one day ahead of the professional peloton. Since then, […]

Europe presents Brits with a plethora of awesome cycling destinations on their doorstep. One man that has more experience than most of enjoying these routes is Richard McLaughlin of Adventure Cafe. With a wealth of knowledge on where’s best to ride on the continent Richard has very kindly shared with us his top six trips […]