Now that Strava is charging £4 per month for full access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses whether, in terms of motivation and training benefits, it’s money well spent Late last month, training platform Strava made some significant changes to its user terms. Some of the features that were previously free are now available only with a paid-for subscription, and most new development will be available only to subscribers. In Strava’s own words to its users, “A few of our free features that are […]
Winner of the first dhb photo competition goes to Charlie Pilkington who braved the climb he everested on last year in order to get a picture. The winner of the dhb photo competition for May is Charlie Pilkington for this shot of him riding up the Daneway in the Cotswolds near Cirencester. Charlie was on a ride with his son who took the picture on his phone, meaning they’ll no doubt have to share the £100 worth of dhb clothing that […]
Now that restrictions on riding have been lifted throughout the UK our monthly challenges have shifted back to an outdoor focus, although if you’re still riding in virtual worlds, they can be done there. This month both challenges have a very clear climbing focus, so hit those hills and enjoy that hard earned fitness gained […]
CESENATICO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 08: Italian cyclist Marco Pantani, Tour de France and Giro d'Italia race winner in 1998, attends a TV interview at his family house on November 8, 1998 in Cesenatico, Italy. Pantani, 34, was found dead February 14, 2004 in his hotel room in Rimini, Italy. His death was ruled accidental - the result of a drug overdose - but his family has long contested those findings, suspecting foul play. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)On one side of the door the light is golden and vibrant, the glow provided by Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Felice Gimondi and so many other legends of Italian cycle sport, their exploits captured in grainy black and white images. On the other...
Though you might enjoy riding solo under normal circumstances and spend a large part of your training – through choice or necessity – on your own, it feels different when it’s compulsory. Many of us are missing the buzz of competition, whether racing or just sprinting mates for a town sign, as well as the […]
