Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day
The fitness mantra, you must ‘use it or lose it!' might be a bit of a cliché, but it turns out that this saying perfectly sums up one of the key principles of fitness and exercise - reversibility. At a time of year when it's tempting to leave the bike in the shed, it's even more important to maintain fitness What really happens to your cycling fitness if you're forced to take an extended break from the saddle? Physiologist Andrew Hamilton explains the consequences of the time off the bike
Mark Beaumont rode around in world in just 78 days, covering 240 miles a day. What did he discover about himself, and about the limits of human endurance, along the way?
- Photos by Daniel GouldMark Beaumont.On day nine of his attempt to ride around the world in 80 days, Mark Beaumont found himself on the …Continue reading »
How does a gifted young rider become a champion? Is it more about talent or training? CW asks scientists, coaches, and a teenage sensation
- Words by Jamie EwbankTom Pidcock in the junior men's time trial at the 2017 World Championships (Sunada)How does a gifted young rider become a champion? Is it more about talent or training? CW asks scientists, coaches, and a teenage sensation
Or - how not to punch yourself in the eye with your overshoes and remortgage your house to pay for a slippery bike Pacing is key in a cycling time trial. Image: Andy JonesWant to try entering some cycling time trials? Here's everything you need to know about what the events entail, how to enter and how to prepare
