Road Cycling

Hands up if you've ever gone out of your way to avoid riding hills? Or maybe you have one you can't avoid on your commute, but you hate it and everyone else seems to just glide up past you, spinning their pedals happily and putting in seemingly a fraction of the effort you are!? Good news! Unless you are attempting an epic climb at a 15% incline, there is (probably…) nothing wrong with you - you may just need a "friendlier" gear ratio for your fitness and strength! What the hell is a gear ratio? Put simply, it’s the gear range...

If you've ever felt the rubbing, pinching, soggy hell that is a crappy chamois, you'll understand it when we say that the chamois can be a girl's best friend or her worst enemy, depending on a few very important factors. Even if you're new to cycling and haven't experienced it first hand, we're sure you can already imagine how it would feel to put on damp skinny jeans and try to run in them.  Bottom line: ouch. This guide aims to share a few pointers for road cyclists in the hope that you find the right cycling shorts for you! 1 Test...

Whether you've just started cycling or you're coming back after an extended time, it's important to have a few basics to make sure you have a safe and comfortable bike experience. We can’t recommend more strongly the need to wear the right gear when riding your bike, because the biggest thing discomfort leads to, is discouraging you from riding your bike. We don’t want that! These 8 pieces are essential to having fun on your bike - and remain the same no matter if you're on a hybrid heading for a casual loop around your neighbourhood or heading out on...

1 Swing your legs straight out of bed when your alarm goes off Ok so this one isn't strictly a habit for on the bike, but it is a good habit to making sure you maximise your riding time (so it totally counts). Getting up in the morning is HARD. Especially if you have kids or are a carer, as you can't always control when you go to bed and how much sleep you'll get. Obviously if you need to sleep in, sleep. There's no point in exhausting yourself and being miserable throughout the day. But if you just feel...

One of the most common questions we get asked is around what to do about a soreness down there. Aside from conditioning, here are Kate Bates's top tips this week to alleviate sit bone soreness.