Small habits

With the start of a new year comes the irresistible pull of ambitious resolutions. Big goals can be exciting, but often it’s the small, steady habits that truly transform our cycling experience - keeping it fun and fulfilling all year long.

Published on: 15/01/2025

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• All Cycling

Your cycling superpowers

Think about the term ‘cycling skills’ and your brain may follow a natural route to bike handling, power output, tricks, race craft and Madison hand slings, but look a little deeper and there are a bunch of transferrable skills that riders have evolved – almost without realising! How many of these can you relate to?

Published on: 02/01/2025

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The power of numbers in cycling

Whether you are a casual commuter or training for your next big race, it can feel like you’re spending as much time tracking numbers as you are enjoying the ride. But used wisely, those numbers can transform your training, help you avoid injury, and even connect you to a broader community.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 19/09/2024

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• Beginner
• Road

What to expect from your first road race

Racing on the road can be very different from training rides or racing on closed circuits. What should you expect from racing on the road, what are the common mistakes and how do you avoid making them?

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 16/03/2021

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• Intermediate
• Road
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New Year, New Plan

If you’ve resolved to improve your cycling performance, a structured training plan, no matter what your level, is the most effective way to get the most out of every pedal stroke. With plans suitable for complete cycling novices and competitive riders alike, British Cycling have a training plan suitable for you.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 08/01/2021

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• Beginner
• All Cycling

Buying a cycling helmet with Lazer

If you’re racing or riding a British Cycling sportive, a helmet is compulsory, most clubs insist on them and the majority of riders when out training now opt to wear one. However buying one can be a confusing experience so we’ve asked Lazer, British Cycling’s official helmet supplier, for their advice.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 27/11/2020

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• Beginner
• Feature

How to ride rollers

In these days of smart trainers and virtual cycling platforms such as Zwift, traditional rollers can seem a bit outdated and limited but having a set and being able to ride them is definitely still worthwhile.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 27/11/2020

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• Intermediate
• Beginner
• Road
• Track
• Feature

Essential knowledge for sportive riders

With the great news that sportives and other non-competitive events can resume in England from Saturday 5 September, you might be looking to fit in some events before the season ends. These events will be taking place under certain restrictions and guidelines and you can find out more about these here.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 26/08/2020

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• Beginner
• Sportive