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

Know your Shimano road groupsets

Do you know the difference between 105 and Dura-Ace and which should you opt for on your next bike? We talk to Julian Thrasher, Head of Training at Shimano UK, to find out the answers.

How to race in strong winds - Race Smart

Strong winds, such as crosswinds can define bike races. Find out here what to do in this race situation.