The best cycling events in Europe and the UK to enter now
Europe has many brilliant cycling events for amateurs to enter. Add one of these to your calendar.
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How much cycling should triathletes do?
How much cycling should triathletes actually do? It’s a good question, so here’s coach Philip Hatzis with the answer.
How to cycle in the rain and cope with wet conditions
Wet conditions can pose all sorts of problems during training or the racing bike leg. Pete Bonfield and James Witts explain how to cope with the conditions
What is a sportive?
The best way to explore is on two wheels. Sportives are a great way to get friends and family involved in cycling and have fun on the bike.
Best cycling challenges for adventurous triathletes
History, hairpins and the Hebrides. Here are our essential picks of the UK’s best two-wheeled challenges.
High-intensity interval training: why and how to do HIIT
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts will help you achieve faster race times, whatever your distance. Joe Beer explains all you need to know and recommends key sessions
How to improve your lactate threshold for the bike leg
Sustained high-intensity efforts will boost your engine size, cruising speed and mental toughness, says Nik Cook
How to cycle in a headwind
Nik Cook explains how to cycle into a headwind and what you should be doing with your head/body position
How to deal with heavy legs on the bike
Feeling lethargic on the bike leg of a triathlon race is not uncommon, and there are several ways to ensure you’re still bursting with energy post-swim. Coach Joel Enoch provides the advice…
How to cycle fast downhill while staying safe
No matter how strong you are at riding uphill, if you’re descending skills aren’t up to scratch, you’re giving away free speed. Here’s how to get down safely at speed
What are the different parts of a road bike?
Become a bike whizz with this essential guide to bike components, where we explain the ins and outs of every part of your standard road bike…
What is Strava, and how does it work?
We break down all things Strava, including how best to interpret your performance stats, to KOM and Local Legend lingo busters. Get the most out of the popular multisports app with our ultimate Strava guide…
The secret language of cyclists: Group riding hand signals explained
We translate the most common group cycling hand signals and calls you can use to keep each other safe on the road.
What is Training Stress Score?
Training Stress Score is a term used to describe several performance metrics, but what does it mean in cycling? Nik Cook has the answers…
How to prevent back pain caused by cycling
Cycling can put our backs under plenty of strain and make us vulnerable to injury. Physio Glenn Withers explains how cyclists and triathletes can look after their backs to minimise risk of injury
Zwift: what is it and how does it work?
Popular virtual training app Zwift is used globally by both beginner triathletes and pros. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Let us explain…
How many calories does cycling burn?
Ever jumped off youur bike and wondered how many calories your pedalling has expended? We researched the answer for you.
What is a good cycling pace?
Want to know how fast your average bike speed compares in triathlon? Nik Cook takes a look at the data and has a handy tip for the number-crunchers…
I had a triathlon bike fit and wish I’d had one earlier
We headed to The Bike Tailor to discover why a bike fit could well be the best multisport purchase you ever make
10 tips to make the most of your turbo trainer
Daylight hours are shrinking so it’s time to hop on the turbo and just ride, right? Think again with our ultimate guide to optimising your indoor cycling
How to use winter to improve your bike handling skills for tri
The off-season doesn’t, and shouldn’t, mean an automatic retreat indoors. In fact, when it comes to riding, it opens up a whole new world of options and possibilities. Ben Bright explains…
ROUVY: the secret to smashing your triathlon bike leg in 2025
The immersive qualities and huge amount of fitness-specific workouts and training plans means indoor training app ROUVY will keep you riding strong this winter…
