A beginner’s guide to mountain biking for all fitness levels
Thrills, skills and fitness: mountain biking provides them all. We guide you through the different types, bikes, techniques and locations.
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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.
Three winter turbo trainer sessions recommended by a cycling coach
Short focussed sets are key to keeping things interesting and unlocking race success. Follow three such workouts below.
What is cyclocross? And how CX can sharpen your winter form and bike skills
Cyclocross incorporates two of tri’s three disciplines in a frenetic format that’s great for off-season fitness. Nik Cook flings himself at the filth to find out more
How to ride in a group
Go from group riding novice to dab hand by reading our tips on bunch cycling etiquette, technique and communication.
How to use heart rate monitoring and zones to boost cycling speed and fitness
Performance coach Mark Kleanthous explains the best heart rate training zones for different cycling intensities.
Built to budget, spec’d for speed: Where to start building your own tri bike
Go to a specialist to build your dream tri bike to order and things can soon get a bit… pricey. But is it possible to do it yourself for less? Bruce Wilson decided to have a go ahead of his next tri…
How winter riding can transform your triathlon bike handling
The off-season shouldn’t mean an automatic retreat indoors. In fact, cycling opens up a whole new world of options and possibilities. Triathlon coach Ben Bright explains…
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
Is ROUVY the secret to smashing your triathlon bike leg in 2026?
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…
Beginner’s guide to off-road biking
Off-road biking is a great way to mix up your training and build new skills in preparation for the race season. James Costley-White explains the basics…
How to improve your cycling efficiency
Focussing on cadence drills can help improve your pedalling coordination and, as a result, your efficiency.
Get ready for Ironman: Crush the bike leg
180km! 112 miles! Whatever you want to call it, an Ironman bike leg is a mightily long way. Here’s how time-crunched age-groupers can conquer this legendary multisport distance this season and beyond.
Pro mountain biking tips for beginners
We explain how to go from MTB newbie to seasoned shredder
Improve your aero cycling position and power
Optimise your bike fitness and position with these four must-do sessions from three of the country’s leading triathlon and cycling coaches – Matt Bottrill, Jamie Webb and Andy Wadsworth
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.
How can I increase my cycling speed?
Looking to boost your bike speed without spending much? Read our advice on tech, technique and planning.
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
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…
