Struggle — training tips

With the temperatures taking a sudden plummet, we pulled out our winter wardrobe for the first time to discover warn winter gloves and tatty old overshoes.

Training for a Struggle sportive in 2021 will mean the long winter base-mile rides will soon begin. So we thought we'd inspire you to think about your winter wardrobe, with out top picks for cycling kit we'd wear now - and throughout the winter. 

Stunning scenery and tough training; you could do no better than head out to Malham this winter to enjoy the views and road-test your climbing legs.  

We're challenge you to the gradients of Malham Cove, climb 4 of Struggle Dales Yorkshire sportive. But before you roll out read our rundown of this epic ascent...