Struggle — training tips
Training Tips: New Year’s Resolutions for Cyclists
Training Tips: Sportive Preparation: One Week To Go
Cycling in the Dales or Moors is like cycling on Mars; a world away from most riders’ natural terrain. Even the mountain munchers among us will feel alien to the relenting undulation and ferocious gradients of the North York Moors or Yorkshire Dales National Park. Here’s our top tips to prepare you for one of the hardest sportives you’ll come across…
1. Knowledge is King
Ignorance is not bliss! Study the route map in your Road Book, check out the climb stats on...
Training Tips: Functional Fitness Gym Exercises For Cyclists
Winter sportive Training Tips from the Pros
Jessica Learmonth: How to Beast your Bike Training - Even in Bad Weather
ITU Pro Triathlete, Olympian and Yorkshire Lass maxes-out her winter miles on the bike. Here’s Jessica’s tips for foul-weather sportive training.
1. Get Your Kit Choice Bang On
“My go-to kit for a long ride in bad weather is neoprene gloves and overshoes if its wet. I love my winter jacket. I also wear chunky winter boots - they look terrible but are worth it. I always wear a Buff - either on my head to keep my ears warm or around my neck to keep the cold wind out.”