Skills & Techniques: Getting Started
Small habits
With the start of a new year comes the irresistible pull of ambitious resolutions. Big goals can be exciting, but often it’s the small, steady habits that truly transform our cycling experience - keeping it fun and fulfilling all year long.
Published on: 15/01/2025
Read full articleYour cycling superpowers
Think about the term ‘cycling skills’ and your brain may follow a natural route to bike handling, power output, tricks, race craft and Madison hand slings, but look a little deeper and there are a bunch of transferrable skills that riders have evolved – almost without realising! How many of these can you relate to?
Published on: 02/01/2025
Read full articleThe power of numbers in cycling
Whether you are a casual commuter or training for your next big race, it can feel like you’re spending as much time tracking numbers as you are enjoying the ride. But used wisely, those numbers can transform your training, help you avoid injury, and even connect you to a broader community.
Knowledge Level: Beginner
Published on: 19/09/2024
Read full articleNew Year, New Plan
If you’ve resolved to improve your cycling performance, a structured training plan, no matter what your level, is the most effective way to get the most out of every pedal stroke. With plans suitable for complete cycling novices and competitive riders alike, British Cycling have a training plan suitable for you.
Knowledge Level: Beginner
Published on: 08/01/2021
Read full articleBuying a cycling helmet with Lazer
If you’re racing or riding a British Cycling sportive, a helmet is compulsory, most clubs insist on them and the majority of riders when out training now opt to wear one. However buying one can be a confusing experience so we’ve asked Lazer, British Cycling’s official helmet supplier, for their advice.
Knowledge Level: Beginner
Published on: 27/11/2020
Read full articleHow to ride rollers
In these days of smart trainers and virtual cycling platforms such as Zwift, traditional rollers can seem a bit outdated and limited but having a set and being able to ride them is definitely still worthwhile.
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Published on: 27/11/2020
Read full articleTips for cycling with kids
Cycling is not only a great way for your whole family to get exercise but can also be used to cut down on car use for short family trips.
Knowledge Level: Beginner
Published on: 29/05/2020
Read full articleGet into cycling
Before you head out on that first ride, here are some of the basics.
Knowledge Level: Beginner
Published on: 09/04/2020
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