Skills & Techniques: Getting Started

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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

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Your 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

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The 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

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New 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

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Buying 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

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How 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In these days of smart trainers and virtual cycling platforms such as Zwift, traditional rollers can seem a bit outdated and limited but having a set and being able to ride them is definitely still worthwhile.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

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Tips 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

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Get 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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