Essential knowledge for sportive riders

With the great news that sportives and other non-competitive events can resume in England from Saturday 5 September, you might be looking to fit in some events before the season ends. These events will be taking place under certain restrictions and guidelines and you can find out more about these here.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 26/08/2020

• Beginner

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Common sportive mistakes

We look at the top 10 common sportive mistakes and how you can avoid them.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 01/03/2020

• Beginner
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Tackling steep climbs

Find out how to keep on riding when the road kicks up and traction starts to fail.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 11/06/2019

• Intermediate
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Tackling long climbs

If you are planning on riding some of the mighty climbs the UK has to offer, you will need to know how to cope with long climbs.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 13/05/2015

• Intermediate
• Road
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Riding the cobbles

Learn the key techniques and bike set-up tweaks for tackling cobbles.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 08/04/2015

• Intermediate
• Road
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Riding rolling roads

Over the course of a long ride, constantly rolling roads can gradually and subtly sap your strength, leaving you struggling as much as the longest Alpine col. Discover how to successfully battle the lumps and bumps in this article. 

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 02/07/2014

• Beginner
• Road
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10 tips to improve your climbing

Climb faster by following our top 10 tips.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 12/02/2014

• Intermediate
• Feature

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