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Cyclists love complicated solutions. We buy power meters, track heart rate variability, spend hours analysing training files and debate whether 28mm tyres are faster than 30mm tyres. Yet one of the most effective recovery tools available to us costs absolutely nothing. Walking. For a long time I saw walking as something that non cyclists did. If I wasn’t on the bike, in the gym or doing something structured, I felt like I wasn’t progressing. Over the past few months that opin

One of the biggest misconceptions in cycling is that a gram is simply a gram. Spend enough time around cyclists and you’ll hear riders talking about saving 20 grams with titanium bolts, 40 grams with bottle cages or 80 grams with a lightweight saddle. While every weight saving shows up on the scales, not every weight saving feels the same on the road. Some grams matter far more than others. The reason is rotational weight. This is the weight that actually spins when the bike

Three months ago I got back on the bike after spending close to years away from structured cycling. Like many riders returning to the sport, I wasn’t chasing podiums, KOMs or unrealistic goals. I simply wanted to become fitter, healthier and stronger than I was the day before. At the time, my FTP sat at approximately 154 watts - Zwift test quickly showed me how bad my FTP was, there was nothing special about that number. In fact, many cyclists would consider it quite low. But

How I removed nearly 700g off my Trek Emonda ALR 5 - without buying a new frame One of the biggest misconceptions in cycling is that you need a new bike to save meaningful weight. The reality is that many bikes are carrying hundreds of unnecessary grams in components that can be upgraded over time. Some upgrades are expensive while others cost very little. The key is understanding where the biggest opportunities exist and tackling them in the right order. Before you start dre

For most cyclists, a bike shop should be one of the happiest places we visit. It’s where we go to admire the latest bikes, dream about future upgrades, collect a freshly serviced bike, or simply chat with people who share the same passion for cycling. Yet despite being built around a sport that brings people together, many bike shops seem to have forgotten what customers actually want. After spending many years in sales myself, and after visiting countless bike shops across P

Cyclists love talking about training plans, power numbers, heart rate zones and the latest equipment upgrades. Yet one of the biggest performance factors is often overlooked. - Nutrition. You can have the best bike, the best training program and all the motivation in the world, but if your body isn’t receiving the fuel it needs, you’re leaving performance on the table. Over the years, I’ve learned that nutrition isn’t just about what you eat during a ride. It’s about the enti

When cyclists talk about improving comfort or performance, the conversation usually turns to training plans, bike upgrades, or bike fits.Yet one of the most important contact points on the entire bicycle is often overlooked. THE humbel saddle. Every pedal stroke you make is supported by three contact points: your hands, your feet, and your saddle. Out of those three, the saddle is the one supporting a significant portion of your body weight for hours at a time. Get it right a

f you’ve spent any time around cyclists, you’ve probably heard someone talking about Zone 2 training. For some riders, it’s the foundation of their entire training plan. For others, it’s the ride they constantly skip because it feels too easy to be worthwhile. I’ll be honest, Zone 2 can be a difficult sell. It doesn’t provide the excitement of a hard interval session. There’s no suffering to brag about afterwards, no record-breaking power numbers and no feeling of absolute ex

Everyone wants results. Whether it’s a higher FTP, more power on the bike, better health, weight loss, or simply feeling fitter than they did six months ago, the outcome is usually easy to define. Most people know where they want to go and what they struggle with is the journey required to get there. Recently, I was looking back at a fitness graph that showed a 900% improvement over ninety days. At first glance, it was impressive. The line was climbing, the numbers were movin

Stretching is one of those things that almost every cyclist agrees is important, yet very few give it the same attention they give their training plan. Most riders will happily spend hours researching wheels, tyres, nutrition strategies and training programs, but when it comes to mobility, the approach is often far less structured. For many of us, stretching only becomes a priority when something starts to feel tight, sore or uncomfortable. A stiff lower back after a long rid

If someone asked me where to spend money to improve the feel of their bike, tyres would be one of the first things I’d Say... Not carbon wheels. Not an oversized pulley wheel. Not a lightweight saddle. But rather, tyres. They’re one of the few upgrades you notice from the moment you leave the driveway. The bike feels different almost immediately. The way it corners changes. The way it responds to rough roads changes. Even the confidence you have in the bike can change, that’s

When cyclists start talking about upgrades, the conversation usually heads in a predictable direction. Carbon wheels, lighter bikes, aero helmets, ceramic bearings and electronic groupsets all tend to dominate the discussion. What rarely gets mentioned is the humble inner tube, it’s not particularly exciting. You can’t show it off at the coffee stop and nobody is going to notice it when your bike is leaning against a wall. Yet despite being hidden inside the tyre, the inner t

For a long time, I thought the best way to become a better cyclist was simple. Ride more. Ride longer. Ride harder. Like many cyclists, I viewed strength training as something separate from cycling. The gym was for bodybuilders, while cyclists improved by spending more time in the saddle. If I had an extra hour available, it made more sense to ride than it did to lift weights. Over the last few years, that mindset has changed significantly, not because strength training repla