Training advice from the roadside. FTP, intervals, fuelling, racing and the mental side, written by a British Cycling Level 3 coach and tested on real riders.
How Many Carbs per Hour When Cycling?
How much to eat on the bike, how to train your gut, and how to plan drinks and electrolytes. Plus a free fuel calculator.
How to Sprint Faster on the Bike
A fast sprint is power, position and timing. How to train each one and win more bunch finishes.
Your First Road Race: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need for your first road race or crit: licence, kit, skills and what to expect on the day.
Time Trialling: How to Start and Go Faster
Racing against the clock. How to enter your first time trial, what kit you need, and how to pace, train and get more aero.
How to Reflect on a Race and Learn From It
Every race teaches you something. A simple way to review your performance, learn from it and race better next time.
How to Pace a 25-Mile Time Trial
Moving up from 10s to 25s. How to pace a 25-mile time trial with power or heart rate, plan for the weather and fuel it.
Getting Into Track Cycling in London
Fixed gear, no brakes, banked corners. How to start track cycling in London, what you need and the races you can do.
Crashes, Racing and Respect
Crashes are rare but they happen. What causes them, how to react if one happens, and how to keep racing safe for everyone.
Racing in Belgium: Kermesses, Cobbles and Crowds
Why UK riders head to Flanders to race, what a kermesse is like, and how to plan a trip.
Periods, Hormones and Performance
What the research says about the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and training, and how to use it practically.
Stoicism for Cyclists: Control the Controllables
An ancient philosophy for modern riders. How Stoic ideas help with bad weather, bad legs and bad luck.
You Ain't Made of Sugar: Riding in the Rain
Rain is part of riding in the UK. How to dress, set up your bike and ride safely and confidently in the wet.
Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes
Sucking at something is the first step towards being good at it. Why mistakes are how cyclists learn, and how to make them useful.
Celebrating the Losses
Bad race days teach you more than good ones. How to turn a disappointing result into your next step forward.