Since my first blog last month there’s been a few changes in my life. First of all I am now engaged to my fiancée Phil and I also won gold in the Road World Championships in Richmond – you could say it’s been a pretty eventful month! Lizzie Armitstead – Flying to America Before the…
There are now more cycling apps than ever; the smartphone having replaced the humble bicycle computer as the most popular means to track your rides, plan routes & training programmes, record stats and reach target goals. Below are a few of the most rated: 1) Strava Allows you to track running or riding with GPS,…
1) Prepare mentally as well as physically Know the routes, study the maps; it’s important to have a good idea of the ride you’re about to take on. Practical route mapping also serves to remind us just how much there is to explore! 2) Functional training Train the muscles and respiratory systems to do what…
As a proud partner of Cycling Weekly’s 2015 Sportive Series we are delighted to announce that we have ten entries to give away for each and every sportive this coming season.
Starting cycling is one of the best decisions you could ever make. Cycling is known to improve brainpower, relationships, health and happiness. It helps increase stamina, eats up calories, improves heart health and builds strength and muscle tone. We could go on about the benefits but instead here are some tips on the best way…
Cycleplan, in association with bicycle retailer Wheelies, hosts an exclusive Facebook competition to win a brand new £1,000 Specialized bike!
#1 Cycle more The old saying ‘practice makes perfect’ is true and is certainly the case when it comes to improving your fitness levels for sport. There are numerous ways to train. The hard part is finding more time to cycle. If you have a busy working life a great option is to cycle to…
Every year in the UK around 500,000 cycles are stolen – that’s one every minute. Mistakenly, many cyclists assume their bikes are protected under household contents insurance, and it’s only when they make a claim that they discover there are limitations to this. To avoid these shortcomings it makes sense to take out specialist cycling…
