Last March, Lizzie Deignan and husband Phil announced they were expecting their first child. Fast-forward almost a year, their daughter Orla is now five months old and Lizzie is back training again. We caught up with Lizzie to find out how she’s balancing being a mother with her gruelling training schedule. First of all, how…
Getting the right bike fit is something that everyone knows the importance of – it keeps injury at bay, helps you go faster and further and makes the overall cycling experience a lot more comfortable. Yet so many people get their bike fit wrong. This is surprisingly easy to do as there are so many…
We wanted to know more about the stunning Santini X Lizzie Cyclewear collection, so we sat down with the collection’s designer, Fergus Niland to talk about the collaboration process, working with Lizzie and the aspects that go into a great piece of cyclewear. Why did you decide to collaborate with Lizzie? The development and investment…
You’ll know all too well how exhausted your body feels after a long bike ride, especially if you’ve been doing a lot of climbing. That’s why it’s essential you provide your body with what it needs to be able to recover sufficiently: eating enough protein for muscle recovery, and enough carbohydrates to replenish your energy.…
People start cycling for a number of reasons: to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle or just to improve their general fitness. However, although the physical benefits of cycling are widely documented, what is often forgotten is how much it can help our mental health too. According to statistics from The International Stress Management Association, stress…
Millions of people in the UK own a bike, but most of us will only know how to cycle to and from to work, or how to go on a leisurely Sunday bike ride. However, when it comes to seriously stepping it up a gear – sorry we couldn’t resist the pun – and kickstarting…
From beautiful scenery to serene roads, a lot goes into a great cycling route. However, on roads that often feel like they’re catered for no other transportation but cars, buses and trucks, it can feel like glorious cycling routes in the UK are few and far between. However, the UK has much to offer for…
The Insurance Choice Awards aims to find the UK’s best insurance companies by asking customers like you to vote and share your experiences…it’s a bit like the X Factor, but for Insurance! Who’ll win? Only you decide! We’d love to make to go on and become a Winner, but we need your help to make this happen. Voting is…
Riding your bike is one of the best feelings in the world, but you can be quickly kept off the saddle if your bike breaks. To ensure you can continue enjoying your favourite pastime, you need to make sure your bike is properly maintained. Even if you’re a complete mechanics novice, it’s never been easier…
