Technique

Technique

Male cyclist in green top rider the Merida Silex 200 gravel bike

12 tips to keep you riding in cold, wet conditions

How to ride in the frost, wind and rain this winter
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How to ride into a headwind | 10 tips to battle blustery conditions

A headwind need not sabotage your ride if you know how to handle it...
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Female rider in mustard top riding the Polygon Siskiu D6 full suspension mountain bike

Don't let winter ruin your mountain biking – read our guide for what to wear, how to prep and where to ride

Our top tips on mountain bike kit, setup and riding for winter
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Rollers, static bike, turbo or smart trainer? Which indoor cycling solution is best for you?

Everything you need to know about the different indoor cycling options
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10 surprising traffic laws you didn't know you were breaking as a cyclist

Keep your shirt on, no fancy riding and stay out of the water
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Shimano SPD, Shimano SPD-SL, Look Keo and Time cleats.

Everything you need to know about cycling with cleats

Our essential guide to switching to cycling with cleats and clipless pedals, from the benefits to practical real-world advice
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How to get better at climbing for cycling: 10 tips and 2 training sessions

Top advice and techniques for when the road points upwards
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Male cyclist in a blue coat riding the Ridgeback Expedition commuter bike

7 rookie cycling errors guaranteed to ruin your ride to work

Commuting by bike can make you happier, healthier and save you money – just don't make these mistakes
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Surly Steamroller Gravel Bike-1

"Fixed gear bikes are stupid and pointless, and I freaking love them" – 5 surprising reasons you need a fixie in your life

Better pedalling isn't one of them
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Liv Avail Advanced Pro 0 road bike for female riders

10 essential tips for taking your first Strava KOM/QOM

How to become a King or Queen of the Mountains
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Here are a few ways to go hair free

Dear roadies: you’re shaving your legs wrong

We’ve shared these mistakes so you can avoid them
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Cyclist's leg.

Which muscles does cycling work and how can you train them?

Key muscle groups used when riding and how they're employed
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Carlos Rodriguez cycles in the Galibier descent during the 4th stage of the 111th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, July 2nd 2024

Pro cyclists struggle with these 6 skills – but here's how you can master them

From Thibaut Pinot’s skittish descents to Tadej Pogačar’s struggles on hot days, even pro cyclists aren’t perfect. Expert coaches show how you can turn a weakness into a strength
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Bernard Kerr, mountain biker, with his dog

How to survive winter mountain biking – 7 tips from Bernard Kerr

Pivot Factory Racing’s Bernard Kerr brings you his top tips for keeping the fun going when it’s grim outside
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Cyclists riding the Yorkshire Dales

How to cycle in a group | Our top tips for group riding, from communication to pace lines

Stay safe and confident when cycling with others
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Rail trails for road cyclists - Taunton to Minehead

How to plan your first road bike ride

Everything you need for an enjoyable introduction to road cycling
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Cyclist riding the Trek Checkpoint SL 6 eTap gravel bike

Cycling injuries | How to fix the 6 most common types of pain caused by cycling

Overcome pain and strain, stay comfortable and ride more
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HOOGERHEIDE, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: Zoe Backsted of Czech Republic competes during the 74th World Championships Cyclo-Cross 2023 - Women's U23 on February 05, 2023 in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. (Photo by Fabien Boukla ATPImages/Getty Images)

Essential cyclocross skills and how to practise them

A good set of legs and lungs will prepare you well for cyclocross racing, but there are several ‘cross skills you’ll need to climb up the field
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Balance bikes are a great way for children to learn to cycle

How to teach a kid to ride a balance bike in 6 steps

Start your child on the journey to riding with pedals
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A tech gallery from Tour De Lunsar, Sierra Leone between April 26-30, 2023 Jack Duncan (L) and Nate Mesmer (R) from US team Mike’s Bikes lead a breakaway on Stage two. The two Mikes Bikes riders donated the Cannondale bikes to Lunsar Cycling Team after the race. The Mike Bike’s Foundation helps to facilitate bike donations from the US to Sierra Leone. They work with partner bike shops in Sierra Leone who pay for the shipping of the bikes. Mikes Bikes runs a strict policy for donations. The criteria the bikes need to meet before they are shipped involves having a market value of over $50. The partners in Sierra Leone sell the bikes and/or use the parts on the bikes and make profits from the sales that pay wages, help to run racing teams and fund new cycling related projects. There are other organisations running similar schemes. Working Bikes in Chicago, Village Bicycle Project in. Salt Lake City, Mikes Bikes in California and Re-Cycle in the UK.

How to ride your first century, double century or longer distance in 2025

Five tips to help you achieve your long-distance goals
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Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 hardtail mountain bike

Beginner's cycling tips: 25 essential pieces of advice for new cyclists

Our guide to the basics of cycling kit, clothing, technique and more
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95th UCI Road World Championships 2022 - Women Individual Time Trial

How to ride a time trial: 10 steps to TT success

A complete guide to training, equipment and race day
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Pre-teen boy riding mountain bike with his sister and parents during a family camping trip, close up

Beginner's guide to cycling with kids

Advice on finding the right kit, bikes and accessories, and where to ride with your children
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Beginner's cycling skills for adults.

Essential cycling skills for beginners: how to setup your bike and the key skills to master

Plus information on adult cycling lessons and where to find them
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