Off-the-bike boosters

Not cycling can make you a much stronger cyclist. That’s the counterintuitive message many tunnel-visioned cyclists need to hear. Yes, you love riding your bike, and the best way to get better at cycl

Despite decades of scientific research, getting fit on the bike still hinges on old-fashioned hard work. Are we looking for complexity where the answers remain simple, asks James Shrubsall

Refusal to deviate from your favourite training format puts you at risk of improvements stalling

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…

There are so many reasons to strength train to boost your physical and mental health, so the real question is why wouldn’t you strength train when you can gain all these benefits? Starting with the ph

Welcome to Mind Matters, our new column in which we will focus on all aspects of our emotional wellbeing, mental health and how this is intrinsically linked to our physical fitness.