Essential skills sets

Former police rider Stewart Mackie highlights the techniques you can deploy this summer to become more confident and skilful than ever

‘How can I ensure I’m prepared for a huge biking day?’

Whether you want to power up your local hills or tame the snaking bends of Alpe d’Huez, improving your climbing is one of the most rewarding parts of cycling. Of course, cycling uphill can also be dem

Tell most people down the gym you’re considering a triathlon and they’ll immediately tell you how hard it is. Or how they had a mate who entered one, only to end up lost in a lake and eaten by a shark

Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Maybe think again. One study saw 10 of 19 female duathletes add twice-weekly strength sessions to their multisport programme. These comprised just four

We unearth the must-go destinations and amazing roads to make this your best biking year yet