Essential skills sets

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

Feeling lightly singed by the potential of our BMW S1000R , editor Armitage toddles along to Mallory Park for a confidence-righting masterclass from a pair of Mackenzies

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

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…

Mention the Ironman bike leg to any triathlon novice and watch as their jaw drops and their mind is blown. Some 180km (112-miles) after a 3.8km swim and before a marathon run? It’s the stuff of endura

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