Ascend like a pro

Your New Year’s resolutions have been made and the last of the mince pies scoffed. But if you’ve hit a multisport plateau and progress is glacial, if not static, then this is the time to start address

It’s fair to say that the demand for ultra events has never been bigger. It’s not just cycling, either – ultra-running has seen a similar boom too. When century rides and marathons are no longer enoug

The four-time national cyclo-cross champ talks gym workouts, CX-specific training, and why motivation is a moveable feast

The fluidity of well-honed souplesse; soaring Alpine passes; the dynamism of a peloton in full flight... There are plenty of examples to demonstrate that cycling is one of the most graceful sports on

When cycling’s your job, real-world skills remain frozen in time

Amid the short, cold days of winter, many riders struggle with motivation and mood. James Shrubsall finds out why this time of year hits so hard – and how to fight back