Harnessing the power of the mind can dramatically improve performance, hence the take-up of sports psychology among elite riders. Catherine Waterfall finds out how it can benefit grassroots competitors

Professor Moira Lafferty on helping riders be their best, holding up a flight at Heathrow and travelling the world

Colombian climber Julián Arredondo was never one to do anything by halves: ‘I was mixing drugs with alcohol and women. I took a little bit of everything, but it never filled this deep emptiness I had

Whether it’s managing pre-race nerves, staying motivated through long training sessions, or recovering after a tough event, the mind plays a crucial role in every stride you take. “Self-knowledge, emo

COMPETITION NERVES — TRACEY COLE answers…

Cyclist: What did you learn most about yourself last season? Mattias Skjelmose: That I’m a fighter, I don’t give up. I’ll take my knocks but I’ll always stand back up. The whole season was pretty much