Bonk pr-oof your fuelling

Mountain biking can burn a lot of calories, and it’s important to replenish them to provide readily available energy while riding and to restock the body’s energy stores afterwards. You also need to e

The Doc weighs up the mixed blessing of cycling gadgets

Preparing nutritionally for an event is a complicated business. Google what to do and you’ll find conflicting advice about what and how much to eat. Everybody has an opinion! The fact is, what works f

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

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…

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