Mind over mishap

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

After breaking his leg in a skiing accident, Chris Marshall-Bell strove to bounce back as rapidly as a pro cyclist. Here’s what he learnt along the way

Welcome to Mind Matters, our new column in which we will focus on all aspects of our emotional wellbeing, mental health and how this is intrinsically linked to our physical fitness.

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can manage how we deal with challenges. Our expert guide will help you survive (and even thrive) when things get tough

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

Switching off can be harder than it sounds —if you find it tough to unwind on holiday, try these therapist-endorsed tips to let yourself go, writes Sara Keenan