An expert’s take on… long-distance touring

Cycling ignites passion, but too much pressure and expectation can burn it away. Psychologist and racer Steve Mayers tackles the delicate issue of burnout

Two hours into the club ride and, yep, there that niggle is again… It’s not painful enough to stop the ride, but is distracting you from the views, the sunshine and the chat. Yes, most of us will have

Awareness around mild traumatic brain injury is on the rise, with Jonas Vingegaard and Luke Rowe two high-profile cases within cycling in recent seasons. But what is professional cycling doing to deal

After a tough race there’s a magic 20min recovery window where your metabolic rate is elevated. If you get your nutrition right you can capitalise on this and speed up muscle repair. You should be aim

he quest for better midlife health usually begins with a shocking photo. Who is that tired person in the pic? A stressful house move, work challenges and a slide into my 40s had left me feeling old. I

Q How can I run longer distances without getting tired? A As you run longer distances, it’s normal to feel tired. To run further without exhausting your body will mean adapting to the extra mileage an