Cross-training is popular in winter, providing respite from muddy trails (or even indoor cycling) while preventing a decline in general fitness. It’s about trying an activity that’s similar to mountai

Winter riding doesn’t have to be survival mode. Pro riders who know how to thrive through the colder months share their best hacks, habits and kit tweaks with Chris Marshall-Bell

After riding a tandem the length of Britain stopping only by pubs, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham argue that bikes and beer do mix – and that pedal-pushers need to keep pint-pullers in business

Mental health can shape not just a rider’s performance, but their horse’s wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs – and why it’s sometimes braver not to ride

COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

ENGLISH GOLFER What is your one health/fitness tip for 2026? Find a gym buddy or a trainer and stay as regular as you possibly can. What are your fitness goals this year? To stay as regular to as many