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Amid the short, cold days of winter, many riders struggle with motivation and mood. James Shrubsall finds out why this time of year hits so hard – and how to fight back

I like the slow-quick-slow burn of early spring, with the leaves unfurling slowly but surely. Some plants are decidedly cautious; whitebeams and catalpa won’t show themselves for weeks, while impatien

A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

Two-time British champion turned commentator writes for MCN every month

Frosty mornings, quiet trails and the sheer joy of a hot drink after a cold ride are just three of the simple pleasures to be found when riding through the winter months. Despite the pitfalls of cycli