Following her retirement, Helen Rowe, 70, from Benfleet, Essex, took some wise words to heart – with very positive results

Once the weather turns wet and wintry – and the two always seem to go hand-in-hand – riding can quickly become cold and unpleasant if you’re not well-prepared. But there’s a lot you can do to get your

I’d like a new trail bike. I’ve been riding a Santa Cruz Bronson for five years and it’s time I made a change. While my mates think I should get an enduro bike, I’d rather stick with something more ef

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

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

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