Transition troubles

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

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RIDING POSITION You need to shift your body weight to take pressure off your hands and redistribute it to the saddle – for example, with a shorter stem or higher-rise bar. HAND PRESSURE Avoid ‘death-g

Moving through the gears feels very different for anyone learning to ride side-saddle. Here, trainer Phoebe Ling tells Helen Milbank how newbies should up the pace in style

Gridwork can be the key to honing a horse’s jumping skills, provided the pitfalls are ironed out, says showjumper Olli Fletcher

Generally, a sound technique is also the most ...