Training: Here comes the summer

Be at the top of your game by the time summer rolls around with this six-week training plan. Words: Michael Donlevy…

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Training: Here comes the summer

Be at the top of your game by the time summer rolls around with this six-week training plan. Words: Michael Donlevy…

Loosen up: stretching

Do these stretch routines before and after you ride to improve performance and protect from injury Words Michael Donlevy Illustrations…

Recovery methods: truth or myth?

Leg compression, ice baths, protein shakes… there are plenty of suggestions for how to recover quicker from a hard ride….

Weekend warrior

A new study suggests concentrated weekend riding lowers the risk of heart disease Photo Danny Bird A burst of activity…

Don’t interrupt

What impact does a break in training have? Photo Danny Bird OK, this study is based on marathon runners but…

Running: friend or foe?

Will running add strength and speed to your cycling or just undermine your performance on the bike? Cyclist finds out…

Weight training – without weights

Get the benefits of functional strength training on the bike, not at the gym Photo Danny Bird It’s well documented…

Do get caught napping

A short sleep during the day can significantly increase reaction times and decision making Photo Danny Bird ‘I can’t translate…

Cycling staples

Ten ingredients every cyclist should have in their kitchen cupboard Words MICHAEL DONLEVY Photography TAPESTRY   Kitchen cupboards are often…

Inflammatory comments

Is muscular inflammation post-exercise such a bad thing after all? Photo Danny Bird   To quote a study on inflammatory…

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