I have ridden up Mallorca’s most iconic climb, Sa Calobra, countless times and got dangerously close to 30:00. So I decided that it was time to stop being a “nearly man” and get it done in sub-30.
Read MoreSince moving out of London to the countryside, I have missed training with my teammates — who pushed me harder than I can alone. That's why I had been looking forward to (and targeting) the Le Col SpeedFesTT — a Time Trial and Circuit race series at Thruxton Race Circuit.
Read MoreLincoln GP Photo journal., and Zepp’s first bike race!
Read MorePhoto journal of the Rutland-Melton Cicle Classic (Britain’s longest-running international (UCI) single-day bike race).
Read MoreWant to save watts, increase the life of your drivetrain 10x, and reduce the amount of time spent servicing your chain? Meet Silca’s Super Secret Hot Melt Wax and lube.
Read MoreHeading indoors this winter? Welcome to the club. Here are five of my top tips for indoor training and a few of my favourite sessions to download.
Read MoreI knew this would happen. My new frame and my new arrival would coincide (yes, I have become a father). We had a pact, me and my baby, they would wait for me to finish building my bike before arriving. The day I wrapped the bar tape and crimped the cable ends, the contractions began. Thank you, baby, for waiting.
Read MoreI hard to go and say goodbye to Sa Calobra. It's one of my favourite climbs and places on this planet. I could feel my descending improving — it's mind-blowing how much you can improve with the right conditions. It was time to channel Jan Ullrich for the way back up.
Read MoreDescending the Puig Major felt 'endless', let alone the climb. "The Pig" is the longest climb on the island: 14km, 830m elevation, and a steady 6% gradient (from Soller to Tunel de Monnaberthe).
Read MoreMy interpretation of heaven is an endless climb. So why Mallorca and not the Dolomites? I keep coming back because the roads are like carpet, it's stunning, and there is enough elevation to satisfy my hunger. Also, this trip wasn't a training camp. Here comes the announcement… this trip was a “babymoon”.
Read MoreA bike fit is a journey — not a destination. As your lifestyle and training change/evolve, you may need to tweak your position to accommodate. I headed over to the Vires Velo Physiology Studio to check on my training progress, find ways to improve and dial in my bike bit for the season ahead.
Read MoreSomething happened when I arrived at the L'Eroica Britannia press event and slid my leather shoes into toe clips and fastened the straps — rather than twisting the ratchet on my carbon shoes and clipping into my Speedplay pedals.
Read MoreWhether you're a veteran turbo trooper or have just enrolled, hopefully, you can pick up a trick or two.
Read MoreOutside of POC HQ and the pro ranks of EF Education-Nippo and Drops-Le Col, I am the first person to get my hands on the feathery brand-new POC Elicit Clarity that weigh just 23g…
Read MoreRiding with Eddy Merckx… Where do I start?
Read MoreI met some great people on the LeBlanq Isle of Wight weekend. Katie is one of them. Watch her brilliant video blogs.
Read MoreThe mind is sharper than the sword, so use it to cut through any self-doubt by breaking down the challenge. For example, this structured session is seventy-five minutes, but you only have to apply yourself for ten. You just show up for the rest.
Read MoreThere are some ugly truths in cycling. Putting our bodies through countless hours of rotary abuse takes its toll. We obsess about recovery, nutrition, bike maintenance, kit, etc. But we often neglect to take care of our skin and put up with unnecessary discomfort.
Read MoreSpaghetti al granchio (Crab Spaghetti) is my all-time favourite pasta dish. After posting a picture on my Instagram story, I had a lot of people ask for the recipe. So here it is.
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