Whilst I may not be riding quite as much as I'd like to be at the moment, I certainly remember the feelings of hunger after a long day on the bike. Often it would leave me reaching for the nearest takeaway menu for something really unhealthy, but what if you could set your meal up... Continue Reading →
Why being ‘better’ is the only new year’s resolution you should make…
It's the 4th of January, 2020. Four days into the new year and a time when many of us will have already failed our often lofty, invariably unachievable resolutions for the coming year. We've talked about new year's resolutions before, but they so often turn out to be difficult pass-fail challenges that send us spiralling... Continue Reading →
Porridge!
Porridge is an excellent way to start the day, particularly if you have a long ride ahead, or it's a cold winter morning and a long day at work, school or college beckons. A very cheap yet nutritious meal packed with slow burning energy it may be, however it is probably fair to say it... Continue Reading →
Fuelling your rides…
Believe it or not, you can probably ride further than you think. For most of us our actual potential is often far beyond what we think it is, but what separates us from more seasoned riders often boils down to diet and determination. This week we had World Porridge Day, apparently. Perhaps this is the perfect... Continue Reading →
More tips for a comfortable ride…
Following on from Brendon's guest post, we thought it would be a good opportunity to offer up a few tips for tweaking your bike setup for optimum comfort. We've been there. Nobody likes to have their ride ruined by pain and discomfort caused by an ill-fitting bike, but sometimes a few subtle tweaks are all that... Continue Reading →
Hydration on the bike
Hydration at any time of year is vital for not just the enjoyment of your ride, but also your overall state of health. Many of us struggle to drink enough water during the day & often overlook just how vital adequate hydration is for everything else in your life. However, as the weather improves, the... Continue Reading →
Recovering from a long ride…
A long ride can be tremendously satisfying, not least because you often get to see some wonderful things, but also because you know that your efforts will have taken you a step further along your path to a stronger, fitter version of you. However, your body needs to recover in order for you to experience... Continue Reading →
Commuting by bike & weight loss…
In news that will surprise nobody, this week another study has found that people who don't drive to work stay slimmer. Up there with such profound questions as "do bears defecate in the woods?" and "if a tree falls in the forest and there's nobody around to hear it, does it make a sound?" the... Continue Reading →