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In cycling circles being able to climb fast is revered. We’ve seen some great cycling battles fought on legendary climbs such as Mont Ventoux or Alpe d'Huez. Being able to climb is seen as a sign of cycling progression, and it is fair to say that each of us wants to be good at getting up that hill.

Group riding brings many benefits to your cycling. You cycle further for less effort, experience camaraderie, learn from others, and there is a particular skill set to riding in a large training peloton to master. To ride effectively in a group, there are rules to follow to avoid accidents and to…

Finding new and exciting places to ride keeps life interesting. Training remains fresh and gives you new places to explore. New routes offer the chance to ride a previously unknown pleasant stretch of road or be greeted by a fantastic view. New routes avoid exercise boredom and help to increase…

Last week we discussed bike upgrades that make you go faster. If you’re considering an upgrade or three, you should read it as it provides valuable insights: Bike Upgrades that Make You go Faster.

This is not the end of the go faster story, however. If you’re really serious about travelling as fast…

Although it is your power and endurance that determines how fast your bike travels, a few well-chosen upgrades will give you marginal speed gains improving how the bike feels, and indeed how fast you go. If you are considering upgrading parts of your bike, this post will give you insights into…

When cycling is discussed, we tend to focus on men’s races, events, and riders. Websites such as CyclingRanking has painstakingly gone through every men’s race to produce a list of the best cyclists of all time. This powers discussion and debate about the sport as we all have our own ideas about…

To be considered the best road cyclist in the world is a rare crown worn by few. Even fewer cyclists are regarded as one of the greats of the sport. At Cycling Ranking, they have gone through every race and time trial from 1869 up until 2021, assigning points to each cyclist that finished. This…

SportActive - Faster, Fitter, Stronger

No matter your level in cycling, it is fair to say you want to be able to ride faster. How fast you cycle, together with how far you can ride is how most of us chart progress. By using certain training techniques and equipment, you’ll become stronger and subsequently a faster rider on the flat.…

For those looking for the physical challenge of a lifetime, a triathlon is the perfect endurance race that encompasses the three main disciplines of running, cycling, and swimming. In recent years, more and more people have been taking on the ultimate physical challenge. If you want to get in on a…

The idea of this guide is to help you maximise your cycling time, maintain your condition, and to continue to get enjoyment from cycling.

With tighter restrictions in place in the UK and Ireland and with much of the world poised to follow suit, cycling is not just a wonderful thing to do but offers…

The year 2020 has almost gone. It's been a big challenge and endurace test for everyone. But we look forward to 2021 with a positive outlook for our SportActive holidays.

There were a few SportActive highlights, the Mont Ventoux Challenge and October Summer Cycling in…

Cyclists need to watch out for a variety of injuries, especially sciatica. This irritating condition alters your sciatic nerve causing it to send tingling sensations throughout your lower back. If not treated, it could lead to chronic muscle weakness, especially in your legs. Below you’ll find more…