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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…

Watching the pros pedalling is almost like watching a work of art unfold as they ascend mountains and descend into valleys. To reach this level they have practiced for hours and days.

The better you can pedal, the better and smoother your rides.

To improve your pedal cadence, you need a strong…

Now autumn is here we know that winter is not far behind. The colder months bring shorter days and a nip in the air. Nonetheless, with a little planning, you can keep the pedals turning to keep your cycling skills sharp and your condition great.

With this in mind, let’s take a look at some winter…

Cycling is a fantastic exercise. It works certain muscle groups, exercises your heart and keeps you in better condition. It is also good for your immune system, which in the current climate is no bad thing. It can also be a good way of losing and maintaining weight and is a low impact sport. It…

There can be no denying that riding fast is a thrill. We all love the long winding descents like you encounter when you ride Mont Ventoux or Bonette. The wind whips around you, and the road disappears beneath your wheels. This is what riding fast is about.

Sprinting, is a cycling skill in of itself

When first starting in cycling, it is easy to make mistakes. If left unchecked, these mistakes can become habits affecting your performances and enjoyment of the sport. So, with this in mind, let’s take a look at the most common cycling mistakes new riders make.

Through eliminating mistakes you…

Pro cyclists know exactly what their heart rate and functional threshold power (FTP) is. They use the numbers to guide their training by splitting their training rides into zones. Zone 1 is a very casual ride, while zone 4 is similar to the power needed to climb a mountain.

Increasingly, it is not…

Although cycling is fantastic, there can be no denying it can be a time-consuming sport. Improving means putting in the hours and effort. If you are short on time, this may make you feel that big cycling events such as sportives are out of reach.

The good news is that by using specific training…