Ditch the cleats and learn how to ride flats. Pedal choice, pedal pin customisation, foot placement, getting loose and how to put it altogether.
How To
The four small and achievable secrets of progression
The secret of progression? Shh! The secret is to take small, achievable steps forward... but don't go telling everyone.
3 yoga poses to help you recover after a ride
Three of the best ways to get your body into a parasympathetic state Using these three yoga poses puts your body in a state for…
How to harness the power of gadgets to turbo boost your performance on the trails
Coach to the pros Alan Milway shows us how to harness the power of tech to turbo boost your performance on the trails.
Ride slow to get fast
A long, hard slog may feel like an investment in your fitness but polarising your riding between easy and intense can pay bigger dividends.
How to leave trail centres behind and tackle natural trails
Don't limit yourself to trail centres in winter - develop the skills to tackle rewarding natural singletrack.
12 ways to stop mud messing with your bike and body
A dozen steps to mitigate mud's effect, making mud plugging less of an ordeal more a chance to practice your skills when the weather and…
Mountain bike geometry explained
From top tube length to bottom bracket height, mountain bike geometry can reveal plenty about how a bike will ride and whether or not it…
How to set up mountain bike suspension
Everything you need to know about how to set up mountain bike suspension forks and rear shocks
What goes on inside a suspension fork?
What goes on inside your fork and shock? Discover the whole story as we delve into the inner workings of your suspension.
A couple of bike set-up tips to keep you riding through winter’s worst
Setting your bike up in a slightly more aggressive manner to handle the conditions will help your confidence no end. Here are some useful parts…
How to turn your regular commute into a skills training session
Cycling to work is a great way of staying in shape and saving you a lot of money. It’s also a good way of staying…
Gym moves for mountain bikers
How to train in the gym for enhanced riding performance. Coach to the pros Alan Milway shows us how to do the best gym moves…
Six ways to make your wet shoes dry out quicker
The easiest way to dry your shoes is to stuff with newspaper and then place them on top of a radiator, but we have a…
What happens when you blow through all your travel?
In a race to bottom out, we find out what happens to your bike when it blows through its travel
How to get the most out of your visit to a bike park
Once the preserve of downhillers, now trail riders are filling the minibuses, drawn by the promise of a month's worth of descending in just one…
How to get started commuting off-road
Perhaps every day, perhaps once a month, it’s more important you just get out and ride, and have something to look forward to in the…
How to get quick fast
Interval training is hard but it’s the simplest, quickest and most effective route to becoming a faster rider. Coach to the pros Alan Milway shows…
Ways of dealing with lack of traction in winter
Be armed and prepared in winter and you'll learn to embrace its slithery conditions and sub-optimal traction instead of fleeing to a warm sofa and…
20 ways you can afford a new bike
Here are twenty things you can try to help you fund your new bike fund just that little bit quicker.