Cycling tips

A power meter measures how much power you produce while riding, shown in watts. Unlike speed, which changes with wind, gradient and road surface, power tells you how much work your body is doing at that moment.

Riding through winter is entirely achievable with the right approach. A few practical changes to your preparation, gear and mindset can make cold weather riding safer, more enjoyable, and far more consistent.

You can tell a lot about a cyclist by how they talk about being tired. Some say it with a shrug. Some say it with a quiet sense of pride. And some say it with that hollow-eyed determination of a rider who has been pretending their legs will magically bounce back tomorrow.

Holidays can disrupt even the best training plans, but they also offer fresh ways to ride, explore and stay active. These 23 practical, feel-good holiday cycling tips will help you balance celebration and fitness, enjoy meaningful family moments and return to your routine energized – not exhausted.