Category Archives: Facts & Stats

Guide To Creatine

Athletics and weight training supplements come and go; any health food shop or large gym is likely to offer a substantial range of powders, pills and other substances which promise to improve your training results in some way or other.  … Continue reading

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What Are Kettlebells?

If you’re a member of a local gym, you may have noticed some odd looking little lumps of iron sitting in the weight training area.  Kettlebells have been around for a very, very long time but only popular in certain countries.  It’s … Continue reading

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A Guide to Cyclo-Cross

A Guide to Cyclo-Cross So, mountain bikers, think you were the first to ride a bicycle off road?  Think again, cyclo-crossers have been at it for at least a hundred years, way before anyone though about sticking some fat tyres … Continue reading

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About Team Sky

While many may bemoan BSkyB’s involvement with sport in general for reasons which are well documented, British cycling fans will be grateful for their input into cycling over the past couple of years in the shape of Team Sky. British … Continue reading

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Cycling In The Cold

Recently we wrote an article on how to prepare yourself for cycling in the heat, with particular reference to temperatures above 30°C and high humidity.  In this post we’ll try to help you prepare for the opposite – cycling in … Continue reading

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