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Training Burnout – How to Spot It
Should you force yourself out of the door even if you really don’t feel like going for a ride? Or should you acknowledge the feeling and take a day off of training? It can be hard to differentiate fatigue from overtraining and burnout. Let’s go…
Co. Wicklow – A cycling guide to Ireland’s Garden County
Whether it’s cyclists escaping the hustle and bustle of the nearby capital city, visitors hunting some stunning scenery, or locals enjoying the delights on their doorstep, Wicklow has long been regarded as one of Ireland’s finest cycling spots. Aptly nicknamed the Garden County, its rolling…
A brief history of cycling in six stops
While the exact time frame depends on who you ask – or, more importantly, what you consider a bike – it’s broadly agreed that the bicycle has been around for just about 200 years; quite the innings, we’re sure you’ll agree! Mind, ‘twas far from…
Fueling that Cold Winter Ride
As you would expect, cycling in winter requires different fuel for your body than when the weather is more temperate. For starters, you need more calories and less fluid, because you’ll be perspiring less, and therefore losing less water, and you’ll be working harder, because…
E-Bike Your Way to Fitness
I think most people would agree that electric bicycles have some important advantages over road bikes. For example, they enable you to climb hills you may not be strong enough to ascend on pedal power alone. E-bikes also enable you to keep up with cyclists…
Discover Ulster’s incredible cycling scene
Ulster is a great destination for cycling enthusiasts looking both for staycation and day trip inspiration. With incredible scenery and diverse terrain guaranteed to excite any cyclist, there is something for everyone waiting to be discovered in this beautiful part of the island. Read on to…
Ireland looks set to bid to host the Tour de France!
It has recently been announced that the island of Ireland is likely to bid to host future opening stages of the Tour de France. An agreement to present a joint North-South bid follows a series of talks between Irish Minister Catherine Martin and Gordon Lyons, Minister in the…
How to Cut Sugar Without Losing Performance – Periodizing
Cutting sugar sounds like the right choice for health but nobody wants to suffer the performance drawbacks associated with it. This is where periodization comes in. Let’s take a closer look at when you can cut sugar without losing performance.
Opinion: 10 Products I Can’t Live Without on the Bike
Other than a bicycle, cycling requires an array of products to keep the activity safe and enjoyable. The ones you carry may vary by type of riding, weather and even the time of year. But despite certain variables, there remain a handful of products most…
Mind and Body – Positive Mental Health Through Cycling
While just about everybody is familiar with some of the health benefits of cycling (from your hamstrings to your heart), a less-discussed aspect is the difference it can make to your mind. At a time when mental health is a hot topic all around the…
The UCI Cyclocross World Cup is destined for Dublin this December!
Irish cycling has warmly welcomed the news that a stage of the Cyclocross World Cup is headed for Dublin this December, for the first time in history. Hosted by the UCI, the Irish capital had originally been scheduled to host the event back in 2020,…
Treating Common Bike Injuries
If you’re an avid cyclist, the chances are good that you will suffer a cycling injury in your lifetime, most likely from a crash, but not necessarily. According to a recent study, the parts of your body most commonly affected by cycling injuries are, in…
