Being a student and a cyclist at the same time can provide a fantastic combination of exercise, fresh air, academics and fun. However, despite the many benefits of being a cyclist alongside leading a student lifestyle, there can also be challenges. Not only is being…
There’s a lot to learn when starting a new sport and that includes what the best training practices are. With cycling, we are quite lucky as it is a very measurable and controlled activity, and so the research papers into training principles are extensive. However,…
On the last Sunday in October, Morgan and Olivia took part in the RTTC National Hill Climb Championships on Winnats Pass in the Peak District National Park. The iconic climb takes in incredible scenery on a 900m course with an average gradient of 14% with…
If you missed my pre-ride blog, you can find it here: At 6am on Saturday morning, it was still dark and I was so tired because I didn’t sleep the night before as I was quite nervous for the ride. This was probably the most…