There are no shortcut or magic tricks when the road kicks ups. Many cyclists struggle on uphills but with dedication and following these few steps, anyone can do it, with a smirk. For starters, happy thoughts help. Research has shown that looking at an uphill raises stress levels. This is wasting your energy, so shift into an easier gear...

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It is obvious that there are physiological differences between men and women. How does this affect our nutrition when on the bike?

10 POINTS FOR BALANCING SUCCESS ON THE BIKE AND BEING AWAY FROM THE DESK AT SCHOOL. As a competitive cyclist, my life is never boring. Quite the contrary. It is a constant balancing act between staying focused and achieving my goals. In training and at races as well juggling the million curve balls which school seems to throw at you. It’s no ...

At the age of six years old she developed rheumatic fever, which damaged her heart valves. Now age 54, she considers herself lucky to have no heart attacks nor any heart valve replacements.