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Cycling Advice, Tips And Events
Whether you are new to cycling or a seasoned veteran, we have compiled a comprehensive cycling blog to help everyone on their fitness journey. We cover topics from starting out, to finding cycling gear and the best routes to cycle across the UK.
How long does it take to cycle common distances?
When you start out cycling, it's absolutely natural to want to benchmark your typical speed. There...
Is cycling better than running
This is a highly controversial and subjective topic! If you were to talk to any avid cyclist, they...
What to wear when cycling
Answering the question “what should I wear for cycling” varies significantly based on the reason...
How much cycling is needed to lose weight?
Cycling is one of the best exercises for losing weight. It is high intensity but with a low impact...
What Main Muscles Groups Does Cycling Workout?
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a bit of a novice using an exercise bike, cycling gets a lot...
How to cycle faster
Cycling is a brilliant, low-impact cardio exercise with an array of health benefits. After...
The best food for cyclists
It may seem a strange topic, but certain foods eaten before, during and after cycling events could...
Is cycling good for you
A trusted alternative to running and other forms of cardio, cycling is the favourite exercise...
What is a cycling sportive?
A sportive, more formally known as a cyclosportive, is a cycling event becoming increasingly...
How many calories burnt cycling?
Cycling is a popular form of exercise. It is a top cardio workout, which strengthens your legs,...
What are the best cycling apps?
Keeping track of your cycling used to be tricky – but now with smartphones you can easily see your...
FAQs
Here are some common questions about cycling
Do I need to be super fit to take up cycling?
Can cycling cause knee pain?
Knee pain when cycling is common, especially if you are not setting your bike up correctly. With a few adjustments to your bike, any knee pain should soon disappear!
Should cyclists stretch before a ride?
Ideally, all cyclists should perform stretches before and after a ride! In one of our blogs, we have listed some of the best stretches for cyclists here in our blog!
Do I need specialist clothing to cycle?
You can ride in whatever you feel comfortable in! However, some items we recommend wearing when cycling, such as a helmet and gloves, are more for protection than anything else.
What muscles does cycling workout?
It would be easy to think that cycling only works the legs, but it works more than that! Lower back muscles, core, and arms get in on the action too! Cycling is good for building muscle mass that other forms of exercise cannot always access.
Does cycling burn a lot of calories?
Depending on the type of training you do whilst cycling will depend on the number of calories burned, but cycling offers a wide range of ways to burn those excess calories off.
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