Common mistakes when preparing for the Haute Route
By Olivier Dulaurent, with Silas Cullen and Marvin Faure Updated and revised on 13 February 2023 As the official coaching a...
Seven reasons NOT to use a cycling coach
Seven reasons NOT to use a cycling coach 1. You are not interested in improving your performance on a bike. 2. You find it easy...
Fast after 50: book review
Fast after 50 - How to race strong for the rest of your life By Joe Friel “Ageing is first and foremost an attitude. Whether you decide ...
Top five reasons to ride the velodrome
Not everybody is lucky enough to live close to an indoor velodrome. If you do, and you haven’t yet tried it, it is time to shake...
Lacking motivation? Nine tips from Alpine Cols to help you get back on your bike.
Three years ago Marvin completed an extensive study into the motivations of amateur cyclists. Over 600 people responded to a quest...
Cramps – a cautionary tale
It was on the third climb that he felt the first warning signs: a fluttering in his quadriceps. At first it was a slight twitching in the fl...