A Rouvy kind of love… Andy’s staying indoors
You might have noticed the weather out there recently. I don’t think there is a part of the UK that hasn’t…
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7 classic mistakes to avoid when travelling for a cycling event
Venturing away from home for a cycling event or holiday can be a fantastic experience, combining the thrill of achievement at…
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How to prepare for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Earning your spot at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships is a major achievement – but it’s only the beginning. Set in Lorne (Australia)…
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How to train for a Gran Fondo: 9 tips for building endurance and fitness
Preparing for a challenging long-distance cycling event like a sportive or Gran Fondo requires a well-structured training plan and a focus…
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Avoiding the ‘Dot-com’ fate: Where do sportives go from here?
I think that all readers of Sportive.com would probably agree with me that the sportive market is massive in terms of…
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Chopsticks player or Mozart: what sort of cyclist do you want to be?
Since starting my cycling training business a few months ago, I’ve been trying to understand why coaching (i.e. expert advice) is…
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Dunwich Dynamo route analysis – how far, how much climbing, how difficult?
The Dunwich Dynamo has grown in popularity over the years, with many riders now considering it to be one of the…
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La Marmotte route analysis: How far, how much climbing, how tough is this sportive?
La Marmotte is one of the toughest sportives in Europe with a total distance of 174.5km and 5,750 metres of climbing…
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Le Loop preview: How to prepare for (almost) riding the Tour de France
“So Oisin, I hear you’re riding the Tour de France?” asks a cousin on a trip home. “I didn’t realise the…
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Cleat. Ride. Fail. Recleat. Cycling clipless for the first time
Tap dancing. Seriously. That’s what came to mind the first time I encountered people wearing cycling cleats. Their shoes sounded like…
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