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Whether you are out on a training ride or in the middle of a race, fixing a flat should be done quickly. So if you struggle to get the tyre back on or need to use more than one tyre lever, odds are you can improve by following these simple steps.Once you have taken your wheel off your bike (yes, you need to take your wheel off your bike first, and yes, I have seen people trying to change a flat with the wheel still in!), you need to take the tube …

A journal in Sports Science & Medicine by Beliard et al. 2015, recently reviewed current literature (23 studies) to describe the beneficial effects that have been identified with compression garments.“Compression garments on the lower limbs are increasingly popular among athletes who wish to improve performance, reduce exercise-induced discomfort, and reduce the risk of injury. However, the beneficial effects of compression garments have not …

I recently read an article by Brad Stulberg titled, “It’s Okay to Be Good and Not Great.” It was a great insight into the pressures we all face nowadays to strive for success in today’s fast-paced world. There’s pressure to perform at school, work and/or in sport and with increasingly high clinical anxiety and depression rates this was an interesting piece about accepting good enough.It’s very hard to be successful every day so a mindset of being …

In my ideal world I would be able to ride my bike all day, every day.But unfortunately for me, that is impossible. Various reasons make it achievable; maybe it’s because of the weather, work or family commitments, sickness, injuries, or just the fact that life sometimes gets in the way.To ride at a competitive level, you need to have a decent level of fitness. Riding your bike a few times a month and sitting on the couch for the rest of the time …