Concussions in cycling are a significant concern, just like they are in many other sports. But how do you recognise the symptoms, treat them and recover from them? In this post I touch on what you really need to know.

Adapting your race plan on the fly will allow you to navigate the dynamic nature of a competition, optimise your performance, and increase your chances of success. Here are my top tips to help you develop that adaptability.

The importance of hydration is usually just associated with the summer, but you should be keeping an eye on your hydration whatever the weather. A suitable hydration plan is crucial for your cycling performance and health.

Whether it’s to improve our health and fitness, or to help with our bank balance, maybe even an environmental choice, there are many reasons why we should all ride a bike. You don’t need a reason, but here’s 10 of them.

The brutality of the Dragon Devil is what makes it the toughest and most legendary sportive in the UK. 296km and 4500m of climbing. To slay this dragon you have to show commitment, persistence, a tolerance to pain, courage, and of course be a little crazy.

Mountain biking is as much about the climbs as it is about the descents. Love them, or hate them, being able to climb should be part of you skill set as a mountain biker. Here’s our top 7 tips on how to improve your ability to climb.

One of the most painful, irritating and annoying injuries that any cyclist can sustain are the dreaded saddle sores. At best they just make for uncomfortable riding, but at their worst they can keep you off your bike completely.

The vast array of byways, bridleways and other rights of way can open up the opportunity to discover some true wild riding, adventures and exploration on two wheels. Here’s some tips to help you plan your own mountain bike ride.

Hayfield may not be the most popular biking destination but it does have a fantastic assortment of technical and flowing downhills, with plenty of climbs to test your fitness and bike handling skills. Here are 4 of our favourites.

If you are still running inner tubes and you've not made the switch to a tubeless set-up is it worth bothering with? This post explains everything you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of converting to tubeless.

Your saddle is the most intimate connection that you have to your bike and probably one of the most overlooked components when it comes to bragging rights. But will the Title MS1 saddle make or break your enjoyment on a ride?

Figuring out your ideal saddle position is one of the most important things you can do to aid comfort when riding. It can help to prevent knee pain and saddle sores, whilst also allowing for a greater power output through the pedals.

Your chain is one of the hardest working components on your bike. The right chain lube will maximise the life span of the whole drivetrain, whilst allowing your chain to run quietly, smoothly and with maximum efficiency.

Help yourself to avoid the needless injuries that keep you from mountain biking by learning some simple stretches. Stretching can not only help you to avoid injuries, but it will inevitably lead to a more enjoyable ride.

When starting your mountain bike journey there will be lots of ups and downs, so try to develop a good understanding of the techniques and skills required to help you safely negotiate the terrain that you are riding.

Mountain biking is an activity that can help you maintain a passion for exploring the great outdoors. If you can arm yourself with some key bits of information you’ll soon be going from newbie to trailblazer in no time at all.

Your tyres should be the only contact point between you and the ground when you’re out riding, and your choice of tyre pressure is going to influence how your bike handles. But what tyre pressure should you run?

Is it possible that Ride Concept have produced a viable option for a mountain bike shoe that can rival the much heralded Five Ten Freerider. Is the Livewire really the ultimate everyday, wear everywhere mountain bike shoe?

If like me you spend an inordinate amount of time keeping your bikes looking shiny and fresh, you wash your riding clothes, you even wash your gloves and pads every now and again, but when did you last wash your helmet liners?

If you’re an inexperienced mountain biker all you may end up taking on a ride is yourself, your bike, a hydration pack/rucksack and a water bottle, you may even have a pump attached to your bike. But is this really enough?