Human Race Events

1)    Be seen - Make sure you clothing is reflective and even in daylight make sure to wear bright colours.

Our 10 top tips for riding in winter Mornings get frosty and evenings are dark, so what can we do to stay safe and stay warm? We have the answers and here are some top tips to keep you on your bike during winter.

Wise Words: 33 ways to enjoy cycling even more Riding a bike is brilliant, we all know that much. But what would make riding even sweeter? Here are 33 ideas which might add a little more flavour to your cycling.

Victoria has specifically designed a traininng programme to take you through a few weeks and get ready for your Cycletta challenge: Download Victoria's Training Programme

Cycletta has teamed up with British Cycling, Cycling Weekly and Cycling Active to provide comprehensive support and advice about preparing for cycling; whether a seasoned regular on the bike or getting started for the first time.  We offer you online support, practical hints and tips.

Five quick Bike safety checks The quick checks below should take less than 30 seconds but are an easy way to make sure you stay as safe as possible each time you go out on your bike.

We asked Cycletta ambassador and Olympic Gold Medallist Victoria Pendleton to let us know some of her favourite cycle routes. Why not try one near you…

To get your bike in the car: Firstly, take the front wheel off and put your bike on the back seats of your car.  A good tip is to think about putting a sheet down to stop dirt getting on back seats. A fast and hassle free way of getting your front tire off is with the use of a quick...

Take a safe start position at lights: Wait in front of other vehicles when you're at traffic lights - the blue painted box with a white cycle symbol shows you where.

1. What sort of products do I need for my event? You need adequate fluid and energy. Sports drinks which are based on a carbohydrate-electrolyte solution contribute to the maintenance of endurance performance and enhance the absorption of water during prolonged exercise. Carbohydrate rich foods...

Getting to the finishing line faster needs successful training supported by the right nutrition In order to keep up the pace and achieve a strong finish the body must be supplied with the right amount of fluid and nutrients during an endurance competition. A balanced and healthy diet will give...

By Anita Bean BSc RNutr - Human Race Hydration Expert During exercise, staying hydrated is crucial for achieving peak performance. It may surprise you to know that about 75 per cent of the energy you put into exercise is converted into heat, and is then lost. This extra heat has to be dissipated...

Yes, push bikes! Why?This is one of the questions often asked in amazement – by those new to cycling, occasional cyclists and often even fairly serious competitors! ‘Why on earth would I clean a bicycle!?’ Well we think it’s fairly obvious really that if you keep something in good condition it...

When you are considering purchasing a bicycle it is important to choose a bike that is suited to the type of riding you will be doing. For example, if you intend to ride on the road, a bike that is lightweight will help the miles fly past. The staff at your local bike shop will help you identify...

Garmin Edge 510 Train smarter and share every detail – all from the road. The new Edge® 510 is a compact, touchscreen GPS bike computer that tracks advanced performance metrics and offers connected features (1) through your smartphone. Compatible with heart rate (2), speed/cadence (2) and power...