Human Race Events

1. Getting Started Some of our events like the Wiggle Dragon Ride or Wiggle Etape Cymru are tough sportives that shouldn’t be taken lightly and good preparation is paramount. In this article Eddie Fletcher, Wattbike’s sport scientist (shown in action in the image above), looks at how you get...

Training for a long sportive like the Wiggle Dragon Ride, Wiggle Etape Cymru or London Cycle Sportive? Here’s a training plan provided to participants of the Wiggle Dragon Ride by our partner Wattbike to help you prepare for the challenge… Before you Start There is no suggested route through...

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

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…

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.

So what is a sportive? It’s an organised cycling event covering a short (10 mile) or long distance (100+ miles). If you like riding your bike, you’ll enjoy one.

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...

As you progress and develop your riding it is advised that you invest in some technical cycling clothing. Lycra isn’t the most fashionable material but it’s breathable and its tight fit will make you more aerodynamic and will help you keep cool when riding fast and warm when the weather is...

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...