Taking on the journey in preparing for a road, gravel or mountain bike event, get into the world of ultra distance cycling or even use cycling to shape or maintain a healthy lifestyle is an exciting and fulfilling adventure. As you progress, having the right tools can enhance your training. Most importantly, you will need these tools if you ever want to follow a structured training plan or hire a cycling coach. In this post, we will explore a comprehensive list of tools that

When we are sick and try to train, especially training at a high intensity and or for a long duration will make it harder for our immune system to function. No! Don’t exercise when you are sick. What is the immune system’s role? It protects our body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make us sick. How does an exercise session affect our immune system? Short duration combined with high intensity exercise does not bring immune suppression. Moderate du

We’ve all said it: “I just don’t have time to train.” Life is busy. Work, family, commitments—they pile up fast. But if you're serious about your health, your goals, or your cycling ambitions, it’s worth asking yourself a few honest questions: Is my personal health and longevity a priority—or just a nice idea? It’s easy to say health is important, but does your daily routine reflect that? Can I create time by rethinking my schedule or habits? You might not have time lying aro

How and when did you get into cycling? I got into cycling a bit by accident. As kids every year we would go watch the Argus Cycle Tour on the side of the road with a picnic of bacon sandwiches that my father would make. I have such a clear memory of this. And I recall always saying that one year I would ride it. A number of years ago (maybe 13 or 14 I can’t remember exactly) my father had entered to ride the race but couldn't. So I decided three days before the event that I w

A long way from home, my goal was to stretch myself, set new limits, and make the Bikingman Oman Sprint Race as hard and uncomfortable as possible by using what I had and then simplifying it, limiting my options and only taking what was needed and what was mandatory. Prepared body. Correct mindset. Route steps/direction on paper – when you need it most technology will fail. Basic first aid kit – a few plasters and swabs. Survival blanket. Solar power bank. Rechargeable fron