Jamie

This is a conversation we often have with guests. Some people prefer to have plain water in their bottles and, honestly, I think that's just a mistake on long rides. You lose too much salt through sweat, even on cooler days, and you need too much energy to only drink water. If you put electrolytes in your bottle, at least you're replacing some of the salt. That's better, but it still means that you have to eat all your carbs. It's quite challenging to eat the necessary 60-100g of carbs per...

Is it better to climb seated or standing? This is a really common question in road cycling. For the majority of the time, it is better to stay seated because it's more efficient. There are a few situations in which it's better to stand up. Let's get into those.

So, you have decided to rent a bike for your cycling vacation, rather than bring your own. Here are some great tips to give you more comfort, performance and enjoyment.    • Bring your riding position data  It’s important to get your position right for a big week of riding in the mountains. If you have had a bike fit, bring the data so you can replicate your ideal position. If you haven’t, you might think about getting one ahead of your trip (it’s always money well spent), otherwise we...