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1. London’s Top Stops for Cyclists Strava, the global community for athletes, has released details on London’s Top Stops for cyclists, including cafes and bike shops. The stops are based on data from over 10.1 million London-based Strava activities, giving unprecedented insight into the habits of the city’s cyclists. In compiling the Top Stops for Strava Local in London, the stopping habits of the city’s cyclists were analysed to find out how long they stop for and their favourite locations to meet for a ride or grab a coffee. This has thrown up some interesting findings on the habits of athletes in London. On average, 78,000...
2. How to cycle up a hill To master cycling, you need to be able to conquer those dreaded hills day in day out. Whether you’re a complete beginner, at intermediate level or an ultra-distance endurance cyclist, the same basic principles apply when it comes to tackling those blasted hills. And we guarantee, that the smarter you train, the easier they become…we promise! Our friends at Team Njinga (the cycling tours and training experts) give us their top tips: Mentally Prepare Yourself A key problem for a lot of cyclists is their negative attitude towards hills which leaves them defeated before they’ve even started the incline. A fundamental aspect of...
3. Pacing tips for first time triathletes Pacing yourself for one discipline is hard enough but when trying to do it for 3 it becomes even more challenging. The key is to make sure you think about each discipline individually, understanding your strengths and planning accordingly. Someone very good on a bike can sometimes push to the max, finishing this leg in a strong time, only to suffer in the run and lose all the time they made up.   For first time triathletes a good place to start is the sprint distance triathlon. While the distances are shorter, it’s worth bearing in mind that it does...
4. WIN a month’s supply of Ready-To-Drink shakes from MUSCLE MILK PROTEIN® We’ve teamed up with leading sports nutrition brand MUSCLE MILK PROTEIN® to offer three lucky Sportsister readers the chance to win one month’s supply* of protein shakes. Whether you lift heavy at the gym, dominate on the netball court, or you’re the queen of cardio, it’s important to give your body nutrients to fuel exercise and promote sustained energy when you’re pushing it to perform. MUSCLE MILK PROTEIN® Ready-To-Drink shakes contain 20 grams of high-quality protein, are gluten-free and low in sugar, making them an ideal snack pre- or post-exercise. We’ve got one month’s supply of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla...
5. Event: Macmillan Cycletta women only bike ride Macmillan Cycletta is the UK’s leading series of women only bike rides set in stunning, family friendly host venues. There are six events around the country featuring spectacular routes with varying distances from 20km up to (new for 2015!) 150km. These distances offer a ride for all abilities and, even if you haven’t ridden a bike in years, they are challenging but achievable. The events are all held at wonderful family friendly host venues with plenty on offer for supporters and participants throughout the day. If you’re looking for a challenge this summer, why not join the women on wheels?...