Cycling Plus

10 steps to adventure

01 What trip should I go on?

● Philippa has a great saying that you only have a finite amount of willpower per year and this helps her to focus in on the rides that matter. Picking the appropriately sized adventure for the time, energy and kit you have available is the key to success. For route inspiration, try Komoot and websites such as bikepacking.com or, if time is short, you can plan an overnight trip right from your doorstep.

02 What bike should I take?

● I believe that

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Cycling Plus

Cycling Plus1 min read
Mavic Ksyrium S Disc
The middle-of-the-range Ksyrium S Disc has a relatively narrow hooked-rim design. Mavic says the Ksyrium can take from 23c tyres up to as wide as your bike could handle, and beyond, though. The rim is tubeless-ready and doesn’t need tubeless rim tape
Cycling Plus3 min read
About Time
You may wonder “How does someone who only bought her first road bike in her early 40s end up as Chair of Cycling Time Trials (CTT), the national governing body for time trials in England, Scotland and Wales?” Good question! After buying my first road
Cycling Plus1 min read
What’s On
Club La Santa have created the Vuelta Ciclista a Lanzarote sportive (28-29 Sept), with a total of 189 km and 2,840m ascent over two days. Find out more and book accommodation deals at clublasanta.com/events Cycling journalist Peter Flax has written a

Related Books & Audiobooks