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I know that some people prefer to ride without gloves but unfortunately I am not one of those people. I tend to get really sweaty hands when I ride (almost to the point where I lose my grip) and I have been known to have a few ‘get offs’ where I land awkwardly, which usually results in my my hands getting scraped somewhere along the way, so I prefer to have the added security and protection of riding in gloves. Normally I don’t put much thought i …

Confession #1– I was not a sports nutrition fan until I discovered SiS a few years ago and it literally changed my view on how I fuel my training and racing. Having spent time with my sports dietitian on finding the right combinations, one of the biggest breakthroughs this year has been the addition of the SiS Overnight Protein Powder.Confession #2 – I am a choc-o-holic! Not in a small way either – a full-size family block every night, so when it …

New bike day is a day all cyclists love and cherish. I came home from a week of competing at the International Track Series in Melbourne to a new Boardman Elite Air 9.8 Dura-Ace Di2, straight out of the box. It's been a long time since I had that new road bike feeling, as I specialise in track cycling, so the feeling of jumping onto this work of art was exceptional.Boardman Elite Air 9.8The attention to detail comes as no surprise to me, after fo …

The pedal market is a large one, with various brands touting their offerings and why you should buy them. Is there truly one pedal that is the best for everyone? Like most things in cycling – NO. The secret to riding faster is down to how comfortable you are on a bike and consequently how much time you spend turning those pedals.What I use:I overcame a long term Achilles injury after changing pedal systems over to Keywin. Within a few weeks, my i …