Skills
Spinning versus grinding: How much does cadence affect endurance?
Conor Dunne conducts a test to find out how different cadences affect fatigue resistance and endurance
10 mistakes to avoid on Zwift
10 things beginners do wrong on Zwift's smart indoor trainer app. Instantly improve your Zwifting with Manon's top tips
Strava secrets: How to get more kudos
There are two types of cyclists in this world: those who want more kudos on Strava, and those who lie
How to improve your pedalling technique
It may seem like there’s only one way to turn a pedal, but here’s how to fine-tune your riding
How to wheelie a road bike
Popping the front wheel up is the perfect skill to develop your balance, control and handling on the bike
Waxed chain problems and tyres with no sealant: GCN Tech Clinic
We find out how best to protect a signed frame, if chain wax really is the best solution for everybody and more in this edition of the clinic
How to bunny hop a road bike
The bunny hop is more than just a skill to impress your mates, and learning it can help avoid obstacles on any ride
Are you getting the most out of your bike's gears?
Conor Dunne and Manon Lloyd show you how to understand and use the gears on your bike most effectively for a better ride experience
How to hold your handlebars like a pro
Getting your grip and position right is more important than you might think
Gravel riding basics – four fundamental tips
Gravel tips from cyclo-cross and mountain bike pro Oli Beckingsale, from controlling your speed and managing grip to getting more technical and tackling climbs and descents
Seven tips to take you from amateur to accomplished cyclist
There are some things in our riding that are inadvertently holding us back from unlocking our full potential out on the road. Here are seven tips to transform your riding
Bike handling drills to turn you from passenger to pilot
Try out these six exercises to elevate your skills and confidence on the bike
How to track stand
Not only is the track stand a great party skill, it actually serves a purpose especially if you ride in a town or city - here are some tips to have you balancing with ease
6 top tips for descending on a road bike
Need some extra confidence on descents? Here are Manon and Hank's tips for improving your descending skills
8 common gravel riding mistakes to avoid
From rattling bottle cages to incorrect bike set-up, avoid these gravel mishaps
Cycling in the rain: 8 top tips for staying safe and comfortable
Here’s how to continue riding outdoors when the rain is pouring
10 ways to improve your average speed on a road bike
GCN's Hank shares 10 ways any cyclist can get faster on their bike: Strength training, fitness, training plans, nutrition and tech. It's all in here.
5 drills to improve your bike handling
Conor Dunne's favourite exercises for sharpening your skills
5 easy tips for helping your kid learn how to ride a bike
Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage and a skill that will last a lifetime – here's our advice for getting your kid going on two wheels
Five advanced skills every cyclist should learn
So you've mastered the basics? Here's how to take your skills up a notch
From zero to hero: Conor Dunne takes a cyclo-cross crash course
In an attempt to improve his handling skills, Conor Dunne recruited Amy Perryman for a CX crash course
Riding in the saddle versus standing: which is better?
Choosing whether to ride in or out of the saddle has a big effect on aerodynamics and climbing performance
Tom Pidcock's top tips for descending
Tom Pidcock is many things on many bikes, but one thing he is consistently regarded as, is one of the best descenders in the world. Here he shares with us some of his top tips for smashing those descents
Is a fixed gear bike a good training tool?
Can riding a fixie offer you training that you just can't replicate on a geared bike? Conor is on a mission to find out