Why you should ignore the fat burning zone if you want to lose body fat…
Lighten Up The most common reason cyclists approach me for coaching is that they...
Top 10 Tips of a Secret Strava Pro
Less palaver to get your Strava After seemingly exhausting every angle for trimming seconds...
Are you ‘the’ Dave Smith?
Introducing Dave Smith the Coach It’s great to be joining the Merlin blogging team,...
Intense Brand in Focus
Gonna be Intense… Merlin are proud to supply a brand which has been at...
The Merlin Cycles Map of British Cycling – Which places love their bikes the most?
Nothing beats the feeling of spending a sunny afternoon exploring forest trails and hidden...
Ultimate Guide to Climbing Hills
Efficient, rapid climbing has been the cornerstone of Chris Froome’s three TDF wins. Unfortunately,...
10 Nutrition Tips All Cyclists Should Know
While most riders spend large amounts of time considering their equipment, training and clothing,...
10 Crazy bike records
For most of us we are more than happy to ride our bikes at...
How to choose the right size road bike
Whatever kind of road bike you’re buying; make sure it fits you properly. Don’t...
A guide to road bike disc brakes
The latest development in road cycling technology is disc brakes, and like helmet use...