Mark Bailey
Recent articles by Mark Bailey
The secrets behind Mark Cavendish's 165 career wins – how the Manx Missile became the greatest sprinter of all-time
As the Manx Missile calls time on a glittering career, we reveal how he became the most successful sprinter in pro cycling history
Menacing passes in the magical Dolomites – how I rode the legendary Sellaronda Bike Day
Mark Bailey enjoys an epic Italian adventure
High rise: oxygen-starved altitude and volcanic landscapes in Tenerife's Vuelta al Teide sportive
Mark Bailey heads to the playground of the professionals for an explosive adventure
Small fortunes | Why Rutland is one of England's best cycling counties
It may be England’s smallest county but Rutland hides a treasure trove of striking landscapes and quiet roads. Mark Bailey embarks on a 100km loop
10 solo cycling tips to elevate your riding
Want to stay motivated, focused, self-sufficient and in control when riding on your own? Here’s our ultimate guide to the art of solo cycling
Fuel like Tour de France riders with these recipes from a pro cycling chef
Tour de France pro chef Hannah Grant shares five recipes loved by elite riders that will boost your cycling performance and electrify your taste buds
10 ways to improve your breathing for cycling
Learn how to breathe like a pro cyclist with our ultimate guide to optimising your lung performance
8 cyclists to watch at the Paris 2024 Olympics
From British medal hopes to global megastars, familiar road-bike racers to BMX sensations, here are 9 gifted cyclists ready to light up Paris 2024
Your guide to all the cycling at the 2024 Paris Olympics: the schedule, routes and medal favourites
Paris 2024 is almost here and the world’s best cyclists are ready for action. Here is your ultimate guide to all the Olympic and Paralympic cycling events
How to ride a long-distance cycling challenge: training, fuelling and riding tips for events over 200km
Plus seven of the best long-distance cycling events
Dealing with the shock, selective snacking and optimising tyre pressure – 9 essential gravel riding tips
Explore exciting new terrain and improve your off-road skills with our indispensable gravel riding advice
Stop fasting, plan around your cycle and work on strength – how women can boost their fitness
Training advice often focuses on the needs of male bodies. Dr Georgie Bruinvels and British Cycling explain how female athletes can tailor their workouts
Strength training for cyclists: how to make your body bombproof
Ride faster without pain by doing these simple and cheap strengthening exercises
Why cycling in winter unlocks amazing health benefits, from weight loss to mental resilience
Research suggests exposure to cold can unlock a host of surprising results. But how should you prep for freezing conditions?
How to keep fit over 40 | 7 ways to defy ageing and boost your cycling
Training tips and exercises to stay fit in middle age
How to keep cycling – and stay fit – through your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
We reveal how by subtly adjusting your lifestyle, you could keep cycling through the decades and enjoy the benefits for many years to come
Why weight doesn't have to be a barrier to cycling
Nearly two-thirds of Brits are now officially classed as overweight or obese, but cycling can provide fitness benefits to people of all body sizes. We speak to four riders who prove weight is no barrier
Eating disorders and professional cycling: the thin end of the wedge
Many pro cyclists are suffering in silence with eating disorders – and a worrying number of amateur riders are too. We examine cycling’s hidden health crisis and explain how to protect yourself from danger
The science of healthy habits: how to establish new routines as part of your training plan
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to commute by bike, start a daily stretching routine or eat healthier snacks, it’s time to ditch your dependence on flaky willpower and build bulletproof habits instead
What is fasted training and does it work for cyclists?
Should you be riding on an empty stomach?
How to ride gravel: Adventure Addicts part 3
The essential skills, techniques and kit needed for gravel riding
Adventure Addicts | How to have a gravel adventure
Expert tips for road cyclists planning their first gravel riding adventure