Mark Bailey
Recent articles by Mark Bailey
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
How to ride an ultra-distance cycling challenge: training, fuelling and riding tips for events over 200km
Plus five of the best ultra-distance events
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