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A friend called me the other day asking for some advice. He’s a keen cyclist and rides most days, but despite all the effort, he’s struggling to shift any weight. He told me, “I eat well — everything we cook is fresh and healthy, hardly any processed food.” And to be fair, that’s true for a lot […]

A few weeks ago, a mate of mine had an observation that caught me slightly off guard. The conversation went a little like this: Loz: “I think you might be going through a midlife crisis mate.” Me: “Fuck off.” But I started to think about it. He might have a point. I’d never considered myself

I’m 45 years old, and for the largest part of my career I’ve been an accountant. A good one, too. For years, I ticked all the boxes of a comfortable middle-class life: mortgage (not huge, but still there), car finance, nursery bills, holidays. I was working to fund the lifestyle, and the lifestyle existed because

After years of trying countless diets, I’ve come to a conclusion: calorie counting is, hands down, the most sustainable approach to weight loss and maintenance. Let me explain why. My Journey: From 14st to 10st—and Staying There By my mid 20’s my weight had ballooned to 14 stone. At 5’7’’ that’s quite a lot of

As the nights grow longer and darkness descends earlier, winter can sap even the most dedicated cyclist’s motivation. Wet roads, biting winds, and gloomy skies make the idea of heading out for a ride less than appealing. The recent arrival of Storm Darragh has only emphasiSed how challenging it can be, leaving many of us

Sugar cravings can hit hard, especially when you’re actively trying to cut back. I decided to take on a 7-day no-sugar challenge after realising my own sugar consumption was spiraling a bit. I had cut back on alcohol and ended up replacing it with sugar! It feels like the right time for a reset just

In just about eight weeks, I’ll be toeing the line at La Marmotte (https://marmottegranfondoalpes.com/en/), a race that promises to test every ounce of my cycling abilities. But this time, I’m not just going to ride a route; I’m going with the intention of winning. The journey to this point has been eye-opening, tiring, and exhilarating

Christmas unfolded as a splendid interlude of joy and togetherness for my family and me. It was a time marked by laughter, the excitement of presents, and the warmth of shared moments. The kids revelled in the magic, and we all luxuriated in the opportunity to unwind from the usual hustle and bustle. Undoubtedly, the

Alright folks! Get ready because I’m about to take you on my wild journey back to France. Why, you ask? Well, because I’m prepping for a colossal race at the end of June – La Marmotte. We’re talking 177km (around 110 miles) of relentless riding, scaling over 5000m across 4 mountain passes. Now, this isn’t

On this day 5 years ago… about now in fact, I was just setting off from my house in the Midlands on my way down to Brighton to visit my father in hospital. Little did I know that in 6 hours time I was going to have to make the most difficult decision of my