Health & fitness

Yoga for Cyclists, part 2: Why yoga for cycling?

Why sit at home stretching and bending when you could be out hitting hills? Here's why.

Yoga for Cyclists, part 3: breathing

Breathing - simple, but when you know how, it's better for you and your training

Yoga for Cyclists, part 4: Joint freeing

Road cycling forces your muscles into all kinds of strange positions; here's how to sort them out again

Yoga for Cyclists, part 5: Posture

Your mum told you to sit up straight; now we're going to as well

Yoga for Cyclists, part 6: Ankles

Your ankles take the strain when you ride - so here's how to give them a bit of TLC

Yoga for Cyclists, part 7: Knees

Are your knees kinky? Get them back in line with our handy guide

Yoga for Cyclists, part 8: Hamstrings

Simply close your eyes and inwardly focus on the backs of your legs

Yoga for Cyclists, part 9: Hips

Get those snake hips a-rolling and loosen up before you ride

Yoga for Cyclists, part 10: Trunk

Pack your trunk (with lovely flexible muscles) for an aerodynamic new season

Yoga for Cyclists, part 11: Lower back

You've stretched your trunk, now go the other way and strengthen your back too

Yoga for Cyclists, part 12: Abdominals

Abs aren't just there for six-packs; they make you a better cyclist too

Yoga for Cyclists, part 13: Hip flexion and hip extension

Flex those hips and get into shape for the new cycling season

Yoga for Cyclists, part 14: What is core strength?

We bang on about the core in these parts, but what is it and why do you need one?

Yoga for Cyclists, part 15: Core strength

Get that core in tip-top shape to ride harder and faster

Yoga for Cyclists, part 16: Hip abduction and adduction

We give you the tools to your best season ever

Yoga for Cyclists, part 17: Wrists

How to look after a complex joint that's vital for comfort

Yoga for Cyclists, part 18: Arms

T Rex syndrome? Give your arms a bit of work and get more comfortable

Yoga for Cyclists, part 19: Shoulders (1)

Your shoulders can get very tired on a long ride — here are some moves to help

Yoga for Cyclists, part 20: Shoulders (2)

More yoga moves and stretches to look after your shoulders

Yoga for Cyclists, part 21: Shoulders (3)

Cycling neglects some of the range of movement your shoulders should have — here are moves that help

Yoga for Cyclists, part 22: Scapula

Being wrapped round a handlebar lets the muscles across your shoulder blades tighten; here's how to loosen them

Yoga for Cyclists, part 23: Trunk moves to strengthen your core

In which our yoga expert again tells you to sit up straight to get stronger

Yoga for Cyclists, part 24: Trunk rotation

Twisting exercises are also great for your trunk and core

Yoga for Cyclists, part 25: Neck

Stretches that stop riding taking too great a toll on your neck

Come to the road.cc Italy Week in 2015!

We'll be in Riccione from 11-18 April and there's lots going on. Join us!

Do you suffer migraines? At least one doctor recommends a session on the turbo trainer

Swedish study indicates regular indoor cycling could alleviate symptoms

Get on your bike for your own sake and the planet’s, says Prince Charles

Heir to throne says governments must act now on climate change - and individuals can do their bit too

Cycling video round-up: Roller breakfast, roller battles & trumpets

For some of us, riding on rollers is a challenge - now imagine cooking or wrestling on them

Cycle to Work scheme sees record uptake for second year in a row

More and more people choosing to commute by bike claim scheme providers

Cycling: the miracle cure – new report seeks to remind doctors that exercise can be as effective as many drugs

Doctors urged to prescribe cycling, dancing and sex