Articles & Guides
Practical reading for cycling parents
Short, useful articles on skills, race day, bike setup and supporting your young rider.
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What Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child's First Bike Race
The first race is rarely difficult because of the racing itself. It is difficult because everything is new.
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Why Technical Skills Matter More Than Just Pedalling Harder
Cycling has an obvious measurement problem. Power is measurable. Speed is measurable. Heart rate is measurable. Race results are measurable. Technique is harder to put in a spreadsheet.
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How to Support Your Young Cyclist Without Adding Pressure
Most cycling parents do not wake up and decide to put pressure on their child. Pressure usually arrives disguised as help.
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Race Day: The Parent's 90-Minute Preparation Window
A good race morning feels almost boring. That is a compliment.
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Bike Setup Basics for Young Riders
Parents often assume bike setup becomes important only when a child becomes serious. It is almost the opposite.
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The Most Common Mistakes Cycling Parents Make
Cycling parents make mistakes for a very good reason: we care.
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