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Get confident with pit mechanic basics

Video showing quick tyre pressure adjustment on the fly.

Sign on arrangements are different at international races. Read more...

Handy checklist when packing for pitting at a race away from home

The best riders plan ahead to make sure race day runs smoothly

For any event away from home, you should have a spares bag with these things in it! No excuses!

Useful terms for cyclocross riders, plus translation tips for on the go.

Cared-for components perform best - and they last.

Cycling glasses are an important but expensive accessory, so make sure you choose right

Racing internationally has a different feel to UK events. Know what to expect.

A quick guide to what you should know about cycling base layers

Create some rider cards before heading out to Belgium - fans will ask for them

What to take to the pits to enable you to deal with most scenarios

A guide to what to wear for practice and racing. One size won't fit all, but it's a good starting point.

Keep your helmet in good shape - it can save your life

Pros and cons of the different prescription vision options for racing cyclists

Thinking objectively about a race will help you learn from your experience

It is essential to know the rules of the game. As a commissaire, I could give you countless examples of riders being penalised for doing something they didn't know was against the rules. Months - even years - of training, thrown away for the sake of a simple, avoidable error. Don't make stupid mistakes The best piece of advice I can give you is to read the UCI rules before you race abroad. I mean, you should read them before doing a National or Trophy race in the UK, and you

People make it to the top by getting the details right.

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