Everyone hates being a novice. There's always the most to learn at the slowest speed. Plus you feel like a bit of a twonk. So here's a simple guide to getting over the hump faster and becoming a better more experienced cyclist.

Our friends in cycling apparel and design Morvélo launch CityCross this Sunday. We'll be there at the Vulpine Corner, a tight squeeze challenge of raucous madness that each rider must brave...

This video is my favourite cycling moment of 2011. And that’s from someone who’s never ridden suspension deeper than 120mm. I’m rubbish at downhill so just about any section of this course ridden at all fills me with admiration. But to ride is with such verve, pace and frankly, beauty, is shocking in its beauty. And Danny Hart is only 19!!!

Here’s my lengthy take on how to descend. Nothing controversial, but do please add your own, or rubbish any you disagree with.

When you go ride your bike for exercise you get hungry. If you do a long ride, you get really hungry and you enjoy a slap-up meal afterwards. Simples.