Others will turn indoors<\/a>, toiling away on the smart trainer<\/a> to help maintain fitness through the darker months.\u00a0<\/p>\n As the weeks roll \u2013 seemingly ever slower \u2013 towards the end of the cold, wet months, even the most committed cyclists can\u2019t help but wonder why we bother.<\/p>\n But as spring bulbs begin to emerge from the grimy roadside verges turned black from a season\u2019s gritting, a little inkling of form starts to creep back into your legs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Like a Gore-Tex-clad onion, your winter-paled flesh is slowly exposed as gloves, arm warmers, and extra layers are shed progressively with each ride. Days stretch out, and the prospect of long rides once again feels possible. Everything begins to feel more optimistic. <\/p>\n Here in the UK, come the turning of the clocks, everything that makes bike riding good comes into full flow.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s all too easy to stumble upon this magical moment and find yourself lacking direction \u2013 or the form needed to make the most of these precious warm, long months.<\/p>\n With that in mind, we invite you to start 2026 right, in association with ROUVY<\/a>.<\/p>\n Over the course of this themed week, we\u2019ll be sharing practical training tips and riding advice to help ensure you\u2019re in top form come spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n Covering races and must-visit destinations, we\u2019ll also bring you inspiration for the year ahead from some of the finest cycling spots around the world.<\/p>\n![\"Lidl-Trek](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lidl-Trek-riders_2.jpg\")
Make like a pro and balance indoor and outdoor riding to build your best season ever. Rouvy<\/p>\n