In this article, YJ x BTF Age group ambassador, Hayley Wells, talks us through the importance of recovery after training and what you can do to improve your athletic performance. Many of us understand the role of recovery, but how many of us actually include it in our weekly training routine? Rest and recovery is an important part of training yet it is often neglected. Recovery is essential in order for our body to make adaptations and improvements from training sessions. Every athlete is different, some take a complete rest day or others might do an active recovery day e.g. easy swim/bike/yo ..read more

The Tour de France is in full swing, and wow, what a spectacular event it’s been so far (we love you, Cav!). For cyclists and tourists alike, the TDF is often hailed as “the biggest sports event in the world.” Not only do the race organisers do a fantastic job of showcasing the stunning French regions, but with so many eyes on the riders, Le Tour is the perfect stage for manufacturers to launch and show off their new gear. The past decade has seen major technological advancements, all aimed at boosting speed and efficiency. With over 80% of a rider’s power going to overcome aerodynamic drag ..read more

We recently caught up with Yellow Customer, Matthew Cousins whose recent trip to Morzine, didn’t quote go as planned….. Tell us a little about yourself Hi, I’m Matthew from Telford in Shropshire. I have been a mountain biker for the last seven or so years since picking it up at university, and I currently ride a Nukeproof Giga 290. I ride a mix of trails, with my day to day riding being fairly chilled single track, but I try to get to more adventurous spots and bike parks whenever I can. How did you hear about Yellow Jersey? I first found Yellow Jersey back in 2018 when I was looking for spec ..read more

In this article, YJ x BTF Age group ambassador, Hussain Al-Zubaidi, drills down into the importance of  sleep and how it plays such an important role in mental health and physical wellbeing. Sleep and Ride So plans are underway for a long weekend ride with the crew and of course to fit it in around life and make sure we don’t get back at night, the ride must commence at a spritely 6am! We meet in the middle which means I need to be out the door at 5.30am on a Saturday, someone remind me why I chose cycling?? I am tempted the night before to stay up and watch that extra episode of Tour De ..read more

Escaping the cold, wet and damaged roads of the UK for warmer climates, smoother roads, longer trails and an overall more pleasant cycling experience is something we all look forward to. Although travelling with your bike should be a straightforward and safe affair, it would be fair to say that baggage handlers don’t have the best track record when it comes to treating oversized luggage or bikes with the utmost respect. In this article, we take a look at the types of bike box which are approved for use on our bicycle insurance policies Where do I start? Here at Yellow Jersey, we are happy to ..read more

In this weeks edition of the Draft, BTF x YJ age group ambassador, Lewis Bradley gives his advice for triathletes who are looking to get faster. Thank You Lewis! …. Speed is everything in triathlon, all three disciplines are defined by the speed of the athlete which results in the best overall time. Many triathletes use the bike leg to chase time lost in the swim (like myself) and try to push huge amounts of power to make sure they can be in with a chance of a great overall time and finishing position. During the winter, many triathletes chase ‘aero gains’ by purchasing new components and &nb ..read more

Riding your bike abroad is one of life’s joys. More challenging, varied terrain in (often) warmer climates, swimming in clearer waters and running with the sun on your back is deeply satisfying. So before you pack your kit up for a week away of racing, check out some tips we have learnt along the way to make your trip goes as smoothly as possible. Packing the bike box Lets start with one of the most important things: The bike. After all, the whole purpose of your trip is going to revolve around cycling, so it makes sense to start with the fun stuff.  Dependent upon how many airline induc ..read more

The 107th edition of the Giro d’Italia starts 4 May and promises to be an exciting race – not least because a certain Slovenian rider is on the start list. It begins in Turin and ends in Rome on a circuit that boasts the ancient Colosseum as a backdrop. But what about visiting Italy for non-professional riders, or cycling fans? Where is best to head to get a taste of the country but also enjoy some of the best roads? Let’s dive into it. Oropa Perhaps not at the top of the list of famous places to visit in Italy, Oropa is one of the most storied places in Italian cycling heritage. This year it ..read more

BICYCLE HOLIDAYS and races abroad ARE AMAZING… …until you discover your travel insurance doesn’t actually cover cycling. We can look at Santander’s travel policy as a fairly typical example of a high street travel insurance policy. It comes free with some of their bank accounts, and a lot of our customers have one of these policies. But there are big gaps for cycling.  The Santander policy states: “We don’t cover competitions or races of any kind . This includes practicing for speed or time trials . We also won’t cover you if you’re taking part as a professional”  which means if you ..read more

The rise of the Maratona dles Dolomites Cycling isn’t just a sport to me, it’s my passion. It was an essential therapy that helped get me through a low period in my life. Some years ago, during this period, I was very lucky to be in the right place at the right time when an opportunity presented itself that both helped me and, ultimately, thousands of cyclists to experience one of the greatest events in the world of our wonderful sport. Despite the Maratona dles Dolomites being the biggest and most oversubscribed sportive in Italy, it was virtually unheard of in the UK and Ireland. I’d been t ..read more