and be seen this winter.On reflectionWearing bright fluorescent colours is a great idea during the day but at night white apparel with reflective panels shows up better in motorists’ headlights. Winter kit often features reflective areas, and many running

it again. I’m faster on the bike these days purely thanks to advances in technology: a more aerodynamic bike, tri bars, compression kit etc. Very few people have gone back 10, 15 or 20 years later and beaten their previous time, but I’m wiser as well

Have you ever finished a race in a sweaty, sopping mess, your kit wallpapered to your body and your hair looking like you've just been for a fast spin in a washing machine? Sweating is an inevitable - and essential - by-product of exercise