Roll with it

If you think about becoming a better cyclist you might have a wish list that includes a featherweight bike, an aero helmet or a power meter. But the humble foam roller is one far less glamorous piece of kit that can help prevent injury and so help you ride further, faster and for longer.

Foam rolling is a massage technique that enables a process called myofascial release. ‘It’s a fancy name for improving the quality of movement of the muscles and their connective tissues,’ says coach Will Newton (). ‘It’s not about flexibility – it’s about