'Serious training' is sometimes perceived as doing nothing but power-based intervals, and those are important! But being able to drive a bike - in a bunch, over terrain, around corners - is also vital.

And just like practicing intervals will build your strength, practicing skills will build your competence and your confidence.

On this pod we talk about skills you should practice across road, cyclocross, gravel and mountain bike. Joining Ben Delaney on the podcast to preach about what we should practice is Coach Andrew Giniat, a man who practices what he preaches.