Cycling World Magazine March 2018 | Page 9

March 2018| 9 ED's LETTER March 2018 It has been recently reported that we as a nation are gett ing larger. Th e health benefits of cycling are clear, it is a low impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems. With that in mind we have a feature this month on how to maximise your recovery and lots of valuable habits we can pick up for recovering optimally, from the structure of our rides Th e Garden of England is featured heavily this month with in depth analysis of the best places to cycle in Kent. If a tough challenge is more your cup of tea then look no further than our wild climbs of Dartmoor, where we put to the test a selection of the most fearsome ascents in the area. Vicki Watson – Editor