What’s the worst bit of cycling advice you’ve ever been given?
When I was 15 I stretched for 10 minutes after a club turbo session. One of the members came up to me and said, “Never stretch as a tight muscle fires better.” So I never stretched again and ran into a whole heap of trouble years down the line. Jody Warrington
My doctor told me I could use a few extra inhaler sprays up the mountain, and you just wouldn’t believe all the hubbub it caused. Alexander Moody
Ian Garrod (a Lancashire Ironman) once told me, “It doesn’t get easier, you just get faster.” Ten years on I’m still waiting on the faster bit! Aidan Carson
After finishing as a second-cat in my first season in 1980 I was told by a coach not to race for a couple of years as I had not trained enough. The following month in May 1981 I got 33 points in 23 days and went to first cat. Glad I ignored his advice. Adrian Leigh
“Tilt your saddle nose down if your saddle is uncomfortable.” Apparently, most people don’t understand how to set up their saddle. Michael Findley
“You’ll easily manage a 12-hour, you’re young and fit.” Felt like a month before I could walk properly again. Brendan Mccabe
“That’s the quickest way home.” I was stopped by police a few miles down the M1 — I was 17 and knew no better. Andrew Crighton
“Spin at 200rpm, it’s good cardio.” I have to say, I instantly laughed at the guy. Jim Madden Ten-mile TTS should be ridden at full-gas like a sprint. John Bann-lavery
“28mm tyres are slowing you down, you should switch to 23mm.” Jon Izagirre
Get a bike two sizes bigger. Fit the biggest stem you can find. That will force you into an aero position, making you faster. Anon
“Go on, stick it in the easier gear.” I did and the rear derailleur exploded, meaning I had to walk up Winnats Pass. Robert Tracey