Cycling Stories

Cycling Stories

Get inspired by our amazing community of athletes. From all different walks of life, we have one thing in common: our love of cycling and being at our best.

Meet Matt Porter, founder of Sportive HQ

Meet Matt Porter, founder of Sportive HQ

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Matt Porter, founder of Sportive HQ cycling events, for a chat. Sportive HQ produces events suitable for novice cyclists through to avid fanatics be it fund-raising, sportives, corporate events, racing, holidays and training camps.

Chris' Cycling Story

Chris' Cycling Story

At Pillar, we are building the next generation of cycling training. A key part of what we do as a brand, is talk to members of our community, and understand what motivates you all to get on the bike and complete your training week after week.

Bob’s Cycling Story - Part 2

Bob’s Cycling Story - Part 2

Keen cyclist and Pillar app user, Bob Millar, shares his story about how Pillar helped him train for his ride to tackle Spain's Mt. Teidi.

Charlotte's cycling story

Charlotte is 25. She's a Phd student from North London, researching the immune system at King's College; and in her spare time, doing lots and lots of riding.

Brett's cycling story

Brett lives and runs his own small business in Birmingham, and competes in Olympic triathlons to keep his weekends interesting.

Bob's Cycling Story

Bob is 52, he's an energy consultant, and lives in the rolling hills of Chepstow, Monmouthshire. The riding is apparently fantastic there - plenty of sturdy climbs, stunning views, and reasonable drivers. Any rider's dream, really.