For most, the act of riding a bike can be dropped into one of a few pigeon-holes, depending on perspective; a means for getting around, something to do along a canal path on the weekend, or the scourge of motorists the world over. However, as a competitive sport, it is something that Britain is more than a little handy at – across the various disciplines of cycling, UK riders currently hold no fewer than nine world championship titles, as well as winning numerous medals in top level competition – we are, as a country, pretty damned good on two wheels.