The stunning backdrop of the Teesdale and Weardale moors feature on the Roof of England Sportive

Yanto Barker enjoyed a fine season with Raleigh in 2014 and has joined now One Pro Cycling (Pic: Lloyd Images)

Russell Downing uses November to get the miles in and enjoy his riding (pic: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Interval sessions aren't for everyone but can be used to great effect (Pic: Deborah Malin/Media-24)

Russell Downing ensures his rides contain a mix of both flat roads and hills (Pic: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Madison-Genesis rider Tom Stewart is a firm believer in keeping things fun (Pic: Joolze Dymond)

Ian Field believes cyclo-cross can have many benefits for road cyclists (Pic: Balint Hamvas)

Field's cyclo-cross training is designed to replicate what he would otherwise be doing in a race (pic: Balint Hamvas)

Tom Stewart will spend time on Madison-Genesis training camps but also goes to Gran Canaria alone (Pic: Joolze Dymond)

Stewart enjoyed a successful 2014 and believes his coach has allowed him to make the most of his time in the saddle (Pic: Tour Series)