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I'm a nutritionist - these are the five supplements for cyclists that actually boost your performance
There are stacks of powders, pills and potions that carry plenty of marketing but little scientific backing – here are the five supported by robust research that could really help you go faster
By Anita Bean Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Is it worth doing fasted bike rides?’
Are fasted rides the key to a quick performance boost? Or is omitting breakfast merely a marginal gain, only of value if you’re already training 20+ hour weeks?
By Alex Welburn Published
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21 ways to get your season off to a flying start
Motivation is key: achievable, aspirational goals with clear checkpoints is a great place to start. Structured training, bike servicing and joining a club will all help set you on the right trajectory, too
By Charlie Allenby Published
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‘Even at 10mph you’re actually causing some noise trauma to your ears’: cycling and hearing loss
Struggling to catch all the banter on group rides can be frustrating – but it shouldn’t be a source of shame or stigma. Chris Marshall-Bell calls for greater openness around hearing loss
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Eight-step guide to crafting your achievable goal this year, according to a cycling coach
How to come up with a target you can hit - plus some pointers on how to stay on track
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Why is everyone talking about Zone 2 training? Tadej Pogačar, or rather his coach, is responsible - here’s why
The cacophony of praise for Zone 2 training of late left Chris Sidwells scratching his head. So he decided to find out what all the fuss was about
By Chris Sidwells Published
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Ask a coach: ‘What's the ideal workout for losing weight?’
Weight loss comes as a result of balancing energy intake with energy expenditure - here is the most effective way to optimize the second half of that equation
By Alex Welburn Published
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I completed this 12-week strength training program for cyclists and here's how it improved my peak power
From five second sprints to 20 minute FTP tests, I saw significant gains across the board
By Andy Turner Published
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My Training Space: 'I jump off my bike into the sauna – heat is no longer a limiting factor for me!'
TT veteran, Ironman and CW reader Keith Murray gives us a tour of his Taylor Swift-resounding garage
By David Bradford Published