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‘Cycling saved my life - and I’m fitter at 55 than I was at 25’ - cycling coach still gaining watts explains how
The term 'FTP' hadn't been invented when Richard Stern first tested his, but he's stronger now than he was in 1995
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Smartwatches act like a 'military drill sergeant' on your wrist - it's ok to ignore them when they claim you're 'unproductive'
Fitness gadgets use very emotive language, but should we be allowing them to press our buttons? Dr Josephine Perry investigates
By Josephine Perry Published
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'I try to hang in with the youngsters as much as possible': 68-year-old ex-Rugby player on racing with a new knee
A string of knee ops hasn't stopped Chris Dunn from pinning on a number
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I broke my collarbone (twice) and learned that cycling expects people to 'spring back' far too quickly
"Two weeks? I was back on the bike within 48 hours" was the response when Adam Jones got back on the bike after a break - why do cyclists expect an instant comeback?
By Adam Jones Published
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'Keep eking out little performance gains and you can progress at any age': Tips for riding better than ever, at 49
'I enjoy the process more now than ever,' says Simon McNamara, as he closes in on 50 - though to emulate him, you may need to cut out the booze and biscuits
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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'You have to listen to your body and not just look at data': The journey from hospital bed to WorldTour QOM
Human Powered Health's new signing on how she ended last season early but came to Australia on sizzling form
By Simon Smythe Published
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'I've gone from gathering rocks on the bison farm to picking up the biggest rock of them all – Paris-Roubaix': Alison Jackson on her formative influences
The Paris-Roubaix Femmes champ talks racing by instinct and lessons learnt on the family farm
By David Bradford Published
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After years of feeling ‘too fat’, I’ve finally found my place in the cycle lane - you can too
‘I’m worthy of taking up space, and always will be’ writes journalist - and cyclist - Emmie Harrison-West, as she shares her tips having reclaimed her love for the sport and her body
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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‘Why are you alone?’: I’m a solo female tourer, everyone wants to know where my husband is, but I've encountered incredible kindness
After several months cycling round Turkey and Europe, with many miles still ahead of her, Isobel Duxfield reflects on her trip thus far
By Isobel Duxfield Published