Latest articles by Andy Turner
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These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid them
The pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring
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Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winter
As with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck…
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Quoc Escape Off-Road cycling shoes review - undercutting Giro and Fizik's mid-range models
These shoes aren't perfect, but they do deliver a solid performance for less than the big-name brands
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Here’s why cycling workouts with short recoveries are so effective - like this 30s on, 30s off session
Do this workout if you want to improve your ability to do short, sharp, repeated efforts with limited rest
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I quit coffee for a week and this is how it affected my cycling performance
Headaches, a suppressed max heart rate and increased perceived exertion were all to be expected - the most surprising effects came on my return to caffeine…
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DMT KR SL road shoe review - five grams lighter than the BOA equipped version
Great ventilation and a super stiff sole
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Twenty minute effort or a ramp test: which Zwift FTP test should you do, and how to get the best result you can
Read our how-to on taking an FTP test on Zwift
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Vittoria Corsa Pro tire review - supreme performance, but worth the cost?
The latest Corsa Pro is seriously rapid, and the issues with expeditated tire wear seem to have been addressed - but does that justify their lofty price?
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Muscular strength versus muscular endurance - which is most important for short climbs?
Climbs between 30 seconds and five minutes vary hugely in the physical demands they place on your body - we take you through which systems are being primarily utilized at each point
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What muscles does cycling work the most?
We take a deep dive into the many muscles of your leg and the roles they perform
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The best food for endurance cycling - here’s what to eat and drink before, during and after
What to eat before, during and after endurance rides to avoid ‘bonking’ and maximise your cycling fitness gains
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Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires - fast, durable and easy to mount
There are both faster and more robust tires than the P Zero Race TLR - but Pirelli's balancing of those two compeating demands is an excellent blend for racing
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Leopard Lync smart alarm & theft monitoring device review - a neat alternative to AirTags and similar
Rather than relying on iPhones being close enough to connect via Bluetooth, the Leopard Lync instead employs GPS for 'global' coverage - but it comes at a premium
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Cafe du Cycliste Road Shoes review - stylish and stiff, but really quite narrow
On the whole, it's a good first foray into road shoes from Cafe du Cycliste - but they aren't the lightest and they are quite narrow
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Why I use Critical Power instead of FTP for training my coached riders
Critical Power tests are easier to do and you get a clearer picture of your fitness profile – there’s little not to like
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Improve your pedalling efficiency with this one-hour cycling workout - and why it’s so effective explained
Do if… you want to maximise on the fitness you already have and develop your pedalling efficiency
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How do Tour de France teams use stage-specific fuelling strategies? Ineos Grenadiers shares its tactics
SiS and Team Ineos share their stage-specific fuelling strategies ahead of the toughest opening week in decades
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Garmin’s fitness and health-tracking metrics explained - understand what your smartwatch is telling you
A professional cycling coach takes us through the most useful metrics for cyclists
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Why 1-min on, 1-min off interval workouts are the best way to kickstart your cycling training
Do if… you want to start including intervals into your rides for fitness gains
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What are the links between cycling and prostate cancer? The risks explained and how to improve your prostate health
Some studies have shown a link between regular cycling and prostate cancer. We dig into the numbers and the broader context
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Met Manta MIPS helmet review - low profile and price for an aero lid
This lid received an aero redesign, MIPS liner for added safety protection, and is still remains a great value option
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Santini Eco Sleek Dinamo Short Sleeve Jersey review
Super breathable and uses recycled fabrics but comes up small
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I listened to Garmin’s sleep recommendation and tracked my cycling performance - here’s the difference it really made
Just how much performance do I really sacrifice through inadequate sleep?
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Parcours Chrono wheelset review - fast rolling and aero optimized
Front and rear deep section rims are designed individually to improve stability and reduce rider fatigue
