Latest articles by Anna Marie Abram
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Study finds WADA-legal drug is performance enhancing - and could lift cyclists into a medal position
Tramadol is currently permitted by the World Anti-Doping Agency but banned by the UCI - new study finds drug can deliver a 1.3% performance increase in ‘highly trained’ cyclists
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Five things I wish I knew before my first bikepacking trip
From the food to fuel with to your packing and route planning - there certainly is no shortage of ways to make mistakes while bikepacking! Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way…
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Best power meters 2023: pedal and crank-based models reviewed and rated
Everything you need to know about the best power meters, including what they are, key features, and how to use them as well as our pick of the best
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Eat then shower, or shower then eat? Six essential steps for nailing your post-ride routine
Get your post-ride routine nailed with our tips and advice
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Power to weight ratio explained: watts per kilo matter - here’s how to improve yours
Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must
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Large scale study finds cardio fitness is associated with lower risk of nine cancers - but an increased risk of two
Endurance athletes have yet another reason to feel smug, but it’s not all good news
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How to get back into cycling after an unplanned break
From coming to terms with where your fitness levels have landed to rebuilding at the right rate - here are our top tips on making your comeback to cycling
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10 ways to spruce up your route planning and refresh your library of 'go to' rides
Struggling for inspiration? Bored of the same old roads? Chances are there’s more variety out there waiting to be tapped than you think…
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How many calories does cycling really burn? And how important is counting them anyway?
We all want to know how many calories we burn while cycling, but while it's easy to make an estimate, it's hard to get an accurate figure. We explore common questions around cycling and calorie burn
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Six foods to avoid before a bike ride and why
We take a look at some of the staples you should steer clear of before heading out on a ride
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Feeling post-ride muscle pain? Nutrition is key - here’s how to fuel right for recovery
Eat right before and during cycling - as well as after - to avoid muscle pain
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It’s ‘Nutrition Week’ on Cycling Weekly - here’s how to ensure you’re optimally fuelled to hit your riding goals
From the 24th-28th July here at Cycling Weekly, we’ll be doing our bit to provide you with tips on how to what you need nutrition-wise, and where to get it
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Whoop reveals pro riders’ sleep data from last year’s Tour de France - and they’re not getting a full 8 hours
The wearable band producer has undertaken a sleep study based on cyclists competing in the Tour de France & Tour de France Femmes
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Is there an ideal cadence for cycling? Pros and cons of a high cadence and a low cadence
It’s easy to self-select a cadence you’re comfortable with – but what’s optimal? And how can you improve it?
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Nifty tools, our favorite bags and other kit picks from riding the Trans Cambrian Way
After 100 miles of gravel, here’s our thoughts on the gear we used
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Do you know your carbs? More than half of endurance athletes could be fuelling wrong, study finds
Carb-loading proved a particular knowledge gap - check out how you’d stack up in the study’s questionnaire
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Jelenew Pinnacle Pro Bib Shorts 8" (women’s) review - premium in both performance and price
High quality throughout, these shorts are particularly suited to female riders with longer torsos
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8 things we learnt from riding the 100-mile Trans-Cambrian Way through Wales
The A to B gravel trail in mid-Wales has a luscious mix of compact fireroad gravel, grassy hilltops as well as pristine lakes and reservoirs
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Specialized Allez road bikes range explained
The Specialized Allez range consists of great entry-level first road bikes and crit racing machines - we explain what's available to help you choose the right model for you
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Liv bike range: your guide to the best bikes from the women's specific brand
We explore the model families from Giant's women's specific bike brand, Liv
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Jelenew Glider Short Sleeve Pro Jersey review - so luxurious, it’s no surprise the designer used to work for Chanel
Super comfortable - provides the best figure-hugging fit out of all the jerseys I’ve ever tested
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Cycling UK gives you the chance to loan an e-bike for a month for free
If you live in Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester or Luton & Dunstable, now’s your chance to test the waters of going electric
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It’s ‘E-Bike’ week on Cycling Weekly - join us for a week of electric bike tips, advice and know-how
From 22nd to 26th May, here at Cycling Weekly, we’ll be sharing a host of guides and explainers to help electric bike owners - or prospective owners - get the very most from their machines
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Adidas Velosamba cycling shoes review
The Velosambas ace the look, but are just too stiff for full urban use
