Latest articles by Chris Sidwells
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16 cost-free, quick and easy fitness hacks for every day
Riding your bike is just one part of staying fit and healthy. Every spare moment of the day presents an opportunity to boost your wellbeing, here’s what you can do…
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Curiosities of the Tour de France unpacked: veiny legs, big rides on 'rest' days and cola guzzling explained
Ever wondered why riders have such veiny legs? Do riders share rooms? How does a 60km ride count as a rest day? We take a look at the burning questions and those you never thought to ask
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Pro cyclists like Tom Pidcock aren’t one-trick pedalling machines, here’s how a broad skill base can improve your road riding
The world’s best cyclists are consummate all-round athletes
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How to wear a cycling cap
We look at the cycling cap: an accessory that was made for practicality but now serves more as a fashion statement
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Brian Robinson: Britain's first Tour de France hero
Brian Robinson was our pioneer pro, the first to make a living from racing in a top pro team in the world’s best races. CW catches up with the 83 year-old .
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Is this the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire route?
The stage towns have been announced, so in the spirit of speculation we’ve had a go at piecing together a potential route for the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire
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Retro tech: Brian Robinson's Tour de France stage winning bike
In 1959 British cyclist Brian Robinson took his second stage win in the Tour de France, and he did it on a bike like this: a Raphaël Géminiani
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Riding the CiCLE Classic route with the Haribo-Beacon team
With its sections of rough roads, the CiCLE Classic has established itself as 'Britain's Paris-Roubaix' over the past 10 years
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Paris-Roubaix trophy: the most coveted cobble in cycling
The Paris-Roubaix trophy is the one piece of road that professional cyclists most want to own
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Bradley Wiggins's Tour de France training
Tour de France 2012: How the British track star turned himself in to a Tour de France contender
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Old winter training tricks made new: do they still work?
For pioneering pros of a bygone age, winter was a time to roll out radical new training ideas. Chris Sidwells analyses whether their eye-popping methods still stand up today
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Icons of cycling: The bidon
We take in the history of the humble but essential cycling drinks bottle, the bidon
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Icons of cycling: Track mitts
A practical piece of kit, track mitts are a quintessential part of being any kind of serious cyclist
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32 things still to do this year
The year is drawing to a close, but there's plenty of cycling left to do, watch, read about and follow
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Tour de France route rumours: 2015 stage finish to commemorate Eddy Merckx’s defeat
Rumour has it that the ski village of Pra-Loup will host the finale of stage 20 of the 2015 Tour de France
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Pavé power: what it takes to win the Tour of Flanders
Not for nothing are the cobblestoned spring Classics feared and revered by the pros who race them. They know how hard these races are, and with the recent use of power meters, they have some astonishing figures to prove it
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Strava world-record-chasing rider still on target
Yorkshireman Richard Nutt is second in Strava's June mileage chart with 1845.8km cycled so far this month
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The 25 most stylish cyclists of all time
You’ve either got it or you haven’t. Chris Sidwells reveals his 25 most stylish riders of all time
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How elite riders combine high level racing with full-time jobs
All but a handful of elite women riders have to fit in training around full-time jobs — just like most amateurs. What can we learn from how they manage such demanding schedules?
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How they used to train: Frans Verbeeck’s power intervals
Frans Verbeeck trained hard and long, but there was one rider he couldn't out-train
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Cycling stars sign up to help cystic fibrosis charity auction
Fabian Cancellara, Sir Chris Hoy and Graeme Obree among those who have autographed postcards for South Yorkshire cycling club auction
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Iconic Places: The Kemmelberg in Ghent-Wevelgem
The crux of this weekend’s Ghent-Wevelgem race is the famous Kemmelberg climb
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Iconic Places: The Cauberg, Amstel Gold Race's most famous climb
As the Classics head for the hills, for the Amstel Gold Race no ascent is more famous than the Cauberg climb
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Brian Robinson recovering after collision with car
Britain's first Tour de France stage winner Brian Robinson sustains broken collarbone, six broken ribs, a punctured lung and a serious cut to his arm
