Latest articles by Michael Hutchinson
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Dr Hutch column: Nothing revitalises a jaded cyclist like the click of new cleats
'New bar tape, neatly applied, feels faster than a new bike'
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The most amazing thing about Dowsett's Hour? He could have gone faster
For the past six months, Bradley Wiggins's name has dominated talk of the Hour Record — but Alex Dowsett has given even him something to think about
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Dr Hutch: The sensitive subject of saddle sores
Doctor Hutch considers an often overlooked ailment with a real sting in the tail - saddle sores
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Dr Hutch: Should you wear a helmet? It is entirely up to you
Should you wear a helmet? It is entirely up to you, says the Doc
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Dr Hutch: 'Don’t give up mate, you can do it'
Pulling out of a marathon has its compensations, the Doc finds, when even a cynic like Bernard acknowledges his cycling ability... almost
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Dr Hutch: I can't afford the only greatness I have to be overlooked
The Doc finds that demonstrating his cycling superiority outside the context of a race is not as easy as he had hoped
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Dr Hutch: 'Is it true that racing cyclists just pee in their shorts?'
It's high summer, so Dr Hutch has a Christmas tale for you
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June 5: Hutch looks forward to the National '25'
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Dr. Hutch: Why I won't be watching any more cyclists' helmet camera videos
Avoid the new genre of helmet-cam disaster movies, says the Doc. They may record reality but they have an unnerving power to distort your sense of risk for good
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Dr Hutch: Should beetroot juice be banned?
With a belated bucket of water in hand, the latest doping scandal has the Doc all fired up
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Dr Hutch: How exactly do you know whether you are under- or over-training?
Overambitious training gives you the worst of both worlds, decides Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: Make the most of your riding partners, even if they are annoying
After considering the alternatives, Dr Hutch concludes that Bernard isn’t such a bad riding partner after all
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Dr Hutch: The death of Bernard
Spring is here, so naturally the Doc's thoughts turn to the subject of death
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Dr Hutch: Revealing the real motivation behind Sunday morning bike rides
The weekend ride is a sacred ritual, but what motivates us to haul ourselves out of bed on a Sunday morning? Lunacy, says Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: An e-bike can be your friend, not your enemy
Dr Hutch finds that there is something very appealing about riding a bike fitted with an electric motor
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Dr Hutch: Some bike bodges are more dangerous than others
In the world of bike maintenance, says Dr Hutch, some home fixes can have dire consequences
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Sky's riders slapped, hit, pushed and cheered on Alpe d'Huez
Were the huge crowds on the Alpe d'Huez out of control?
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Exclusive: Graeme Obree 'tempted' to have a go at the Hour Record
Changes in Hour Record rules tempt former holder Graeme Obree to consider putting in a ride
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Hour Record rule change - Athlete's hour to be scrapped
Records set by Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman in 1980s and 1990s will be reinstated under new rules - New attempts can use standard track pursuit bike - 49.7km set by Ondrej Sosenka will still be the mark to beat for any new attempt - Records recorded according to the rules in force at the time of the attempt
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Dr Hutch's guide to the noises your bike makes, and how to stop them
What is that mysterious noise coming from your bike? Dr Hutch has the answer
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Dr Hutch: Time to align cycling's rules with its ethics
Cycling’s questionable morality is nothing new but now’s the time to align its rules with its ethics, says Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: The error of going running instead of cycling
Dr Hutch swaps saddle for trainers, and pounds the pavement to remind himself why he loathes running
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Dr. Hutch: The unwritten rules of cycling
Feeling superior to non-cyclists is as simple as knowing the sport's unwritten rules, says the Doc
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What can we learn from Chris Froome's power data?
Team Sky released some of Chris Froome's power data from stage 10 of the Tour de France in an attempt to end speculation about doping
