Paul Knott
Paul Knott is a fitness and features writer, who has also presented Cycling Weekly videos as well as contributing to the print magazine as well as online articles. In 2020 he published his first book, The Official Tour de France Road Cycling Training Guide (Welbeck), a guide designed to help readers improve their cycling performance via cherrypicking from the strategies adopted by the pros.
Latest articles by Paul Knott
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How to use hand signals on group rides
Hand signals are vital for the safety of everyone riding in your group, so here's what you need to know
By Paul Knott • Published
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Sportive revival: how the UK scene will look post pandemic
The sportive scene is set to make a comeback this year as events get back to normal
By Paul Knott • Published
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Why a good night’s sleep could be your hidden performance aid
Training, nutrition and technological advances may improve your cycling ability but ensuring your sleep is on point is key to reaching your optimum potential
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How cross-training can help reach your cycling goals
Got a big challenge lined up for later in the summer?
By Paul Knott • Published
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Who speaks for the riders?
The formation of two riders’ unions on both the women’s and men’s sides of the sport could be about to change the shape of top level cycling. Paul Knott investigates further
By Paul Knott • Published
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Simon Carr: Slipping under the radar
It’s rare a young rider gets a WorldTour contract with hardly anyone in their homeland’s cycling scene knowing their name, but that’s what young Brit Simon Carr has done. Paul Knott asks: who is this mystery man and what can we expect from him?
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Does spending more on cycling shorts win you longer distance comfort?
One of your most important kit choices could be crucial to reaching your pinnacle on bike performance in association with Altura
By Paul Knott • Published
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Cofidis have changed the cycling social media game
You'll never look at the French Pro Continental team the same way ever again
By Paul Knott • Published
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Giro still a possibility for Chris Froome as he prepares for 2018 season
Tom Dumoulin seen as main future Grand Tour threat as retiring Alberto Contador bows out in Shanghai criterium
By Paul Knott • Published
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Tips for cycling and training in the dark (video)
There is no need to lock your bike away until the spring — we shed some light on how to ride through the dark days
By Paul Knott • Published
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Cyclist punches truck driver to the ground with one hit in road rage defence
The altercation took place in the Eunos area of Singapore
By Paul Knott • Published
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How to warm-up for a time trial (video)
WorldTour team Cannondale-Drapac show you how to warm effectively for a time trial
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This week’s best bikes from ‘Rate My Bike’ – Trek Madone, Ridley Noah SL and more
We all love to talk about bikes, but now it's time to rate them
By Paul Knott • Published
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Tweets of the week: Adam Blythe, Larry Warbasse, Phil Gaimon and more
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week
By Paul Knott • Published
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How to make an Antioxidant Blast smoothie (video)
Give your immune system a lift with this easy to make antioxidant boosting smoothie recipe
By Paul Knott • Published
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Veloviewer: The WorldTour teams' new secret weapon
Strava spin-off Veloviewer started out as a software side project and ended up being adopted by the pro peloton. Paul Knott traces its journey
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Is this the hardest test you can do on a bike? (video)
Despite being only three minutes long, the critical power test could well be the hardest physiological test you can do in cycling – but why should you put yourself through the pain?
By Paul Knott • Published
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10 easy upgrades to make your bike faster
We all want to eke out the most of our bike, and here are 10 easy upgrades to help you do that
By Paul Knott • Published
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Quiz: Can you name every Grand Tour stage winner of 2018?
63 stages of Grand Tour racing, but can you remember who crossed the line first on each day?
By Paul Knott • Published
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Tweets of the week: Geraint Thomas, James Knox, Chris Froome and more
The best social media posts from around cycling this week
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Flanders unravelled: a cycling guide
The Tour of Flanders is a race steeped in cycling history but it has a route that can often seem like a riddle come race day in early April; Paul Knott headed out to Belgium in an attempt to solve it
By Paul Knott • Published
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Pete Kennaugh opens up about early-season struggles as he aims for Tour de France spot
Bora-Hansgrohe Brit opens up ahead of his return to racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné
By Paul Knott • Published
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What do pro cyclists eat before, during and after a Monument?
It is not just skill and strength that it required to get you through a Monument, a stringent nutrition strategy must also be followed. Jan Bakelants reveals how he stays fuelled for when it really matters
By Paul Knott • Published
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How to make the pancakes that fuel WorldTour riders
Team chef Sean Fowler provides the perfect pick me up breakfast that isn’t just for Shrove Tuesday
By Paul Knott • Published