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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Could you pass the UCI’s Pro Cycling Test? (video)
This is the test that the UCI uses to spot potential professional cyclists, so we headed to the UCI headquarters in Aigle to see if we have what it takes.
By Paul Knott Published
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EF Education First went to 'full panic stations' trying to limit Urán time losses on Tour de France stage 10
EF Education First's team leader Rigoberto Urán lost 1-40 on stage 10 alongside other GC contenders
By Paul Knott Published
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Watch: How do you fuel BMC Racing's stars for success?
Team BMC's chef Mirko Sut explains the fuelling strategy behind cooking for some of the worlds best cyclists.
By Paul Knott Published
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Rigoberto Uran comes home safely after late crash on stage four of Tour de France
EF Education First-Drapac sports director Charly Wegelius pleased with team's performance over first four days of racing
By Paul Knott Published
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Limited amount of extra places go on sale for inaugural Vélo South
Sold-out closed road sportive reopens entries for September event
By Paul Knott Published
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Cycling training plan from sofa to 60km
Just starting out the sport of cycling? Or want to reach an achievable milestone? This training plan will help you get there. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
By Paul Knott Published
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Riding to the sky above: Taking on the Passo dello Stelvio
The highest summit finish in Grand Tour history... Paul Knott headed to the Passo dello Stelvio to tick this bona fide bucket-list climb off his list
By Paul Knott Published
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How to make Veggie Rice Balls: a perfect on-bike snack (video)
Everything you need to know to make the low calorie high carb veggie rice balls that'll energise your rides and save you a bit of money too
By Paul Knott Published
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Team Sky's Tour de France rest day routine revealed
Team Sky nutritionist James Morton reveals how the British outfit structure their rest day to stay fresh for the yellow jersey defence that lies ahead
By Paul Knott Published
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Philippe Gilbert focused on Roubaix and Milan-San Remo glory in 'strive for five' quest
Four-time monument winner looking to add French and Italian monument victories to his palmares
By Paul Knott Published
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Mark Cavendish looking forward to 'festival style' Tour de Yorkshire
Dimension Data rider looking to put disappointing start to season behind him on home soil
By Paul Knott Published
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Busting the triathlon taboo: Is it time cyclists broadened their horizons?
Triathlon gets a bad rap among cycling’s single-minded purists, but is it time to broaden our horizons? Paul Knott pulls on a tri-suit and heads for the sea to find out
By Paul Knott Published
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How to improve your bike-handling
Practising essential bike-handling skills is just as important as increasing your fitness levels
By Paul Knott Published
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This week's best bikes from 'Rate My Bike' - Specialized Allez Sprint, Giant Propel 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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TORQ Bar review
Torq are known for their innovative flavours but does this energy bar cut the mustard?
By Paul Knott Published
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After Edvald Boasson Hagen's epic Zwift session, you share your hardcore turbo training stories
We asked our readers if they can match the Norwegian's heroic 6.5-hour Zwift session, and you didn't disappoint.
By Paul Knott Published
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Madison Genesis are glutton for punishment with Tour of Britain breakaway attempts
Madison Genesis have been in every break in this year's Tour of Britain, and it doesn't look like they are going to be tweaking their tactics anytime soon.
By Paul Knott Published
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This week's best bikes from 'Rate My Bike' - Dassi Graphene Interceptor, Lamborghini Pinarello 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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Fernando Gaviria injury forces Quick-Step into Milan-San Remo rethink
Colombian sprinter's broken hand gives opportunity to Gilbert, Alaphilippe and Viviani to fight for leadership role
By Paul Knott Published
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Sodium bicarbonate can boost sprint performance by three per cent, says new study
Belgian research group reveal results for a 90-second sprint after three hour simulated race in lab study
By Paul Knott Published
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Quiz: How many of the top-25 2018 race winning riders can you name?
Elia Viviani led the way in wins in a season dominated by Quick-Step Floors, but who else was the cream of the crop?
By Paul Knott Published
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'Bottomless mimosas & gift baskets for stage winners': American company offers to 'step in' and sponsor Team Sky
I'm not sure Dave Brailsford will be giving Ritte Bicycles a call back
By Paul Knott Published
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Five tips to get the most from your cycling holiday or training camp
Prepare well and you can ensure your training camp is a triumphant and not a disappointment
By Paul Knott Published
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Hugh Carthy pleased to take attack to Tour of Britain peloton
EF Education First-Drapac rider best placed British rider after stage two finish into Barnstaple
By Paul Knott Published