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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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?
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10 easy upgrades to make your bike fasterWe all want to eke out the most of our bike, and here are 10 easy upgrades to help you do that
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Tweets of the week: Geraint Thomas, James Knox, Chris Froome and moreThe best social media posts from around cycling this week
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Flanders unravelled: a cycling guideThe 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
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Pete Kennaugh opens up about early-season struggles as he aims for Tour de France spotBora-Hansgrohe Brit opens up ahead of his return to racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné
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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
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How to make the pancakes that fuel WorldTour ridersTeam chef Sean Fowler provides the perfect pick me up breakfast that isn’t just for Shrove Tuesday
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Altitude training for cyclists: does it work and could you benefit? (video)Breathing air with less oxygen stimulates physiological changes that can boost performance, but for amateur cyclists, is it really worth the time, effort and money?
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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.
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EF Education First went to 'full panic stations' trying to limit Urán time losses on Tour de France stage 10EF Education First's team leader Rigoberto Urán lost 1-40 on stage 10 alongside other GC contenders
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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.
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Rigoberto Uran comes home safely after late crash on stage four of Tour de FranceEF Education First-Drapac sports director Charly Wegelius pleased with team's performance over first four days of racing
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Limited amount of extra places go on sale for inaugural Vélo SouthSold-out closed road sportive reopens entries for September event
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Cycling training plan from sofa to 60kmJust 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
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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
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Team Sky's Tour de France rest day routine revealedTeam Sky nutritionist James Morton reveals how the British outfit structure their rest day to stay fresh for the yellow jersey defence that lies ahead
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Philippe Gilbert focused on Roubaix and Milan-San Remo glory in 'strive for five' questFour-time monument winner looking to add French and Italian monument victories to his palmares
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Mark Cavendish looking forward to 'festival style' Tour de YorkshireDimension Data rider looking to put disappointing start to season behind him on home soil
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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
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How to improve your bike-handlingPractising essential bike-handling skills is just as important as increasing your fitness levels
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This week's best bikes from 'Rate My Bike' - Specialized Allez Sprint, Giant Propel and moreWe all love to talk about bikes, but now it's time to rate them
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TORQ Bar reviewTorq are known for their innovative flavours but does this energy bar cut the mustard?
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After Edvald Boasson Hagen's epic Zwift session, you share your hardcore turbo training storiesWe asked our readers if they can match the Norwegian's heroic 6.5-hour Zwift session, and you didn't disappoint.
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Madison Genesis are glutton for punishment with Tour of Britain breakaway attemptsMadison 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.
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