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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Fernando Gaviria injury forces Quick-Step into Milan-San Remo rethinkColombian sprinter's broken hand gives opportunity to Gilbert, Alaphilippe and Viviani to fight for leadership role
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Sodium bicarbonate can boost sprint performance by three per cent, says new studyBelgian research group reveal results for a 90-second sprint after three hour simulated race in lab study
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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?
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'Bottomless mimosas & gift baskets for stage winners': American company offers to 'step in' and sponsor Team SkyI'm not sure Dave Brailsford will be giving Ritte Bicycles a call back
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Five tips to get the most from your cycling holiday or training campPrepare well and you can ensure your training camp is a triumphant and not a disappointment
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Hugh Carthy pleased to take attack to Tour of Britain pelotonEF Education First-Drapac rider best placed British rider after stage two finish into Barnstaple
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Alzheimer’s Research UK partner up with Cycling Weekly as charity partner for #CW5000 2021
ARUK partners with our year-long challenge, the CW5000
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How to stay hydrated during a Gran FondoMake sure you don't let hours of training go to waste by ensuring that hydration strategy is on point
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What is it like to be in the Tour de France yellow jersey for a day?Sprinters are often offered just a small chance to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey. We speak to some of the leading fastmen to find out what it means to spend a day in yellow
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This week’s best bikes from ‘Rate My Bike’ – Wilier Triestina, Colnago Concept and moreWe all love to talk about bikes, but now it's time to rate them
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British racing scene branded ‘worst it has ever been’ as teams closeThe recent spate of domestic team closures is leading some in the scene to brand it the “worst it has ever been”.
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Tom Dumoulin going to Tour de France for 'learning process' rather than 'great result'Tom Dumoulin and his Team Sunweb team-mates will be heading to the Tour de France with the aim of going through the learning process the race has to offer.
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The natural foods you need for top performance and recovery (video)Here we run through the best foods to boost your cycling
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How to master descents (video)Descending can make even the best riders panic and go into their shell. But keeping calm and gradually improving your confidence and skills, can avoid these set backs
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Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome set for dual Tour de France tiltTeam Sky sports director Nicolas Portal believes both current and former Tour de France winner's will line up in Brussels in 2019, with Egan Bernal set to lead at the Giro d'Italia
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Sir Chris Hoy’s golden training rulesBritain’s most decorated Olympian tells Cycling Weekly about his approach to training and how to make it work for you
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Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas to miss Road World Championships 2018Draining seasons for Giro d'Italia and Tour de France winners the reason for their absence in Innsbruck
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Mitchelton-Scott pleased with Tour de France team time trial performance as Adam Yates makes up timeMitchelton-Scott sports director Matt White pleased with good day for the Australian outfit
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The best bikes of the week from 'Rate My Bike' - a custom painted Fuji track bike, a 1984 Pinarello Montello and moreWe all love to talk about bikes, but now it is time to rate them
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The best bikes of the week from 'Rate My Bike' - a custom sprayed Felt, a Bianchi Specialissima and moreWe all love to talk about bikes, but now it is time to rate them
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How to make a Nutty Slack Smoothie (video)Boost your post ride protein stores with this easy to make smoothie recipe
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Shameless thief takes $5,000 road bike for test ride and never returnsThe Cyclist Bike Shop, a family owned bike shop in Costa Mesa, California are offering a $1,000 reward for the bike's return or any information leading the thief's arrest
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Why Sunday’s stage of the Tour de Yorkshire might be the hardest ever on British soilYorkshire is known for its testing roads and demanding climbs, but stage four of this year’s Tour de Yorkshire could well be the hardest ever laid out on British soil. We previewed part of the course with Madison-Genesis to see what lies ahead on Sunday - Photos by Luke Webber/Madison
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Shanghai Criterium: Tai Chi lessons and sprint finishesWorlds best riders congregate in Shanghai for final hurrah of 2017 season
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