Latest articles by Stephen Shrubsall
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How does a former British gravel champion train for Unbound?
18 hours and 10 minutes of training - but what sessions were on the menu?
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The Tour's left-field turn: sampling stage nine of the Tour de France
Stage nine of the Tour de France, taking place on Sunday 7 July, features 32km on the white roads of the Champagne region. Steve Shrubsall grabs his gravel bike to sample what lies in wait for the peloton
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Into the beautiful unknown of Trans-Snowdonia
In a bid to ascertain the limits of a gravel bike, Steve Shrubsall heads to North Wales to tackle Cycling UK’s recently opened, 125-mile Trans-Snowdonia route
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Squats, sprints and Toy Story movies: Meet Elisa Balsamo
The former world champion and this year’s Roubaix runner-up talks us through her multisport upbringing and how the wins start in the gym
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The finest bike for fast, technical gravel? We test the Giant Revolt X Pro
Its front suspension will enrage the haters, but no matter. The Giant Revolt X Pro is a legit ride when the gravel turns fast, furious – and fun!
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Ask a Coach: I hate VO2 max sessions - how can I make them bearable?
Struggling with those really hard efforts? They're tough, but so worth it. Here's how to nail VO2 max intervals
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I'm a nutritionist - this is how long a bike ride needs to be for carb loading to be beneficial, and what to eat
What to eat, and when: a fuelling specialist’s tips on maximising performance by pre-loading carbohydrate
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Ask a coach: How can I train consistently when life is so hectic?
Many of us have big plans, but life gets in the way. Here's how to achieve your goals, amid the hustle
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'The Earth’s circumference is 40,075km and I went over 45,000km': Meet the cyclists riding the furthest and the longest from the comfort of their homes
In search of indoor riders who go beyond the bounds of accepted norms, Steve Shrubsall tracks down a cast of characters who leave blood, sweat and traces of their soul on the turbo trainer
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Zefal Z Hydro Race 1.5L hydration bag review - low price and low weight, excellent for short gravel races
Wallet-friendly, lightweight and minimalist - an excellent option for those getting into gravel racing
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Tadej Pogačar sprints to Tour de France stage 20 spoils
Slovenian wins mountain-top finale while Vingegaard takes the Tour title
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Who's leading the Tour de France 2023 after stage 20?
Simon Yates and Carlos Rodríguez swap places after the latter takes an early tumble
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Tour de France live: stage 20 – Thibaut Pinot attacks on the Petite Ballon
Vosges and Haut-Rhin mountains play host to the final GC showdown
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Ribble Endurance 725 'Base' model review: a stylish year-round training bike
Made from Reynolds 725 steel, the Ribble Endurance delivers a comfortable, if not slightly heavy, ride
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Five turbo sessions hand-picked by the pros
We sent out a distress call to pro riders pleading for their favourite turbo sessions
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Can you train through the pain to get even fitter?
It’s a universal truth in cycling: when the hard effort hurts too much, we back off and slow down. But can we train our ability to tolerate pain? Steve Shrubsall finds out
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Wattbike Atom Next Generation review
We gave the original Wattbike Atom full marks – and now the Next Generation version with its upgraded resistance system is even better
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Wattbike Atom review
Steve Shrubsall puts his hamburger habit on hold to tuck into Wattbike’s newest home trainer
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Does indoor pain equal outdoor gain?
After countless hours sweating it out in his shed, CW’s Steve Shrubsall decided to find out if he could convert Zwift-toughened tenacity into a real-world PB
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La Planche des Belles Filles: Taking on the Tour’s brutal summit finish
Stage six of the Tour de France features the brutal final climb of La Planche des Belles Filles, which this July adds a final kilometre of suffering on gravel - Photos by Daniel Gould
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Mark Beaumont's ultimate endurance masterclass
Mark Beaumont rode around in world in just 78 days, covering 240 miles a day. What did he discover about himself, and about the limits of human endurance, along the way? - Photos by Daniel Gould
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A day in the life of a cycling cafe
It may be a cycling institution but the modern cycling cafe is keeping up with the times, as we found out after a gruelling day spent eating, drinking and chatting at Esher’s Giro
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'I want to ride in the WorldTour': How British Cycling are using Zwift to help identify young talent
Online training platforms are fast becoming fertile ground for cycling’s talent-spotters. What would it take to make the grade and get noticed on Zwift or Strava? Steve Shrubsall investigates
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The Maratona dles Dolomites — an idiot’s guide
CW's Stephen Shrubsall takes on one of the world's toughest gran fondos, the Maratona dles Dolomites... but may have bitten off more than he bargained for
