Latest articles by Stephen Shrubsall
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My 200-mile Welsh adventure left me crying in a convenience store - but I'd do it again
Looking for a challenging two-day tour, Steve Shrubsall heads to the wild Pembrokeshire coast of Wales (UK) – and gets exactly what he wished for…
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I faced my fear of winter riding with an FKT attempt
Setting off with ill-advised confidence, Steve Shrubsall discovered that the challenge which - on paper - looked achievable, was actually quite a stretch
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Ask the experts: How to prepare for a bikepacking trip
Jon Sharples, head coach at TrainSharp, and ultra-cyclist Jasmijn Muller offer their tips on going long
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I got punched by a motorbike rider during my gravel jaunt, and set an all-time personal best - but that's not the moral of the story
A cautionary tale on how vulnerable cyclists are, and why aggression probably shouldn’t be countered
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Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 1 review: a solid, dependable commuter e-bike that won't get pulses racing but will get the job done
A reliable choice for the urban commute, the Mavaro Neo SL 1 is built to serve
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The call of the coast
We went exploring along the British coast to bring you some of the best rides the country has to offer. From west Wales to the corner or Kent we found beauty in abundance along some quiet country roads.
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I tried Zwift’s three hardest training sessions and broke the pain barrier
We pitch Zwift’s three toughest pre-programmed training sessions head to head to ascertain which one hurts the most
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Join Cycling Weekly's hill-climb series on Zwift, starting tonight!
Get those thighs pumping and win one of two Zwift Play controllers every week with our new series
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Do some riders age faster than others, and, should I cut down my training as I get older?
Cycling coach Jon Sharples gives the lowdown on how to stay at the top of your cycling game as the years go by
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'My riding companion proceeded to fragment into countless tiny particles and dissolve into the night sky — I was hallucinating': Inside a 500km ultra ride
Keen to test the limits of his well-matured endurance, Steve Shrubsall hurls himself headlong into a 500km ultra-endurance adventure across England's North and South Downs
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I’m a torrential sweater - why do I leak so much, and what does it mean for performance?
Perturbed by his own torrential sweating, Steve Shrubsall goes on a hunt for the truth about how perspiration affects performance at the pedals
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I’ve got a strong base of endurance, how do I get faster?
James Benson-King is no stranger to turning the pedals, but ramping up his average speed over a shorter distance will represent a new challenge
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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
