Latest articles by Tom Couzens
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Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch review - excellent for sports tracking, less so for mapping
The health tracking metrics and GPS accuracy are excellent, but you don't get full topographic mapping
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I swapped one bike session a week for the gym and this is the effect it had on my climbing
Will hitting the weights boost my times on the climbs? I completed a six week strength training programme to find out
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20 hacks to beat the cold and keep riding through the winter
Here's how to train through the winter without getting cold and miserable
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95% of the time I ride by myself - here's what I love most about solo cycling
From choosing my own route and pace to the chance to simply switch off, here are my top six reasons for cycling solo
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52t chainrings and a CX resurgence - the British Gravel Champs' race winning bikes
Flat-out speed is the order of the day at the sunny, sandy - and almost pancake flat - 2023 British Gravel National Championships
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Are you ready for your longest bike ride? Here’s how to prepare in the lead up and succeed on the big day
There's still time for an epic summer cycling adventure. We guide you through the essential preparations to conquer your longest ride of the year
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TrainerDay review - affordable access to personalised training plans for just $3.99 a month
For those self-coaching, you can also create your own bank of sessions
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9 endurance cycling tips from two ultra-distance world record holders
Leigh Timmis and Jenny Graham share the secrets and struggles from their record-breaking rides
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Hutchinson Overide 50mm gravel tire review - plump and robust but also a little heavy
Hutchinson's new 50mm width of its Overide semi slick has proven its toughness - and rolls well over hard-packed gravel and tarmac sections
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I tried eating like a Tour de France rider for a day - here’s how I coped with the huge calorie intake
The mountains of food Tour de France riders have to chomp through are nearly as daunting as the cols themselves. I tried to find out what is it actually like to eat for a Tour de France stage
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Castelli Aero Race 6.0 jersey review - more versatile than its name suggests
Despite the streamlined fit, the Aero Race 6.0 remains comfortable for long rides - and has proved robust enough to be a summer staple
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Specialized Crux Pro review - light, responsive and versatile
The performance-driven Crux Pro can work as gravel racer, cyclocross machine and even a capable road bike - but is it overpriced?
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BMC Teammachine SLRO1 Four review - a sublime all-rounder
Stiff yet comfortable, aerodynamically enhanced but climbs like a dream, the SLR01 Four is worthy of attention
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Castelli Competizione bib shorts review - affordable bibs ideal for shorter rides
Despite their competitive price point, the Competizione shorts feel luxurious and benefit from trickle-down tech
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6 common fuelling mistakes and how to avoid them on your next big ride
With just a little bit of planning you can ensure that you never run out of gas on a ride again
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360 kilometers is a long way and nine other lessons I learnt on my first long distance gravel ride
I raced The Traka 360 in Girona, Spain - a brutal introduction to long-distance gravel
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Homemade goodness: try these four energy bar recipes - from cookie dough protein balls to apple crumble bars
Tired of choking back qualms about mass-market energy food, Tom Couzens cracked out the oats and created an entire recipe book of homemade alternatives
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Struggling with the cold? This ‘dynamic warm-up' could be the answer for your winter cycling
We take you through four dynamic warmup exercises recommended by a sports physio
