Latest articles by Tom Epton
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Wrist-based versus chest strap heart sensors: which are best for cyclists? Can you trust the data?
Smartwatches and health trackers are getting ever better at measuring your heart rate - but they’re still not perfect
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Pinnacle Competition Cycling Jacket review
A reasonable price and great weatherproofing - but let down by its breathability
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Everything you need to know about lactate: your burning questions answered by an exercise physiologist
Far from being an acidic waste product that makes your muscles burn, lactate is actually a vital source of energy. An exercise physiologist debunks the mistruths around the metabolite
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Litelok X1 review - the self-proclaimed 'next generation angle-grinder resistant D-lock'
Wrapped in an eco-friendly rubber, the Litelox X1 balances weight with high security to create a high quality lock that's easy to use
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Sportful Tempo Jacket review – a strong mid-market option and is currently on a huge discount
We review Sportful's Tempo jacket, designed as a three season jacket to see you from September to May.
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myCols is a free app for col-bagging, but there's no KOM or QOM... what is it and do you need it?
The free app has a library of 8,000 climbs with stats and maps - and pulls data from Strava, Garmin and Wahoo to analyse your rides on them - but do you need it?
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The best skinsuits for cycling: reviewed and rated
We put six top models through their paces
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Endura Hummvee II Trousers review - commuter-friendly baggies that can double for causal winter gravel
Good for some light enduro riding or a trip to the office
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Are heated trousers cycling's next marginal gain? Our data scientist investigates...
The science says a decline in muscle temperature means a decline in peak power - so can heated warm-up trousers guarantee a hot sprint?
