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'Here I am at 3.30am, wearing a skeleton suit, in a graveyard, in the pissing rain' – the magic behind the world of Strava art
We join a Strava artist on a work-in-progress to find out how it takes shape
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Factor says long stems and forward saddles cause crashes – but why, and what can be done about it?
Long stems and slammed saddles could be causing crashes, says Factor, but are these extreme setups inherently dangerous, and if so, why?
By Andy Carr Published
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'When I look back at what has been going through my mind, I find the tapes are missing' – the joys of cycling on your own
Riding alone is a blissfully thought-free zone for this rider
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'They know when enough's enough, good for them': are we asking the wrong questions about young, retiring pros?
Should we really be surprised when riders end up retiring in their twenties? Maybe not
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was, to be frank, beautifully beautiful' - the three cyclists who conquered Britain's coastline in 2025
Riding a lap of Britain is also a journey of self-discovery. Meg Elliot speaks to three riders who conquered the coast in 2025.
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I’m not bored by Tadej Pogačar, there were always new things to say about him' – how one writer set out to capture the uncatchable
How do you tell the story of a rider still winning practically every race he starts? Andy McGrath has sought to do that with his new book, Unstoppable
By Adam Becket Published
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Gravel bikes: From cycling outlier to drop-bar domination in under a decade
Sponsored by Ribble
It took gravel cycling just ten years to go from niche hobby to World Tour level racing but where's next? We sat down with Ribble to find out...
By Jamie Williams Published
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'It's a dull stretch of tarmac and I've spent 170 hours of my life on it' - Dr Hutch has tackled the same stretch of road more times than he'd like
The Doc takes a ride down memory lane - for the 2,000th time...
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'It will be a part of my plan forever' – How cycling 100 miles a week is helping this Olympic runner win medals
Baffled by a rumour that Georgia Hunter Bell does most of her training by bike, Tom Davidson investigates just how well running and cycling can complement each other
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cycling’s hidden under-fuelling epidemic: here’s how to spot the signs of RED-S and make sure you’re meeting your energy demands
The prevalence of under-fuelling in both professional and amateur cycling is shockingly widespread - many may not be aware of the damage they’re causing their bodies
By Nicole Oh Last updated
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A rugged coastline, plenty of climbs and four Tour de France winners - this is why Brittany is French cycling's heartland
Brittany and cycling are inextricably linked, we went in search of the roads, people and culture that make this part of northern France a dream cycling destination
By Kevin Raymond Published
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'He's actually fairly good' - meet the influencer finding unexpected joy in teaching her dad how to cycle
Laura Kirkpatrick is teaching her dad how to cycle
By Meg Elliot Published
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'Like a sack of potatoes' - I just had my first bike crash, and I'm glad it happened
Small and slow-motion, my crash wasn't anything special - or damaging - but it has been a weight off my shoulders
By Meg Elliot Published
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Lukas Pöstlberger’s Rose Backroad FF - a gravel bike outlier
Graffiti-adorned gravel bike with white bar tape – what’s not to like about the Austrian's Gravel Burn race rig?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Mathieu van der Poel makes promise to the internet while a man holds a wheelie for 90 miles - this week in cycling social media
From snowstorms to cobble-climbs, this is what the internet served us up this week
By Meg Elliot Published
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Peloton vs. Echelon: An expert's deep dive into what's good, what's not and which is a better choice for you
Both offer live and on-demand classes, an online community and off-bike sessions, so how do you decide between them
By Hannah Bussey Published
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The crown joules: Why 3,000kJ is the new magic number in cycling performance
Kilojoule ceilings have become pro cycling’s secret talent test, and 3,000 is the magic number. Cycling Weekly examines the latest science of stamina and how to use it to boost performance
By James Witts Published
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'Underrepresentation breeds underrepresentation': Why are so many women cycling in the gym, but not outside?
Gender imbalance persists in outdoor cycling, but inside, it is a different story. Isobel Duxfield explores why
By Isobel Duxfield Last updated
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Learning from the Netherlands - what could Britain's cycling future look like?
As the Netherlands scoops up the world's cycling kudos again, Meg wonders what alternate future could exist across the North Sea
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I’m the cycling equivalent of the reserve goalkeeper for Plymouth Argyle' - How Dr Hutch explains why he's never ridden the Tour
The Tour de France is still the only race that counts for ‘them’, says Dr Hutch
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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We've always known it makes us happy, but when did we start talking about cycling and mental health?
From that post-ride glow to riding through and out of very difficult times, cycling is now part of the mental health conversation
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was a mining exercise on the internet, and we brought it all together' – meet the people behind ultra-cycling's dot watching
Ever wondered who's behind the site tracking ultra riders' GPS dots?
By Meg Elliot Published
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Forget Unbound – Gravel Burn is the toughest off-road stage race in the world and this is why it needs to be on your bucket list
Mecurial weather. Unforgiving terrain. Sensational scenery. Gravel riding like nothing else. This is Africa, this is Gravel Burn
By Aaron Borrill Published
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The triumph of protest? What the collapse of Israel-Premier Tech means for global cycling
Does Israel-Premier Tech becoming NSN Cycling represent a victory for protestors? And if so, what does it mean for global cycling in an era when geopolitical fault lines are impossible to ignore?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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iGPSPORT joins the WorldTour in a new partnership with Groupama-FDJ
Sponsor Content Created With iGPSPORT
There's a new suite of bike computers ready to make it's debut at the top of world cycling
By Andy Turner Published
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‘Heart rate, cadence, power – so what?’ to 'ride your bike for yourself, not anyone else': your views on enjoying cycling for the sake of it
From monitored training rides to low-pressure pootles round the countryside, we're regaining the right to enjoy cycling just for itself
By Meg Elliot Published
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Three miles long by two wide: Why touring Ireland's tiny islands makes no sense at all – yet is utterly addictive
Hearing rumours of empty space, tranquillity and generous repopulation grants, we set sail for Ireland's offshore islands, dreaming of freedom
By David Bradford Published
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From 0 to 100 (miles) in one year: how our 58-year-old photographer turned back the clock
Cycling Weekly's photographer got jealous of us riding bikes in exotic locations, so there was only one thing to do
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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What if everything we thought we knew about training intensities was wrong?
Polarised training, when riders divide their training between hard and easy sessions is commonplace, but is that really what everyone's doing?
By Rob Kemp Published
