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'Embrace their appearance' – why braving a skinsuit might be faster and cheaper – if you can cope with the jokesIt's not just in the aero department that a skinsuit can outperform a jersey and shorts combination
By Andy Turner Published
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32" wheels are happening but who are they for, when will they arrive, and does it even matter?Small builders are moving first, big brands are staying silent, and half the cycling population can't ride them yet. Welcome to 32" wheels at Sea Otter
By Lisa Charlebois Published
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'If you don't nurture it, it will just die' – is grassroots racing really on its knees in the UK?Entries are falling and races vanishing across Britain. Tom Davidson investigates whether the grassroots scene is in terminal decline
By Tom Davidson Published
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Watts in your ears: Could vagus nerve stimulation make you faster?Could tickling your ears with electricity really boost your VO2max? Simon Fellows investigates the strange but promising potential of vagus nerve stimulation
By Simon Fellows Published
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A two wheeled sculpture that proves aesthetics have always been a key factor in bike designA bike made for collector Dave Marsh that remains in mint condition fifty years on
By Simon Fellows Published
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'There's only so much food you can force yourself to eat at 2am': Meet the women daring to ride furtherLong distance cycling events are typically dominated by male cyclists so we spoke to the women taking them on
By India Paine Published
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Big wheels, hemp and alarm clocks that don't wake you for a ride if its already raining - the new bike tech heading to your local bike shop nextSea Otter is bananas, with huge wheels, and a smattering of bonkers, and some actual bargains hidden amongst the madness, courtesy of China
By Lisa Charlebois Published
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Favero Assioma PRO MX: bringing meaningful power data to gravel ridingSponsored by Favero
Favero's Assioma PRO MX Power Meter Pedals offeres accurate and consistent power readings no matter the terrain
By Ella Riley Published
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'We've got loads of amazing technology now, but fewer size options' – whatever happened to women-specific sizes?As brands abandon women-specific bikes, Rosael Torres-Davis examines whether unisex design reflects progress – or leaves women short-changed and ill-fitted
By Rosael Torres-Davis Published
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'Queer people exist and they deserve a space in the sport' – From rainbow socks to cycling camps, LGBTQ+ cycling is thriving despite fewer opportunitiesOpportunities to connect are richer than ever, but problems of engaging the wider cycling industry in meaningful collaboration remains a challenge
By Meg Elliot Published
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'The cobbles, by the way, are excellent in London' - how crowds at Herne Hill cheered home Wout van Aert to victory at Paris-RoubaixThe Belgian's Paris-Roubaix win wasn't just celebrated across Belgium
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I passed out in a ditch' – a mystery heart condition at 27 hasn't stopped this rider from cycling around the worldA roadside collapse threatened to upend Tom Williamson’s cycling dreams forever. Amy McPherson finds out how he got back on track
By Amy McPherson Published
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'It's not a pure lottery' – the story of Paris-Roubaix's unlikeliest winner, a decade onDays short of his 38th birthday, Mathew Hayman got his fairytale ending
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Maybe there's also an anarchist component to biking' - meet the man cycling against borders, from Amsterdam to JapanSeb is travelling to Japan by bike along some of the world's most dangerous borders
By Meg Elliot Published
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Two down, three to go – Can Tadej Pogačar complete the Monument clean sweep?The World Champion could become the first rider to win all five Monuments in a single season
By Joseph Lycett Published
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'The airport is essentially a giant bike crushing machine' - Dr Hutch runs his steed through the airport baggage gauntletHow do you pack your precious bike for a flight?
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'The difference between a good and great Esports racer can be found in marginal gains such as fuelling properly' – The secret lives of elite indoor cyclistsTop-flight Esports racers hit WorldTour-level power numbers, but most are not professionals. We meet the indoor elites juggling ambitious racing goals around full-time jobs
By Zach Nehr Published
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'It can negatively affect training adaptation and performance long before anaemia develops' – Is iron deficiency holding you back on the bike?An expert's take on blood health and performance
By Rob Kemp Published
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How do the pros train? Mattia Agostinacchio takes us through his pre-race weekThe 18-year-old Italian is the European U23 cyclo-cross champion and the youngest rider in the men's WorldTour
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Climbing power indoors versus outdoorsSponsor Content Created With MyWhoosh
Is there a difference, and why might that be?
By Andy Turner Published
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I took a Brompton to a 67km gravel event to prove they're not just a toy for the inner city...Sponsor Content Created With Brompton Bikes
The world's most famous folding bike is far more capable than many people think!
By Jamie Williams Published
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Commute-proof your bike to withstand whatever the weather throws at itAlmost any bike can be used to get you to work, but if you're using a race bike, it needs some TLC to stand up to the rigours of the job
By Andy Carr Published
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A world champion's track bike built by an OlympianGraham Webb won on both road and track at national and world level.
By Simon Richardson Published
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'We were all joking about winning' – how this 19-year-old outsmarted the world's best sprinters for her first WorldTour winA day on, Carys Lloyd talks through her breakout victory at the Ronde van Brugge
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A feast and a famine' – why are profits falling for major bike brands?Industry challenges are coming from all corners of the world
By Tom Davidson Published
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What three months, 500km, and 30+ school runs taught me about ditching the car for a cargo bikeWhen I found myself unexpectedly without a car, I committed to seeing whether a cargo bike could honestly fill the void. This is my report from the road detailing the highs, the lows, and the reality of 500km of cargo bike usage
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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The Aotos Flux X26 could be the future of the "moto-style" e-bike, and it’s officially here. The Kickstarter campaign is live, and there are big incentives for early backersSponsor Content Created With Aotos
Supported Aotos say they have redefined urban adventure with the launch of the Flux X26 Smart E-Bike, which comes packed with smart tech, insane torque, a huge battery range and all-terrain capabilities
By Paul Brett Published
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I have been cycling for over 30 years, and these are all the essentials you need to start commuting by bike today!From the non-negotiables to the nice-to-haves, here are my top tips for how to make going by bike as easy and as stress-free as possible
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