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Tech Question: Should a commuter bike be a joy to ride or a workhorse?
Performance or practical? We asked what what the dream commuting bike looks like and why
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Why e-bike torque numbers matter more than you think
You should choose an e-bike based on torque, not just power
By Paul Norman Published
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Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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You need to ride easy to get faster - and that might be easier than 'Zone 2', here's why
It's ell known that easy riding is the bedrock of endurance, but what exactly do we mean by ‘easy’? Charlie Allenby seeks clarification
By Charlie Allenby Published
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What's so special about FTP? A lot - so here’s how to test and improve it
Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses...
By Nick Busca Published
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'Sometimes I don't know what's happening' - How a Kiwi ended up on a legendary Basque team
James Fouché is one of just a handful of overseas cyclists to ever ride for Euskaltel-Euskadi
By Tom Davidson Published
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7 steps you must not forget when preparing your bike for spring - by a mechanic
Mechanic to pros and amateurs alike, Glen Whittington shares his tips for the successful de-hibernation of your bike
By Glen Whittington Published
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'Cycling is a requirement, not an obsession': how one 46-year-old vet racer stays motivated to keep on winning
Last year, Helen Jackson won two age group national championships, her age group in the Gravel World Champs, and the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross challenge. And she's not slowing down any time, soon...
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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British Cycling coach reveals the one item you should never leave at home when travelling without a bike
Taking a pair of trainers with you on trips without the bike can even make you a better cyclist
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Opinion: Mathieu van der Poel firmly grasps legend status with second Paris-Roubaix victory
Reigning world champion deserves his place alongside Roger de Vlaeminck and Eddy Merckx as one of cycling’s greatest-ever one-day racers
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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The ice method cometh: Is cold water therapy revolutionary, a waste of time, or actually dangerous?
For decades, athletes have been dunking their race-weary limbs in icy water, but now the practice is a wellness craze too. Rob Kemp puts the hype on ice and examines the evidence
By Rob Kemp Published
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I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hours
Coach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours
By Andy Turner Published
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'Age is no barrier to extreme sports': Cyclist aims to be the oldest woman to row the Atlantic at 70
“I have never seen my age as a barrier to doing anything at all,” says Janine Williams
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Everything is bigger in Texas: meet the group ride regularly attracting 800 cyclists
The Breakfast Club started as a few friends meeting up for a ride and breakfast
By Elizabeth Harroun Published
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‘People who know me know I’m sometimes a bit loco’ - Lotte Kopecky's rise to be the best cyclist in the world
She may be ruthless on the bike, but does the world champion have a playful side too? Here's her story, from her football beginnings to skydiving over Dubai
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Remember pain is just French for bread': We could all learn something from this cancer survivor's method for dealing with tough days in the saddle
Can reframing your pain help you push yourself harder, faster and for longer?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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'Age and hormonal changes play a part of my cycling journey - but it is still possible to improve': The journey to ultra endurance racer
When Fatima Ahmed took up cycling during the pandemic, she had no idea that just three years later she would be sizing up an epic, island-hopping test of endurance
By Yassmin Abdel-Magied Published
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'I didn't think the mechanics put a chain on my bike' - Magnus Bäckstedt on his Paris-Roubaix victory, 20 years later
Two decades have passed since the Swede won in Roubaix. He remembers it like it was yesterday
By Tom Davidson Published
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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
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Exploring the Mexico-US borderlands: 3 days riding among the mountains the border wall blasted through
U.S. policy has quite literally blasted through mountains to build a border wall - the Ruta del Jefe explores the land, with a focus on education and conservation
By Emily Schaldach Published
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'Every time we hit the cobbles, I wanted to cry' - 5 tales from riders who finished last at Paris-Roubaix
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the last one pedalling at Paris-Roubaix? Tom Davidson speaks to those who know
By Tom Davidson Published
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The ultimate gel taste test: We sampled 21 energy gels so you don't have to
We undertook a comprehensive tasting of the commonly available energy gels, and did our best to find something nice to say about each of them.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Ask a coach: 'I don't have time for endurance rides at the weekend – how can I build up to a 100-mile event?'
With a focus on quality rather than quantity, four hours of training during the week is enough to make riding a century an enjoyable experience rather than a feat of endurance
By Alex Welburn Published
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Everything we cyclists have put on our heads since we invented the bike has been mystifying and ridiculous
Will the UCI ban Giro's wacky TT helmet for being too weird? And if so, will the response be weirder still?
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Smiling and waving at other riders isn't just about etiquette, it could make you a better cyclist - here's how
Yes, it's polite, but there's another reason why you should always smile (and wave) at other riders
By Hannah Bussey Published
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'I've never seen the cobbles as bad as this' - Inside one team's Paris-Roubaix recon
Tom Davidson joins British Continental team Lifeplus-Wahoo as they prepare for the most feared race of the season
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert’s Classics dreams go up in smoke, but all is not lost for Visma-Lease a Bike
Attention turns to another promising squad member after their talisman is ruled out of Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Amstel-Gold Race with 'several fractures'
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I’m a fat cyclist; these are the top 3 misconceptions people have about bigger riders and why they’re wrong
After my recent 'We're fat cyclists' reel went viral, I realized I had hit a nerve
By Marley Blonsky Published
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8 pro mechanic set-up hacks inspired by the Spring Classics
Riding the rough stuff? Glen Whittington, our resident pro mechanic, ramps up speed and comfort with hacks from the cobbled classics
By Glen Whittington Published