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The hottest kit you can expect to hit your local bike shop this year
We headed to one of the biggest trade shows in cycling to find the newest tech and stand out design on it's way to a bike shop near you soon
By Neal Hunt Published
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How do Tour de France riders adapt to the heat?
As hot weather sweeps Europe, we speak to heat training experts about how to cope in scorching temperatures
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I don't want it to die' - the untold story of ITV's Tour de France theme song, and the person who created it
The accordion anthem, called 'Beat Route', was recorded in a south London flat
By Tom Davidson Published
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FAQs of the Tour de France: How lean? How much power? How do they pee mid-stage? All that and more explained
Ever wondered why riders have such veiny legs? Do riders share rooms? How does a 60km ride count as a rest day? We take a look at the burning questions and those you never thought to ask
By Chris Sidwells Last updated
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'My motivation remains simply seeing how far I can go' - Rhianna Parris-Smith on training, Cadbury's chocolate bars and finding balance
The British track sprinter gives us some insight on her life as a pro athlete
By Rob Kemp Published
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Hunting an Eagle on the Isle of Wight - how a bike ride got me hooked on finding Britain's biggest bird of prey
Isle of Wight is home to one of Europe's largest birds of prey, the majestic white-tailed eagle - but can it be found by bike?
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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'You could turn up to a race in the rainbow jersey, and no one would bat an eyelid'
How a former British hill climb champion ended up being a marked man on the Indian road racing scene
By Trevor Ward Published
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More bang for your bucks – is indoor cycling really harder than riding outside?
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Go deeper up front, shallower on the back - here's why I think Roval's strategic bait and switch tactic, is the right way to go
Roval launched a new range of wheels today, developed with data from winning sprints. That's niche, but I think it makes a lot of sense, for Roval at least.
By Andy Carr Published
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'I’m growing way more on this trip than I ever would in an office' - One man’s 1500km bike ride from Madrid to Glastonbury on the trail of Neil Young
Content creator Ollie White is on the last leg of his journey after a month of bike packing
By Meg Elliot Published
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If you have 10 riders with the same numbers, one will succeed and nine will fail - why cycling success is more than a big VO2 max
Kristian Blummenfelt had his eyes on the yellow jersey before thinking twice. What stopped the triathlon star from winning the worlds biggest bike race?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Managing the tough times was just as important as celebrating the good ones' - Luke Rowe on life as a Road Captain
Being a Road Captain isn't just about barking orders during a race, it's about keeping up morale, thinking long term and giving honest feedback.
By Rob Kemp Published
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'Whenever I go out on the bike, I'll have a smile on my face' - Former England footballer on why he loves cycling
From footballers to rowers, more and more professional athletes from other sports are turning to cycling to hit peak fitness
By Josephine Perry Published
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Hot weather cycling: 6 tips to help you keep your cool
A spell of hot weather needn't stop you enjoying your riding, as long as you take some precautions to prevent over-heating and dehydration
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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'Friends of mine tell me I've got a wonderful sniffer': How one rider combines his love of cake with an obsession for riding
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
There's barely a day go by when MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge rider Graham doesn't sniff out a nice little cafe with some great looking cake
By Owen Rogers Published
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'The kebab was a bad idea' - how I fuelled for a 24-hour time trial
Everything you should - and shouldn't - eat on an ultra-distance road ride
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Don’t call it a come back, Campagnolo’s new 13-speed groupset is (almost) a knock out
Super Record 13 offers the Italian brand a chance at redemption. We rode it to see if it delivers.
By Andy Carr Published
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The ultimate Race Day Checklist for competitive cyclists
Sponsored by The Insurance Emporium
Don’t let a silly oversight ruin your stab at glory
By Simon Fellows Published
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'It's big and it's stressful and it's going to be absolutely mad' - British Continental teams poised for WorldTour test at Tour of Britain
Continental squads looking for experience and exposure at home race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Struggling to keep air in your gravel tyres? Then check out these tips...
Avoiding punctures isn't always easy when riding gravel but there are a few precautions you can take to keep them at bay
By Neal Hunt Published
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'It's a classic battle of the sexes' - Lael Wilcox to go after Mark Beaumont’s around-the-world record
“Everyone’s been asking, ‘What man is going to go after this record?’ And none are asking, or even considering, that a woman could do it. I think I can,” says the American
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I’ll be watching stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia right from the start and you should too – here's why
It's set to be an action-packed day in the mountains
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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‘You never forget the first time you pee in your bibs’ - the unglamorous side of gravel racing in the pursuit of speed
No more pee breaks, near-diabetes-inducing levels of sugar and bike gear in kitchen pots: the weird side of being a gravel pro
By Sarah Sturm Published
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Ride to the rhythm with MyWhoosh
Presented by MyWhoosh
Advertisement Feature Whether you’re a time-crunched weekday rider or a weekend warrior - MyWhoosh’s versatility makes it an ideal partner in aligning fitness with your lifestyle and biology
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Training is for losers: How to prepare for your first gravel overnighter
If you're tempted by the thought of getting away for a few days but don't know what to take, fear not, it's a lot more simple than you think.
By Sam Jones Published
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Meet the 92-year-old taking on Unbound 200—again: ‘Even if it takes me 24 hours, I’m going to try'
“People think old folks are different from young people. But the enjoyment of life doesn’t change," says Fred Schmid
By Rosael Torres-Davis Published
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I rode my bike outside for the first time in four months after a winter cycling indoors - did riding 2,000 miles in my shed prepare me for outdoor reality?
Steve has taken on indoor challenges long and short over winter, but would 15-miles on the road prove a pedal stroke too far?
By Stephen Shrubsall Last updated
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My fitness has nosedived after I ‘broke’ my hamstring, how much can I get back in 6 weeks?
After a waterskiing adventure went wrong, Michael Venutolo-Mantovani had to rebuild his fitness - but could he get back what he’d lost in just six weeks?
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani Published
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What is MyWhoosh? — What to know about the UCI's chosen virtual cycling platform
A complete guide to racing, riding and training on the UCI's chosen virtual cycling platform.
By Christopher Schwenker Last updated