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'We'd get McDonald's on the way home': Inside Josh Tarling's rise from determined 8-year-old to Olympic favourite
Ahead of his Olympic debut, the European champion and his dad, Michael, look back at the scene that made him
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We see war everywhere, people are losing their dreams': Olympic cyclist who fled Afghanistan aims to inspire hope
Aged just 16, Amir Ansari fled his home and embarked on a 3,000-mile journey in search of safety. Eight years on, he’s about to become an Olympian. Dan Challis hears his story
By Dan Challis Published
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We tried the Santini Unisex jersey and it made me challenge my preconceived prejudices
As a concept, unisex clothing sounds like a compromise that inhibits personal choice. Santini's take, with its clever design, high-tech fabrics and appealing hues, is anything but
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Is 'intermittent fasting' a shortcut to performance gains?
With time restricted eating an increasingly popular approach, Hannah Reynolds delved into the research, and tested the theory for herself
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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The pedalling panacea: is cycling the best medicine?
As more and more GPs prescribe cycling to improve the nation’s health, Rob Kemp investigates whether getting on your bike really is the best medicine available
By Rob Kemp Published
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Dr Hutch: How to prepare for disastrous underperformance at a bike race
It’s all rather easy when you know how...
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Revisiting the Tour De France's most dramatic last-minute reversals
The yellow jersey will need to be on red alert during Sunday's final stage time trial in Nice, says James Shrubsall
By James Shrubsall Published
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After breaking half my torso in a car-bike collision, a sports psychologist makes sense of the emotional turbulence of a long recovery
Dr. Kristin Keim explains why being sidelined is so hard for athletes and what you can do now to be better prepared when injury strikes.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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High road to hell: We rode the hardest stage of the 2024 Tour de France
Friday's queen stage passes over the formidable Cime de la Bonette, the highest road in France. Chris Marshall-Bell rides the route to get a measure of the test that awaits
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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‘I get so many messages from women saying thank you for thinking of us’: Building a cycling clothing brand for sizes 6 to 20
Emmie Harrison-West chats to Claire Goodman, founder of size-inclusive, technical clothing brand Petrichor Projects - and agrees that the industry has a long ride ahead to equality.
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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The hardest bike ride of my life: Taking on Alice Towers's favourite training loop in the Peak District
Faced with a daunting weather forecast, Tom Davidson suffers on the Canyon-SRAM rider's home road and learns how block headwinds forge champions
By Tom Davidson Published
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Dr Hutch: ‘Henri Desgrange came up with the perfect 21st-century bike race... in 1903’
Shorter stages be damned. What the Tour needs is more suffering
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Exploring the secretive world of cycling agents
The Tour’s start signals game-on for cycling’s mysterious deal-makers. Chris Marshall-Bell unmasks the role of agents
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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What's the optimal crank length for you? How to calculate the best setup
If the crank length is too long you'll suffer hip, knee and back pain. So, get it right for better bike handling, aero gains and pain-free rides
By Nicole Oh Last updated
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I rode 200-kilometres solo: here are 3 things that went right and 3 things that went very wrong
Former pro rider and cycling coach Andy Turner makes the mistakes, so you don't have to
By Andy Turner Published
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Cloak of gold: How the Tour de France's yellow jersey can transform a rider's life
Riding into yellow on day one of the Tour is one of cycling's most treasured prizes. Tom Davidson salutes Romain Bardet and speaks to others touched by the magic of the first-day maillot jaune
By Tom Davidson Published
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Could 'sober curiosity' make you a better cyclist?
Alcohol sales are declining and the 'sober curious' tribe is growing - could ditching the drinks increase your performance?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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The Tour's left-field turn: sampling stage nine of the Tour de France
Stage nine of the Tour de France, taking place on Sunday 7 July, features 32km on the white roads of the Champagne region. Steve Shrubsall grabs his gravel bike to sample what lies in wait for the peloton
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Dr Hutch: ‘I once thought ketones were so good they’d rendered training obsolete’
The deeper your pockets, the better the placebo effect
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'I went to the doctor to talk about it and just burst into tears': What you need to know about depression and cycling
Rates of depression have risen dramatically since the pandemic –and cyclists aren’t immune, as Chris Marshall-Bell finds out
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I’ll be tackling the 980-mile Ride Across Britain route for the tenth time when I’m 73': Meet the rider who says every RAB will be his last
980-miles in 9 days is a big effort for any cyclist, even those not in their seventies, Hannah Reynolds finds out what keeps Trevor Marshall coming back for more
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Mads Pedersen is on a Tour De France mission
As he prepares for his fifth appearance at the Tour de France, the supremely confident Mads Pedersen tells Chris Marshall-Bell how he’s backing himself against all-comers
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How Roglič, Evenepoel and Vingegaard recovered from Itzulia horror crash to line up for the 2024 Tour de France
Three Tour De France favourites were left broken by a mass crash at April’s Itzulia Basque Country. Chris Marshall-Bell finds out how they fast-tracked their recovery
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Spray paint mastery: How Dr. Curtis Bullock became one of cycling's most sought-after bike painters
Cycling Weekly visited Bullock at his Portland, Oregon home to find out how this former high school principal transformed into a celebrated bike painter.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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If the bike design department were making the same progress as the marketing guys, they’d be able to fly by now
Cycling Weekly's columnist can see through the choreography of the modern bike launch but it’s still got him dancing to its tune
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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How to enjoy your longest ride of the year
An epic summer ride is an unforgettable experience. Anna Gardiner shows us how to get the most out of it
By Anna Gardiner Published
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How the Ukraine Cycling Academy are keeping the nation's cycling dream alive
Chris Marshall-Bell meets the cycling academy in Italy
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Does 'bonk training' really work?
Fasted training is often considered a shortcut to improved endurance, but is almost cracking all it's cracked up to be?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Into the beautiful unknown of Trans-Snowdonia
In a bid to ascertain the limits of a gravel bike, Steve Shrubsall heads to North Wales to tackle Cycling UK’s recently opened, 125-mile Trans-Snowdonia route
By Stephen Shrubsall Published