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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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Bike bells: a useful tool or dispensable noise makers?
At what price point do you get a capable, fun bike which most riders can be happy with? It's been $2 and $4K our experts say
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: 'I'm taking training seriously this year – what's the best way to get fit quick?'
Been bitten by the bike bug and want to go as fast as possible as soon as possible?
By Alex Welburn Published
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I turn 50 this year, here’s why I’m gifting myself a new wheelset, not a new bike
Looking for more comfort on the road, I decided to explore the inherent versatility of my gravel bike
By Luke Friend Published
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These stretches will save you more watts than any aero bike could ever promise
Does pulling on tendons and muscles really benefit your riding – or is that simply stretching the truth?
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Six things I'd tell my younger self about riding bikes
If I could wind back the clock, and reinvent my bike riding, these are six things I’d tell my younger self to keep in mind when first starting.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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I'm a bike fitter – these are the seven most common mistakes I see people making
Produce more watts and pick up fewer injuries by avoiding these positional pitfalls
By Nicole Oh Published
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Jesse Yates and his dad Sean: 'We both like suffering but he's fully sadistic... I'm only halfway there'
How gravel rider Jesse got his grit from his father and what legendary hardman Sean – the Tour racer they called 'The Animal' – has learnt from his more sensitive son
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Frozen water bottles, dollar bills, 3D printed solutions and full-sized Allen keys — our staff's favorite bike 'hacks'
Our experts share there bike hacks, from fashioning a tire boot from a dollar bill or ensuring you have a cool bottle in summer.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'This was the day that I realised I'm quite good at racing' - Matej Mohorič remembers the ride that changed him
A stage winner in all three Grand Tours, as well as Milan-San Remo, Mohorič reflects back on his 2012 Junior World Championships victory
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I'm not in love with my Sealskinz heated gloves... Yet
Could it just be a phase I'm going through?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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I tried mapping a route on three different apps, after one rider became convinced his cycling computer was 'trying to kill' him
There’s a myriad of apps offering to create a GPS route for you, but would you be better off just using Google Maps?
By Luke Friend Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Is it worth doing fasted bike rides?’
Are fasted rides the key to a quick performance boost? Or is omitting breakfast merely a marginal gain, only of value if you’re already training 20+ hour weeks?
By Alex Welburn Published
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21 ways to get your season off to a flying start
Motivation is key: achievable, aspirational goals with clear checkpoints is a great place to start. Structured training, bike servicing and joining a club will all help set you on the right trajectory, too
By Charlie Allenby Published
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‘Even at 10mph you’re actually causing some noise trauma to your ears’: cycling and hearing loss
Struggling to catch all the banter on group rides can be frustrating – but it shouldn’t be a source of shame or stigma. Chris Marshall-Bell calls for greater openness around hearing loss
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio is using virtual cycling to change the narrative for African girls
WorldTour cycling pro Ashleigh Moolmna-Pasio is using the tail end of her career to build virtual cycling and computer learning centers in Cape Town to educate and empower women
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Eight-step guide to crafting your achievable goal this year, according to a cycling coach
How to come up with a target you can hit - plus some pointers on how to stay on track
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Why is everyone talking about Zone 2 training? Tadej Pogačar, or rather his coach, is responsible - here’s why
The cacophony of praise for Zone 2 training of late left Chris Sidwells scratching his head. So he decided to find out what all the fuss was about
By Chris Sidwells Published
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Ask a coach: ‘What's the ideal workout for losing weight?’
Weight loss comes as a result of balancing energy intake with energy expenditure - here is the most effective way to optimize the second half of that equation
By Alex Welburn Published
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I completed this 12-week strength training program for cyclists and here's how it improved my peak power
From five second sprints to 20 minute FTP tests, I saw significant gains across the board
By Andy Turner Published
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'I was still working full time in a 45 hour week job until December last year' - Cycling Weekly's domestic rider of the year
Saint Piran’s Zeb Kyffin takes the honours after leading the charge for the boys in black at the Tour of Britain
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Five bike parts to invest in, and five things to cheap out on
Our experts advice on where to save your pennies and where to pay full price
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘What's the best way to limit Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?’
The good news is that there are ways to reduce the likelihood and the severity so you can get back on the bike sooner - here’s what you need to know
By Alex Welburn Published
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15 things that really annoy us about cycling... and how to improve them
It’s not always sunshine, tailwinds and KOM’s - there are some things which can leave us feeling a little disgruntled...
By Sam Gupta Published
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Seven steps to falling back in love with cycling - starting with not caring what anyone else thinks
I need to find my cycling mojo - but my inherently competitive nature and perfectionism trait has me stuck in a rut
By Hannah Bussey Published
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6.8kg bikes, unauthorized feeds, puppy paws — here are the silliest UCI rules that should be done away with
The UCI sets some hard rules to keep the sport safe and fair but some rules are just silly.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Determination vs talent: could anyone be a pro cyclist if they 'tried hard enough'?
We seek to discover to just what extent our genetics are the determinant of our success
By Simon Fellows Published
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How to get carb loading right: common mistakes and how to avoid them
Here's how to get your nutrition dialled with the right food in the right quantities in the lead-up to your big event
By Simon Diamond Published
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71% of cycling industry women are considering leaving - these trailblazers tell us why, and what's being done to fix it
71% of the women are considering leaving the cycling industry. Three female trailblazers give their honest opinions about opportunities for women within the bike industry
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Are you jeopardizing your training by intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting continues to be hyped by celebs, influencers and even some sportspeople, but is it an effective strategy for cyclists? We investigate
By Anita Bean Published