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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
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I wish I could forget my favourite ever bike ride, my cycling perfection
A great ride can quickly turn from cherished memory to nagging reminder of your subsequent inadequacy, bemoans Dr Hutch
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Classic Bike: Sean Yates' Emperor Sport
The amateur ‘Animal’ attacked on this fixed wheel
By Paul Grele Published
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21 things you didn't know about Julian Alaphilippe
From his cyclo-cross beginnings to his favourite film genre
By Tom Davidson Published
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Is it possible to go bikepacking on an e-bike?
Spoiler alert - according to Sam Jones, the answer is a resounding 'yes'
By Sam Jones Published
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Salary caps, banning race radios, more education for young riders: Romain Bardet's plan to change cycling
Revered as much for his erudition as his élan, Chris Marshall-Bell gets the lowdown from the French cyclist
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Electric Bikes should not be classified differently to analog bikes - here's why
Sam Jones argues that a two-tier system adds unnecessary complications and could even discourage e-bike use
By Sam Jones Published
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America's great again: the new era of US bike racers
But can it last? The US finally has a clutch of star riders again, but is its top-level success built on solid foundations, asks Chris Marshall-Bell
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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If family members demand to see your sportive medal you've got problems that finishing a ride won’t solve
If there’s no eventual glory, what’s the point in suffering on your bike? It’s complicated, says the Doc
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Is tracking sleep time well spent?
Are cyclists sleepwalking into information overload, asks Lexie Williamson
By Lexie Williamson Published
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Squats, sprints and Toy Story movies: Meet Elisa Balsamo
The former world champion and this year’s Roubaix runner-up talks us through her multisport upbringing and how the wins start in the gym
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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From the Alps to the Rockies: How DT Swiss found a home in Colorado’s Grand Junction
Cycling Weekly visited DT Swiss' North American headquarters in Colorado, to find out how this European powerhouse ended up in small-town America and how the brand fits into today's market
By Tyler Boucher Published
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We got inside the 'gothic leisure centre' that is Strava's HQ - and this is what we found
Created by two friends nostalgic for locker room banter, Strava went on to become the biggest exercise app in the world. Tom Davidson traces its bumpy path to the top as it rode out crown-chasing catastrophe and years of loss-making
By Tom Davidson Published
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Your power output decreases in hot temperatures, here's how to prepare for hot weather rides
Train now so you won't be caught out later. Heat adaptation strategies for cycling in hot weather
By Greg Kaplan Published
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What's the big deal about ketones?
As more and more pro teams go public about their use of ketones, Tom Thewlis examines the potential gains available to pros and amateurs willing to invest in the costly, controversial supplement
By Tom Thewlis Published
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From Marrakesh to the Sahara by bike: ancient cities, untouched routes and jaw-dropping views make Morocco a bucket list destination
Our North American editor biked across Morocco and fell in love, once again reminded of the bicycle’s power to expand horizons, challenge preconceptions and foster connections across cultures
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I cycled my first 100-miles - it changed me: 5 things about the experience I’ll never forget
You don't have to only ride your bike to train for a 100 mile ride, but you do have to eat a lot to get to the finish line feeling strong, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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'I spent 40 days and 40 nights in isolation, then went on to claim medals' - cycling is a daily motivation for Transplant Games athlete
Topley spent six weeks in isolation after a bone marrow transplant, but returned to become a medal-winning racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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It’s been fun watching others deal with Pogačar's un-ignorable excellence
If Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia dominance has taught us anything, says the Doc, it’s how to lose with style and grace – or not...
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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7 things I learned from breaking my face
When a crash left CW’s Tom Davidson with a titanium plate in his cheek, his perspective on cycling started to change. Here’s what he took away from the saga
By Tom Davidson Published
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Psychological load from work, family and relationships can contribute to overtraining - here's how to avoid it
We ask a fatigue specialist what bike-related burnout really means, and how to avoid it
By Samuele Marcora Published
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What's the difference between chamois pads - and how do I choose the best for me?
Are you sitting on all the answers to finding the most comfortable seat pad to suit your style of riding?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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I learned how to ride clipless pedals for the first time after cycling with flat shoes for years - here's the how and why
Learning to cycle clipped in is a rite of passage for any cyclist, but it takes practice, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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It's OK for pro cyclist to hate cycling - my affection for the sport has had ups and downs, too
Amateur cyclists' relationship with the sport is less than simple, so why should professionals be expected to love it all the time?
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Could CBD products help to make you a better cyclist?
From reducing pain to promoting relaxation and sleep, myriad are the claims made for cannabidiol – but do they stack up? Rob Kemp finds out
By Rob Kemp Published
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I washed my white shoes to ride 100 miles in the rain - but it was worth it: a coast-to-coast adventure
Riding the full breadth of southern Scotland in two days is no easy task. CW magazine editor Simon Richardson prays for a tailwind on the new, 256-mile Kirkpatrick coast-to-coast route
By Simon Richardson Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
By Andy Turner Last updated