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It only takes a little mathematics to explain why size isn't everything
Cyclists love to lose their minds over a 'dinner plate', but it's gear ratio - and cadence - that makes the difference
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Medical experts put my quick recovery down to regular cycling, now I always write down why I ride - How TV's Rebecca Charlton stays motivated
Capturing reasons why riding makes you feel good could motivate you to get out on your bike
By Hannah Bussey Published
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'You have to listen to your body and not just look at data': The journey from hospital bed to WorldTour QOM
Human Powered Health's new signing on how she ended last season early but came to Australia on sizzling form
By Simon Smythe Published
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After years of feeling ‘too fat’, I’ve finally found my place in the cycle lane - you can too
‘I’m worthy of taking up space, and always will be’ writes journalist - and cyclist - Emmie Harrison-West, as she shares her tips having reclaimed her love for the sport and her body
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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‘Why are you alone?’: I’m a solo female tourer, everyone wants to know where my husband is, but I've encountered incredible kindness
After several months cycling round Turkey and Europe, with many miles still ahead of her, Isobel Duxfield reflects on her trip thus far
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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'I was carting around a screen on my bars while trying to avoid the larger one at home' - Lessons from a week without a cycling computer
It’s become routine for many riders to keep track of every mile ridden and feet ascended; do we really need to know these things?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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'I was 20 stone when I started, now I want to be a National Champion' - 69-year-old's tips on getting fit later in life
Chris Maffei's first four mile ride took him three hours, now he's averaging over 20 miles an hour
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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'It's tempting to think you can buy recovery, but the best tool is free': Olympic and Paralympic coach on the ultimate training hack
Saying good night and gGyour cycling performance by improving muscular strength, speed, and reduce injury
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Are gluten-free diets a performance booster, or just an expensive fad?
Some are allergic to gluten, others avoid it by choice. Either way, gluten-free diets are increasingly popular among cyclists. But are they worth it? Rob Kemp investigates
By Rob Kemp Published
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Ask a Coach: 'I've hit an FTP plateau - what can I do?'
Struggling to gain the extra watts? It's time for a shake-up...
By Simon Smythe Published
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Gravel racing needs a 'cat 5': The spirit of gravel is dead, but it's for the best
More people should have a shot at a podium finish, argues Josh Ross
By Josh Ross Published
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Can multisport athletes get away with owning just one jacket for all outdoor adventures?
Is a single multi-purpose jacket the way forward when it comes to selecting new bike kit?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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'I’ll have to be buried with my bike' - 76-year-old still racking up 200 miles a week shares tips for lifelong cycling
In our series of inspirational cyclists over 40, Hannah Reynolds speaks to Geoff Nelder, who says 'I’ll have to be buried with my bike'
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Components that cost too much and don’t last long enough make us truly appreciate the opposite
The age of product recalls and built-in obsolescence gets CW's columnist reminiscing about indestructible components that refused to die
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'Sky before screens' has made me a better cyclist - could it work for you?
Getting outside every morning, before turning to screens, can improve sleep - and therefore recovery - as well as mood
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Bullying isn't allowed in other workplaces, professional sport should be no different
Comments about Julian Alaphilippe are just the latest in a long line of examples of bosses in sport going too far
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Strava KOM/QOMs are now fiercely competitive - here's everything I had to do to claim two local crowns
No longer riding at Elite level and seeing his training hours drop from 20 to sometimes just three, cycling coach and personal trainer Andy set out to see if he could still come home with the goods
By Andy Turner Published
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'You can get ridiculously fit after retirement': 70 year old who rode UK's toughest sportive reveals how to get better with age
Richard Barrett says he was faster in early retirement than he was in his thirties and forties
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Split squats are the order of the day for Gladiator star and cyclist 'Giant' - should you add them to your workouts?
In our new weekly series, Hannah Bussey speaks to riders on the one thing that's made all the difference to their riding - and asks - could it work for you?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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I'm a cycling injury expert, and here's what I think of hot and cold therapy
People have been using heat and cold to treat pain, soreness and injury for thousands of years – is it still effective in the 21st century? Dr Graham Theobald, a cycling injury expert, assesses the current research and application
By Dr Graham Theobald Published
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I love cycling, but 20-page papers about aero socks make me question if it's really the sport for me
Of course, cycling is very much 'for me'. I just yearn for a slightly simpler era when there was more mystery and fewer numbers.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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I'm over 50 – how important is it for me to warm up before cycling?
Do advancing years mean pre-ride preparation needs to be increasingly advanced?
By Alex Welburn Published
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What it feels like to ride along the 'worst cycle lane in the world'
The bike lane might be 'moronic' and an 'accident waiting to happen' - but one howler shouldn’t make you swerve from the beauty of the act, writes Emmie Harrison-West
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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I'm a professor of physiology - here are 15 ways cyclists can avoid winter illness
An expert in athlete immunity has the lowdown on how to stay infection-free over winter
By David Bradford Published
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'When I was going for the hour record, 100% commitment to the preparation was spending £14k on a skinsuit': Alex Dowsett's 'no stone unturned' approach
In our new weekly series, Hannah Bussey speaks to riders on the one thing that's made all the difference to their riding - and asks - could it work for you?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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I know very little about football, but I know that there is no sport in the world that you can’t analyse to the benefit of the player, says Dr Hutch
Dave Brailsford is poised to enter the world of Premier League Football, and the Doc believes he will fit right in
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'Growing up on a bison farm in Alberta taught me the meaning of hard work': How Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson got her toughness
The Canadian Classics champ on how her childhood shaped her racing – and why she wants to win the Hell of the North again but in a different way
By David Bradford Published
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'Sex sells' is dead - long live sausage legs and the joy of riding
The cycling media landscape has changed, and whilst relics of the past still linger, a new generation of cyclist is seeking a different representation
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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‘Wow, I'm really good at cycling’ - Fred Wright on the ride that changed him
British national champion reflects on his ‘oh yeah’ moment long before turning professional
By Tom Thewlis Published