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Does gravel need a code of conduct?
Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners
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'You can’t control heat, altitude and distance, but you can control what you say to yourself': 6 ways to think yourself faster
However flawless your physical preparation, the mind has a tendency to throw a spanner in the works come the big day. James Witts offers six ways to keep the brain onside with the body
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Are tire inserts safe? All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems
All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems on road bikes
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'Racism was systematic and mainstream - but determination paid off': 9 life lessons from Britain’s first Black cycling champion
Maurice Burton has earned his place as a change-maker and pioneer in British sporting history, but it took a lot of hard graft, writes Paul Jones
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Ask a Coach: I hate VO2 max sessions - how can I make them bearable?
Struggling with those really hard efforts? They're tough, but so worth it. Here's how to nail VO2 max intervals
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How Camelbak’s bottle and pack range helped Sam survive the Dirty Reiver gravel race
If you’re taking on a longer ride, you’ll need the kit to carry the food and drinks to keep you fuelled
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How to maximise the mental health benefits of cycling
This Mental Health Awareness Week, try going for a bike ride
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Bikepacking in the UK was more of an adventure than I bargained for, but the effort paid off
Having explored further afield, Isobel returned to discover that the best roads and trails had been closer to home, all along - they'd just been hiding under standing water
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The extras you need for a great summer of cycling
These are the items that you need to enjoy your riding and help keep you, your family and your bike safe
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'We've both cried during blocks': Inside the Olympic preparations of GB's track sprinting stars
Counting down the days to the sprint finals at the Olympics, Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell tell Tom Davidson about their final push to find that decisive tenth of a second
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'The clinicians said my physical fitness was a key factor in my ability to recover from the cancer': Cycling's amazing veterans
Older cyclists don’t only extend their healthy years, they keep alive the passion to strive. Rob Kemp meets eight indomitable over-50s
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Why is carbon fiber so expensive? Revelations about this much-misunderstood material
Why do carbon fiber bikes cost so much? What's this material really made of and can a repaired frame ever be judged safe? We lift the lid on carbon fiber and question its sustainability
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Your Costa cappuccino could contain three times more caffeine than one from Cafe Nero - how can cyclists ensure they get the ideal boost?
Coffee and cycling may be inextricably linked, but does the black stuff really improve our performance on the bike? Lexie Williamson investigates
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'Don’t try and 'trick' your body into changing day into night': NHS nurse on riding through the fatigue of night shifts
If you’ve ever felt that you simply don’t have time to cycle, you’re far from alone. However, one NHS shift worker and avid cyclist has this advice: “just do it”.
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Bike fit is not just for pros: Why you're never too much of a beginner to invest in comfort
You don't have to be a racing cyclist with 'all the gear' to benefit from a bike fit, as Ellie Donnell discovers
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One woman among men: The incredible story of Alfonsina Strada
Alfonsina Strada made headlines when she entered the 1924 edition of the Giro d’Italia, under the name 'Alfonsin', and the story of her grit and determination to finish against all odds lives on today
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The pro cyclist and personal trainer's ultimate 30 minute off-bike workout
Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing
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I'm a nutritionist - this is how long a bike ride needs to be for carb loading to be beneficial, and what to eat
What to eat, and when: a fuelling specialist’s tips on maximising performance by pre-loading carbohydrate
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'I’ve been battered by the cycling community for wearing normal clothes, not to mention not using a helmet' - Chris Boardman on riding for utility, and sport
Chris Boardman and author Tom Babin both advocate shifting the mindset away from tribalistic 'sport cycling' and 'commute cycling' to a more rounded approach
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Ask a coach: ‘Should I cycle commute every day?’
The length of your commute is a major factor; but there are ways to adapt your routine to maximise on the gains of riding into work
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Tech Question: Should a commuter bike be a joy to ride or a workhorse?
Performance or practical? We asked what what the dream commuting bike looks like and why
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Why e-bike torque numbers matter more than you think
You should choose an e-bike based on torque, not just power
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Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
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You need to ride easy to get faster - and that might be easier than 'Zone 2', here's why
It's ell known that easy riding is the bedrock of endurance, but what exactly do we mean by ‘easy’? Charlie Allenby seeks clarification
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What's so special about FTP? A lot - so here’s how to test and improve it
Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses...
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'Sometimes I don't know what's happening' - How a Kiwi ended up on a legendary Basque team
James Fouché is one of just a handful of overseas cyclists to ever ride for Euskaltel-Euskadi
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7 steps you must not forget when preparing your bike for spring - by a mechanic
Mechanic to pros and amateurs alike, Glen Whittington shares his tips for the successful de-hibernation of your bike
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'Cycling is a requirement, not an obsession': how one 46-year-old vet racer stays motivated to keep on winning
Last year, Helen Jackson won two age group national championships, her age group in the Gravel World Champs, and the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross challenge. And she's not slowing down any time, soon...
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British Cycling coach reveals the one item you should never leave at home when travelling without a bike
Taking a pair of trainers with you on trips without the bike can even make you a better cyclist
