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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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19 years, 18 Olympic gold medals and 17 world titles: meet the visionary behind the longest running women's professional cycling team in the world
Nicola Cranmer reflects on almost two decades of Team TWENTY24’s success.
By Riley Missel Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Can cycling cure a hangover?’
Or, at least, how can a hangover be ‘softened’ so as to still get out on the bike?
By Alex Welburn Published
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'My psychologist and physio are the two most important people in my career' - Team GB's six pillars of performance support and what amateurs can take from this
For the pros, peak performance is underpinned by an elaborate support structure. Josephine Perry considers how amateurs can pick and choose the key buttresses
By Josephine Perry Published
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Hecho en Colombia: factory tours of Colombia's hottest cycling brands
We visited handmade bike builders Scarab and apparel company Safetti in a country where cycling is the national sport
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Books, heated gloves, steel bottles and a cycling vacation - what our staff is asking for this Christmas
Opinion is divided among cyclists as to whether to wear your socks over or under your leg warmers. Here's what our staff thinks
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Trail skills not matching your tarmac speed? Here’s how 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 Published
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Ask a coach: ‘How much time should cyclists spend in the gym?’
From the bare minimum to the perfectly optimized, here are the benchmarks for your gym work duration
By Alex Welburn Published
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I took a DNA test to see if genetic testing could make me a better cyclist - here's what I found
I sent off my saliva sample for more than 150 genetic traits to be analyzed - here are my results and the recommendations I was given to improve my cycling
By Anita Bean Published
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12 great reasons why road cyclists should ride off-road this winter
As the road racing season has now closed, many pro riders turn their attention to the dirt. Here’s why you should do the same
By Rob Kemp Published
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Zwift versus Rouvy - how do the two virtual riding platforms stack up?
To determine which aligns best with your objectives, we pit Zwift against Rouvy—two leading indoor cycling apps providing group rides, workouts, races, and social interactions in a virtual environment
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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18 ways to keep your motivation high this winter - mix up your riding with these top tips
Braving the cold can be satisfying and fun - if you’re in need of a little inspiration, here’s how to keep your riding interesting this winter
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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The fitness consumables and tech we've using this November, from SiS, Chamois Butt’r, Myoovi and more
‘Soft bakes’ as an alternative to energy bars, and some bear-shaped chewy gummies - ones which pack vitamins rather than sugar…
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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What's the 'right' tire width for gravel and road bikes?
Tubeless vs. tubed tires for road bikes - our experts debate
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'The toughest part has been gaining weight': World Champion track cyclist Ashton Lambie on finding the watts needed to power a 75-foot boat at 50mph
After switching from track cycling to gravel racing, the American is taking on the role of 'cyclor' in the oldest competition in international sporting history, the America's Cup sailing race.
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Ask a coach: 'How often should I ride my bike to get fit?'
First we need to reflect on what is meant by ‘getting fit’ - then, with that definite goal in mind, coach Alex Welburn takes us through the optimal volume of riding
By Alex Welburn Published
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'The best I’ve come up with is a ‘how many fingers am I holding up’ pre-start check': What can be done about dangerously aggressive time trial positions?
Is time trialling on a collision course with the UCI or is the governing body turning a blind eye?
By Simon Smythe Published
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Introvert vs extrovert: which personality type is best equipped to succeed in cycling?
What type of person is better equipped to succeed in cycling, bashful introvert or lairy extrovert? We investigate
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Keeping time: the evolution of timing in cycling and the watch brands along for the ride
A brief exploration of how watch expertise and culture has developed with professional cycling over the last century and a half
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Zwift versus TrainerRoad: which indoor cycling training app is right for you?
Whether socially motivated or data-driven, your perfect fit could be one (or both!) of these popular indoor cycling and training platforms
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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SRAM, Shimano or Campagnolo? Here's what our staff prefers and why
Opinion is divided among cyclists as to whether to wear your socks over or under your leg warmers. Here's what our staff thinks
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘How can I improve my average speed for 2-hour bike rides?’
Here are some targeted training sessions - and some tips for the 2-hour ride itself to boost your average speed
By Alex Welburn Published
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Indoor trainers damage carbon bikes, and 5 other indoor cycling lies uncovered
Common cycling trainer misconceptions debunked
By Greg Kaplan Published
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These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid them
The pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring
By Andy Turner Published
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I swapped one bike session a week for the gym and this is the effect it had on my climbing
Will hitting the weights boost my times on the climbs? I completed a six week strength training programme to find out
By Tom Couzens Published
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The 30-minute yoga routine every cyclist should try
An ancient practice combining physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation, yoga has stood the test of time, but is it of value to cyclists?
By Lexie Williamson Published
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Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winter
As with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck…
By Andy Turner Published
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Winter fueling: how to match your cycling nutrition to the demands of cold weather riding
Getting the most out of your winter training means making sure you are optimally fuelled for every ride - here's what you need to know about the specific demands of cold season nutrition
By Joe Laverick Published
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The truth about recovery aids for cycling: popular products rated and ranked
You only reap the rewards of your training once you've recovered – it's a process that countless products claim to enhance, but which ones really work? We take a look at the evidence
By Chris Sidwells Last updated
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Five things I wish I knew before my first winter of road riding
There's a special satisfaction to riding through the winter - but also plenty of challenges!
By Anna Marie Abram Published