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No matter how good you think you are at looking after your bike, I bet you haven't checked this setting in years. I ignored it, and could have been seriously injured
How two of the smallest screws on your bike can have one of the biggest safety impacts.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Want to ride further? Here's how to build your cycling endurance effectively
We spoke to Hunter Allen, co-author of training bible, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳, on how to grow your engine
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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'My downstairs loo features a couple of pictures of me racing. I look ridiculous' - Dr Hutch wonders if TT helmets have ruined cycling photography
The UCI's new rule, banning TT helmets from road racing, couldn't have come soon enough for some people
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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The Misery and the Majesty - we find the highest concentration of hideous climbs anywhere in the UK
Simon Warren plots a feast of spicy ascents in North Wales
By Simon Warren Published
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No more fuelling guesswork: We trial the home test kit that promises carb precision – to the gram
How much carbohydrate do you need to consume per hour on the bike? A new test promises to give you a precise number. Cycling Weekly tries it out
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Could this be the happiest ride on Earth? Cycling on car free roads in the Dolomites might be hard, but it's also pure joy
Italy's Sellaronda Bike Day is a car-free celebration of cycling across legendary Giro d’Italia climbs. We didn’t need asking twice…
By Trevor Ward Published
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‘We believe that British racing can be exciting again’ - meet the 21-year old trying to revive the grassroots cycling scene
Fresh out of university, Elliott Colyer is aiming to help build the British racing scene - from the ground up
By Meg Elliot Published
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Changing the face of cycling: How wraparound sunglasses helped modernise the sport
How cycling sunglasses have gone from niche fashion accessory to riding necessity
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Pashley effortlessly mixes BMX heritage with old-school craft, to make a mini-velo that's an instant classic
Your N+1 requirement just extended to smaller wheels and it might be the most fun and practical bike you put in the garage this year.
By Andy Carr Published
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Are bike paths doomed? A brief (recent) history of active travel cuts, amid Donald Trump's war on bicycles
In the USA, federal funding for active travel has been slashed, while in the UK, councils simply haven't used the money available
By Meg Elliot Published
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Fastest man in the world: How Matthew Richardson broke track cycling's purest world record
This August, Matthew Richardson became the first track cyclist in history to break the nine-second barrier in the 200m flying lap. He tells Tom Davidson how he did it
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We're not the enemy, and drivers aren't the enemy either' - meet the cyclist trying to create calm on the roads and end the culture wars
Hama Ndiaye went viral for his calm response to an aggressive driver, and he's encouraging us all to be kinder on the roads, too
By Meg Elliot Published
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I was broke, depressed and disillusioned – Here's how I cycled my way back to health and happiness
How do you rebuild your fitness, confidence and joy in cycling after years of stress, burnout and poor health? Cycling Weekly's tech editor did exactly that – and these are the lessons he learned along the way
By Andy Carr Published
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Specialized added weight to the new Aethos: So we went in search of some hills to see how it performed
The new model is a taller, longer, comfier version of the acclaimed original, on a mission to bring more people into its premium ecosystem
By Andy Carr Published
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How often should you replace your chain and cassette, and does cross chaining really matter?
We asked the experts the fundamental questions on chain and cassette maintenance to help you navigate both the costs and work you can expect for a smooth running, reliable bike.
By Luke Friend Published
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Building muscle might just be the best way to improve your riding; especially as you age
There are myriad benefits to strength training, from improved power to better neuromuscular efficiency. And the benefits increase as you hit middle-age
By Rob Kemp Published
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How do we create a 'culture of courteousness' within cycling?
As the City of London police proposes higher fines for dangerous cyclists, we ask what could be done to create a safer, and more equitable cycling culture in the capital
By Meg Elliot Published
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Climbing bikes aren't dead yet and it's not for the reason you're thinking
While the majority of pros seem to be opting for aero bikes regardless of the parcours, the climbing bike remains relevant for the rest of us. But weight isn't the only advantage.
By Andy Carr Published
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RLS takes the fight to Mips for the helmet safety crown but is RLS the next household name in helmet safety?
RLS has taken a known problem and come up with a new solution to it, but is it better than the incumbent, Mips? We went to the factory to find out.
By Andy Carr Published
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'Blood, sweat and tears literally kept the chains moving' – Meet the group of friends who just cycled 106 miles on a six-person tandem bike
The Hoddesdon Round Table group are raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity through their odd cycling adventure
By Meg Elliot Published
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Racing for joy: How Ian Boswell balances family, work and gravel’s new era
The former WorldTour pro reflects on life after the peloton, honouring Sule Kangangi and navigating gravel’s commercial evolution
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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'Who'd have thought that a middle aged guy with a pink hat banging on about the history of London would do so well' - meet Johno Verity, London's cycling historian
From Victorian "Bodysnatchers" to London's oldest coffee shop, Verity is changing the way we see the city, on two wheels
By Meg Elliot Published
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Riding a bike faster means turning the pedals harder, so is understanding of today's training techniques really helping people go faster?
Have power meters, heart-rate monitors and training software made any difference to how we train?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are the Rwanda World Championships the chance to grow cycling, or is this just more sportswashing?
The Kigali Worlds are a milestone for African cycling but Rwanda's human rights record could prove their millstone.
By Dan Challis Published
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Cycling through Britain’s wild places: How riders can help save rare species
Britain’s biodiversity is under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Here's how you can get up close and personal, from the saddle, with what's at stake
By Sophie Pavelle Published
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'People will never forget what I've done' – meet the genocide survivor who made cycling history for Rwanda
Rwandan national cycling icon Adrien Niyonshuti tells Tom Davidson about his extraordinary journey
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de Protest: The Vuelta a España is just the latest in a long line of races to be a platform for protest
After the Vuelta a España prematurely ended due to protests, Patrick Fletcher looks back on another time a major race was stopped in its tracks
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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Road tech on show in our Gravel National Championships Tech Gallery
We scoured the Dalby Forest race for the most interesting bits of tech and we found low tech hacks amongst plenty of road rims, 2x set ups and road pedals
By Jamie Williams Published
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Do e-bikes make cycling too easy? I convinced my mum to ride the hardest stage of the Tour of Britain
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By Jamie Williams Published
