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I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hours
Coach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours
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'Age is no barrier to extreme sports': Cyclist aims to be the oldest woman to row the Atlantic at 70
“I have never seen my age as a barrier to doing anything at all,” says Janine Williams
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Everything is bigger in Texas: meet the group ride regularly attracting 800 cyclists
The Breakfast Club started as a few friends meeting up for a ride and breakfast
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'People who know me know I'm sometimes a bit loco' - Lotte Kopecky's rise to be the best cyclist in the world
She may be ruthless on the bike, but does the world champion have a playful side too? Here's her story, from her football beginnings to skydiving over Dubai
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'Remember pain is just French for bread': We could all learn something from this cancer survivor's method for dealing with tough days in the saddle
Can reframing your pain help you push yourself harder, faster and for longer?
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'Age and hormonal changes play a part of my cycling journey - but it is still possible to improve': The journey to ultra endurance racer
When Fatima Ahmed took up cycling during the pandemic, she had no idea that just three years later she would be sizing up an epic, island-hopping test of endurance
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'I didn't think the mechanics put a chain on my bike' - Magnus Bäckstedt on his Paris-Roubaix victory, 20 years later
Two decades have passed since the Swede won in Roubaix. He remembers it like it was yesterday
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Ask a coach: How can I train consistently when life is so hectic?
Many of us have big plans, but life gets in the way. Here's how to achieve your goals, amid the hustle
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Exploring the Mexico-US borderlands: 3 days riding among the mountains the border wall blasted through
U.S. policy has quite literally blasted through mountains to build a border wall - the Ruta del Jefe explores the land, with a focus on education and conservation
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'Every time we hit the cobbles, I wanted to cry' - 5 tales from riders who finished last at Paris-Roubaix
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the last one pedalling at Paris-Roubaix? Tom Davidson speaks to those who know
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The ultimate gel taste test: We sampled 21 energy gels so you don't have to
We undertook a comprehensive tasting of the commonly available energy gels, and did our best to find something nice to say about each of them.
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Ask a coach: 'I don't have time for endurance rides at the weekend – how can I build up to a 100-mile event?'
With a focus on quality rather than quantity, four hours of training during the week is enough to make riding a century an enjoyable experience rather than a feat of endurance
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Everything we cyclists have put on our heads since we invented the bike has been mystifying and ridiculous
Will the UCI ban Giro's wacky TT helmet for being too weird? And if so, will the response be weirder still?
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Smiling and waving at other riders isn't just about etiquette, it could make you a better cyclist - here's how
Yes, it's polite, but there's another reason why you should always smile (and wave) at other riders
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'I've never seen the cobbles as bad as this' - Inside one team's Paris-Roubaix recon
Tom Davidson joins British Continental team Lifeplus-Wahoo as they prepare for the most feared race of the season
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Wout van Aert’s Classics dreams go up in smoke, but all is not lost for Visma-Lease a Bike
Attention turns to another promising squad member after their talisman is ruled out of Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Amstel-Gold Race with 'several fractures'
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I’m a fat cyclist; these are the top 3 misconceptions people have about bigger riders and why they’re wrong
After my recent 'We're fat cyclists' reel went viral, I realized I had hit a nerve
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8 pro mechanic set-up hacks inspired by the Spring Classics
Riding the rough stuff? Glen Whittington, our resident pro mechanic, ramps up speed and comfort with hacks from the cobbled classics
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‘Cycling saved my life - and I’m fitter at 55 than I was at 25’ - cycling coach still gaining watts explains how
The term 'FTP' hadn't been invented when Richard Stern first tested his, but he's stronger now than he was in 1995
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Smartwatches act like a 'military drill sergeant' on your wrist - it's ok to ignore them when they claim you're 'unproductive'
Fitness gadgets use very emotive language, but should we be allowing them to press our buttons? Dr Josephine Perry investigates
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Undercover Mechanic: There's no tangible benefit in spending over £10,000 on a bike, but saying 'modern bikes are overpriced' is a lazy generalisation
It's all too common to hear customers say that road bikes are 'too expensive'. Some of them are - but value is in the eye of the beholder
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Stop relying on motivation - TV's Orla Chennaoui offers her golden rule for mental and physical fitness
Making health practices a habit when you feeling well can help you look after yourself when you're not
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'Don't make her angry, she can become a tiger': Inside Elisa Balsamo's rise to stardom
Elisa Balsamo joined cycling's top tier after winning the rainbow jersey in 2021. Here's the inside story on the Italian's success from those who know her best
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The cycling industry is in turmoil - is now the best time to buy a bike?
As the bike market cuts its losses from four years of instability, RRPs are slashed and deals abound. Charlie Allenby surveys the industry to find out if now is the right time to buy
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Wout van Aert gears towards career-defining fortnight in new, enlightened mindset
Belgian admits pressure has weighed heavily on his shoulders in the past as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix come around once more
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'I try to hang in with the youngsters as much as possible': 68-year-old ex-Rugby player on racing with a new knee
A string of knee ops hasn't stopped Chris Dunn from pinning on a number
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'Absorb the world around you and let your mind wander' - you may find that it's more addictive than data
Leaving the bike computer at home when heading out for a ride could help reboot your cycling
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Why would you buy an e-bike when you can get a small car for £6,000?
Quadricycles provide a roof, passenger seat, and seatbelts - but - you won't enjoy the wind in your hair
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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
