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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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At 46 menopause took me by surprise - here’s how I’ve coped with the changes and adapted my training
Here's what I've learnt about staying ahead of the menopause as a cyclist
By Nicole Oh Published
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'Think like a time triallist': How to increase your average speed on a road bike
Inspired by recent developments in road bike time trialling, we go in search of free speed for everyday riding
By Alex Ballinger Published
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How to challenge yourself on Zwift without entering a race
Building up to more demanding routes, setting PBs up the Alpe du Zwift, hunting out the in-game segments – there are so many ways to push yourself without taking to the virtual start-line
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Nine things I wish I knew when I started indoor cycling...
And yes, the surprising extent to which human sweat can corrode a headset is there at number six
By Sam Gupta Published
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Are your indoor and outdoor rides working against each other?
Here’s how to successfully combine your indoor and outdoor rides for maximum fitness gains
By Deena Blacking Published
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What’s the hardest discipline in cycling? Six current World Champions share their perspectives
Each one of them is the world’s best in their discipline, but how do the demands of winning gold compare across road, mtb, BMX and all the rest?
By Joe Laverick Published
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Nine of the best indoor cycling sessions: make the most of your time inside
Here's how to both enjoy indoor training and maximise your potential for your upcoming
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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How to lose weight cycling without sacrificing strength
If you're looking to lose weight cycling, here is a quick guide to reduce that number on the scales to improve your riding
By Dr Eimear Dolan Published
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Ask a coach: ‘I'm over 50, are there any indoor workouts I should avoid?’
Here’s how you can get the most from indoor training as you get older
By Alex Welburn Published
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Ride of a lifetime: If you had just one ride left in you where would it be and with whom?
Our editors have the privilege of riding bikes around the globe, if pressed, where would they return?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Over seven million reflectors are fitted to bikes every year - are government requirements just a giant waste of plastic?
A further 1.88 million bells are produced - many of which are ditched before the inaugural ride
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Benefits of indoor cycling - eight reasons to ride inside this fall and winter
Time efficiency, training specificity and more control over external factors are just a few, here are some others...
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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American stars shine abroad while domestic races dwindle — What does the future hold for US cycling?
It was an incredible year for American riders on the WorldTour yet road racing in North America is on the decline.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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How to maximise the mental health benefits of cycling
This World Mental Health Day, try going for a bike ride
By Adam Becket Published
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Eight of the most common indoor training mistakes and how to avoid them
Inaccurate FTP testing, when to use ERG mode, sweat protection - we take you through the common pitfalls most of us have all hit at some point…
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Pumpkin spice isn't just for lattes, check out these fall-flavored cycling favorites
Pumpkin spice products to suit your cycling needs: energy bars, granola, protein and post-ride beers
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Personality test: If you could keep just one of your bikes, which bike would it be?
Faced with the tough challenge of picking a favorite, our CW editors opt for utility
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Will I see much benefit from using branded sports nutrition products – or will any carbs do?’
Coach James Spragg take us through what the body really needs and where’s best to get it
By James Spragg Published
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What I learned while bike commuting year-round
Car-free TikToker Jenna Phillips shares the transformative effect of bike commuting and the products that make her commute better
By Jenna Phillips Published
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What three things do you wish you'd known when you first started cycling?
What we wish we had known when we first started cycling.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ten steps to the perfect amateur 'off-season'
The season of weight training and nutritional debauchery is here
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Shimano crank inspection a 'very unusual approach to corrective action' - legal expert
Who takes the flack for the 2.8 million affected cranks produced?
By Joe Baker Published
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How to lock a bike securely: eight tips for worry-free urban cycling
If you’re using your bike to commute to work or to nip to the shops, you’ll want to make sure it’s still there when you return
By Paul Norman Published
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How to plan a bike route for your commute to work: Seven tips and tools you need to know about
The route you’d take if you were driving is probably not the best route for a cycle commute
By Paul Norman Published
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Cycling keeps you fit but are you doing enough to stay healthy?
It’s possible to be very fit in one specific way, for example being fast on a bike, while being unhealthy in other ways
By Joe Laverick Published
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Here’s why cycling workouts with short recoveries are so effective - like this 30s on, 30s off session
Do this workout if you want to improve your ability to do short, sharp, repeated efforts with limited rest
By Andy Turner Published
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Does e-bike racing have a place at the most competitive end of our sport?
Our editors reflect on the future of road cycling and the use of electric bikes in competition
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Why is cycling bad for bone density?’
We delve into the health downsides of picking a ‘non-weight bearing’ sport
By Alex Welburn Published
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95% of the time I ride by myself - here's what I love most about solo cycling
From choosing my own route and pace to the chance to simply switch off, here are my top six reasons for cycling solo
By Tom Couzens Published