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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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52t chainrings and a CX resurgence - the British Gravel Champs' race winning bikes
Flat-out speed is the order of the day at the sunny, sandy - and almost pancake flat - 2023 British Gravel National Championships
By Tom Couzens Published
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7 tips to nail your first gravel event
When you make your gravel riding debut at one of the UK's biggest events you learn a lot
By James Shrubsall Published
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I quit coffee for a week and this is how it affected my cycling performance
Headaches, a suppressed max heart rate and increased perceived exertion were all to be expected - the most surprising effects came on my return to caffeine…
By Andy Turner Published
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How to handle a mid-ride or race crisis: top ten tips for getting back on track
We’ve all been there. You went all-in early doors but now you’re barely hanging on. Don’t panic! Here’s how to bounce back…
By Josephine Perry Published
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If you were given $3,000 right now, what bike would you buy and why?
Our editors reflect on what bike they'd bike right now if they were given $3,000.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I don’t know where the aggression comes from' - Running coach turns to cycling and questions elitist culture
Size-inclusive running personality Kelly Roberts, a multi-time marathon finisher, is preparing for a new challenge: a half-ironman
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Why do my legs cramp after cycling?’
Here’s what’s going on in your body to cause those painful muscle spasms
By Alex Welburn Published
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Gravel Triathlon: your questions answered
A hybrid of multisport and gravel racing, gravel triathlon takes place on off-road terrain and allows competitors to use drop-bar gravel bikes and permits drafting
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Cycling has a body image problem: what’s causing it and what you can do about it?
Looking sleek, stylish and fast is an integral part of cycling, but brings with it a pressure to conform. Chris Marshall-Bell breaks the taboo on the sport’s body-image troubles
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Should you have float in your cleats? Why it's important and how to know how much you need
Don’t treat increasing float simply as a sticking-plaster solution for deeper problems with your setup - here’s how to determine what you need and what else to consider
By Nicole Oh Published
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What is MyWhoosh? — What to know about the UCI's chosen virtual cycling platform
A complete guide to racing, riding and training on the UCI's chosen virtual cycling platform.
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Dripping in sweat on my local climb, I went in search of cooling strategies to make the heat more bearable
Soaring temperatures are adding an extra challenge to our cycling - nutritionist and author Anita Bean explores how can you mitigate the effects, stay cool and keep pressing hard on the pedals
By Anita Bean Published
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Blacked out tires and 11-speed over 12: tech takeaways from Tour of Britain Pro bikes
Not every rider wants the newest tech - or the tires supplied by their approved sponsor, it seems
By Luke Friend Published
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Ask a coach: ‘I’m cycling more and more, why aren’t I losing weight?’
If you’re looking for healthy weight loss, there’s more to consider than simply upping the amount of time on your bike
By Alex Welburn Published
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Can I ride my e-bike in a US National Park?
Everything you need to know about riding electric-powered bicycles on public lands
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Gallery: Scenes from America’s ‘Most Important’ Road Race
Capturing the atmosphere at America's highest-level bike race, here are some snaps from our reporter on the ground at the Maryland Cycling Classic
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Breathe slower and cycle faster: energy saving tips to optimise your breathing
Inhale, exhale – two actions you rarely have to think about. But could altering the way you breathe improve your cycling performance?
By Rob Kemp Published
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I tried 5 alternatives to the old 20-minute FTP test - and I won’t be going back
An exploration of ways to keep your FTP accurate and up to date without 20-minute tests
By Josh Ross Published
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Gauge against the machine: Could AI replace coaching expertise?
Artificial intelligence can scan through past workouts far quicker than we can manually, but does that mean it knows best what to do next? Joe Laverick pits apps against instinct
By Joe Laverick Published
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Ask a coach: 'Is riding two times a week enough to get fit?'
If your time is limited, how much riding do you really need to do to get fit?
By Alex Welburn Published
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'Plastic isn’t always the bad guy': Outdoor clothing brand Rab on tackling greenwashing within the cycling industry
An open 'Material Facts Programme' and honesty about the real impact of packaging are two ways in which Rab is hoping to make a difference
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Twenty minute effort or a ramp test: which Zwift FTP test should you do, and how to get the best result you can
Read our how-to on taking an FTP test on Zwift
By Andy Turner Published
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Tech Question: How long will brands continue to make rim brake wheels?
With disc brake road bikes omnipresent and the popularity of gravel showing no signs of slowing down, is rim brake wheel production in its last throes?
By Luke Friend Published
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The beautiful. The unique. The funky — standouts from the 'coolest' bike show of the year
The bike industry gathered in Portland, Oregon, last week for MADE, and it was a true celebration of the art of bicycle building.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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What are the defining traits of the modern amateur cyclist?
We recently ran an online survey asking readers to divulge their riding habits and training methods. Join us as we lift the mask and reveal the face of modern amateur cycling…
By David Bradford Published
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Losing motivation to train as you get older? We ask three exceptional veterans for their tips
What does it take mentally to keep striving for peak performance into your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond? We speak to three exceptional veterans
By Chris Sidwells Published
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Dr Hutch: Cyclists are basically a group of giant Lycra wasps cruising round the countryside looking for sugar
Cycling Weekly's columnist looks into the fairground mirror of cyclists' relationship with food and decides that, on reflection, he's OK with the weirdness
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Five things I wish I knew before my first bikepacking trip
From the food to fuel with to your packing and route planning - there certainly is no shortage of ways to make mistakes while bikepacking! Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way…
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Ask a coach: 'Why am I not seeing gains in my glutes?’
Your glutes are one of the key power-drivers of your pedal stroke - yet it seems some people are not getting the 'gains' they expected. We unpack what's going wrong and how to put it right
By Alex Welburn Published