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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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Colorado Trail Race 2023: 527 high-altitude miles, a high drop-out rate, a rookie winner and a new course record
An original of the bikepacking world, this Colorado Rockies race is not for the faint of heart
By Jennaye Derge Published
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Power to weight ratio explained: watts per kilo matter - here’s how to improve yours
Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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Rebels with a Cause: I rode 232-miles with my much fitter brother, and we're still friends
It was never going to be smiles all the way round, but car free miles and brotherly love won out
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are you ready for your longest bike ride? Here’s how to prepare in the lead up and succeed on the big day
There's still time for an epic summer cycling adventure. We guide you through the essential preparations to conquer your longest ride of the year
By Tom Couzens Published
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11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gains
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Dr Hutch and the pothole disaster: 'The roads are returning to nature'
Cycling Weekly's columnist Dr Hutch reckons the degradation of UK roads is all a part of the circle of life
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Distance versus time - which is best for keeping track of your training volume?
Measuring training has never been easier, but for keeping tabs on volume, is it better to add up the miles or the hours?
By Charlie Allenby Published
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Meet indieVelo — Everything you need to know about virtual cycling's newest platform
Your complete guide to the indieVelo, a new online virtual platform with a racing focus that welcomes the everyday user
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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How some of the most innovative tech in gravel racing actually originated from triathlon
Gravel racers should pay attention to what road time trial specialists and multisport racers are riding, and borrow the best ideas and look for the best bike features.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Ask a coach: 'Why are over-under workouts so hard?'
Here's what's going on inside the body which makes these workouts so tough - plus all the benefits of completing them
By James Spragg Published
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Tech Question: Is a proper clean the only disc brake upgrade you need?
Bike mechanic and owner of Surrey Hills Cycleworks, Dave Farmer, shares his tips on how to improve braking performance
By Stefan Abram Published
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Muscular strength versus muscular endurance - which is most important for short climbs?
Climbs between 30 seconds and five minutes vary hugely in the physical demands they place on your body - we take you through which systems are being primarily utilized at each point
By Andy Turner Published
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How to get back into cycling after an unplanned break
From coming to terms with where your fitness levels have landed to rebuilding at the right rate - here are our top tips on making your comeback to cycling
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Changing of the guard: Meet the Great Britain track cycling coaches chasing gold medals
British Cycling replaced all four track head coaches last year. Here's how they're masterminding a path to Olympic titles
By Tom Davidson Published
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‘Everything got a little bit better’: the role cycling can play in the grieving process
At some point in our lives, every one of us will be affected by bereavement. we find out how cyclists can help one another through the grieving process
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I just kept on fighting until they burned me out in the legs' - Ugandan cycling’s great hope on his World Championships debut
Kamya Richard of Masaka Cycling Club opens up on his journey from racing in Kampala to the Glasgow Worlds
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Ask a coach: '15% gradients destroy me, how can I get stronger on the steepest of climbs?'
The reason we all struggle on steep climbs is related to torque - and not power. Here's what you need to focus on instead
By James Spragg Published
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Iliac Artery Endofibrosis is increasingly prevalent among pro and amateur cyclists - here’s what you should know
Amongst the pros, Tayler Wiles, Amanda Spratt, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Bob Jungels and most recently Zdeněk Štybar have all suffered from issues with their iliac arteries
By Nicole Oh Published
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Glasgow World Championships 2023: Eight riders to watch in the elite men's road race
Remco Evenepoel gets set to defend the title he won in Wollongong, Australia last year
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Nine things road cyclists shouldn’t care about... but still do
We run through nine different aspects of the sport that maybe we should let go of in the pursuit of getting back to the core of why we really love road cycling
By Sam Gupta Published
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10 ways to spruce up your route planning and refresh your library of 'go to' rides
Struggling for inspiration? Bored of the same old roads? Chances are there’s more variety out there waiting to be tapped than you think…
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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Ask a coach: 'My hands and arms get tired on descents, how can I avoid this?'
What goes up must come down - here's how to stay comfortable on the descents as well as the climbs
By James Spragg Published
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What muscles does cycling work the most?
We take a deep dive into the many muscles of your leg and the roles they perform
By Andy Turner Published
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How many calories does cycling really burn? And how important is counting them anyway?
We all want to know how many calories we burn while cycling, but while it's easy to make an estimate, it's hard to get an accurate figure. We explore common questions around cycling and calorie burn
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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The best food for endurance cycling - here’s what to eat and drink before, during and after
What to eat before, during and after endurance rides to avoid ‘bonking’ and maximise your cycling fitness gains
By Andy Turner Last updated
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The talent is there: the Americans who impressed us in this year’s Tour de France
There were just six Americans among the 176-rider peloton but that didn't keep them from putting on a show.
By Henry Lord Published
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Do cyclists really need to carb-load before a big ride?
We take a look at what the benefits of carb-loading really are - and how to do it right
By David Bradford Last updated
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Six foods to avoid before a bike ride and why
We take a look at some of the staples you should steer clear of before heading out on a ride
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Feeling post-ride muscle pain? Nutrition is key - here’s how to fuel right for recovery
Eat right before and during cycling - as well as after - to avoid muscle pain
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated