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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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Ride indoors or brave the elements outdoors: how will you tackle the winter season?
When the weather turns, will you brave the elements or ride indoors on Zwift?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘What's the most effective off-the-bike exercise for improving my max power?’
The more type 2 muscle fibers you can contract quickly, the greater the amount of force can be produced. This is where gym work can help
By Alex Welburn Published
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The grim reality of bike packing — why this trend isn't for me
Bikepacking can take a hike, says this one-time, and one time only, bikepacker.
By Patrick Bulger Published
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A love letter to my frame pump
The Topeak Masterblaster is engineering feat of simplicity that will be forever strapped to my frame
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Real-world success: top-ranked Zwifter crushes first 'real' bike races
"Outside always felt like this unicorn, something mystical or magical that I couldn’t do," says American Esports elite Kristen Kulchinsky
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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The fitness consumables and tech we’ve been using this October - six items tried and tested
Here’s the products we’ve added into our routines for the past four weeks
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Best mudguards for gravel bikes 2024: top fenders we recommend
Want to extend the life of your components and ride in greater comfort? We’ve rounded up the best fenders / mudguards to protect both you and your gravel bike
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best indoor training apps for cycling: virtual riding platforms and training analysis apps
Whether it’s virtual racing and riding or training tracking, planning and analysis, there are plenty of options to choose from - here’s our top picks
By Tom Epton Last updated
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Unbound Gravel destroyed my bike; a carbon repair shop gave it a second life
Are carbon bikes repairable? Often times, they are. Here's one editor's experience.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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How to cycle on your period: My search for helpful advice on managing bleeding while riding
I spoke to Australian cycling star - and qualified doctor - Alana Forster for her tips, tricks and insights on riding at that time of the month
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Why am I feeling sluggish on bike rides I usually find easy?’
From lack of sleep to suboptimal nutrition, life stress and overtraining, there many reasons why you might have lost your spark - here’s what to look out for and the changes to make
By Alex Welburn Published
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Three carbohydrate nutrition strategies for cycling - and how to choose the best plan for you
As a cyclist, there are wildly different approaches you can take with your carbs - we take you through the factors to consider
By Tom Epton Published
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I tried bicarb supplements to boost my cycling performance and the results were explosive
To my surprise, using bicarb didn’t cause any gastrointestinal complaints - but it did pop an extra 17 watts on my five minute power
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Who is the greatest cyclist of all time?
Who's the greatest cyclist of all time, according to our editors.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Why does VO2max decrease as you get older?’
Several factors contribute to a decline in VO2max, but the inclusion of specific training can help reduce the rate
By Alex Welburn Published
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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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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