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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I used to think the Rapha Festive 500 was easy, then I moved to the UK' - top tips to beat the challenge from a cold South African living in London ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 500km, eight days, all of it outside. How hard can it be? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Borrill ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6dQmkz3dR8phTHRcx22jSm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fix a puncture and patch a bicycle inner tube ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A step-by-step guide on how to fix a puncture ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cat Glowinski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFAkZmeRtPLgqQhLnpYMee-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 bike maintenance essentials, and how to better pay attention to your bicycle’s needs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Thoughts on keeping your bike healthy, happy and on the road and the value in getting your hands greasy from time to time. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ tyler.boucher@gmail.com (Tyler Boucher) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Boucher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MbUgiwfSeimzkciENdukGh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Eight simple ways to gain free speed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here are our top tips for free speed: all you need are a few simple adjustments ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zach Nehr ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b2TME59btjN6W286SwKDJ5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best chain lubes for bikes 2026: save watts and increase drivetrain life, all tested and approved by our experts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't waste money or effort on the wrong chain lube. Using a better lubricant is a cost-effective performance gain that everyone should consider. Expert tested and approved, here are our top picks of the best chain lubes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Ischt-Barnard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/42VM9fbTRjZCmUBojqn4JY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bike maintenance ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 18:03:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bike maintenance]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingweekly@futurenet.com (CyclingWeekly Staff) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ CyclingWeekly Staff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to tighten a bike headset (video) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to tighten a bike headset to improve handling and ride feel ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:05:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 May 2022 15:36:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cycling Active ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D7p5xstnhcoBt9gZcyCQPH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;p&gt;Loosen the top cap and screws to adjust your handlebar height&lt;/p&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Loosen the top cap and screws to adjust your handlebar height]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fit new brake pads ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here we show you how to change brake blocks ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:49:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Products]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cycling Active ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99ztnADxsZoSueSfq3eoCQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to put your chain back on ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Having your chain come off mid-ride is a bit of a nuisance, and getting it back on, for the fingers of clumsy folk, can be a fairly hairy procedure. Here’s a quick guide to keeping your digits safe. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:49:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cycling Weekly]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cycling Active ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NULhqANjyh232nSiDhhVnK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bike maintenance: pre-ride bike check ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Two-minute pre-ride checks, essential for every cyclist that could save you time and maintenance problems in the future ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:25:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cycling Active]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nigel.wynn@ti-media.com (Nigel Wynn) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nigel Wynn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gPZ4Hq3DuQBkKdvQzg5CET-1280-80.jpg">
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