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Ask a coach: ‘How much time should cyclists spend in the gym?’
From the bare minimum to the perfectly optimized, here are the benchmarks for your gym work duration
By Alex Welburn Published
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The best energy gels for cycling 2023: what to look for and seven favorites
There's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide on what to look for, as well as a few of our favorites
By Paul Norman Last updated
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I took a DNA test to see if genetic testing could make me a better cyclist - here's what I found
I sent off my saliva sample for more than 150 genetic traits to be analyzed - here are my results and the recommendations I was given to improve my cycling
By Anita Bean Published
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12 great reasons why road cyclists should ride off-road this winter
As the road racing season has now closed, many pro riders turn their attention to the dirt. Here’s why you should do the same
By Rob Kemp Published
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Zwift versus Rouvy - how do the two virtual riding platforms stack up?
To determine which aligns best with your objectives, we pit Zwift against Rouvy—two leading indoor cycling apps providing group rides, workouts, races, and social interactions in a virtual environment
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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I run, cycle and lift weights - and I've never been fitter or felt better
Staying fit and healthy doesn't need to be about riding your bike every day, in fact, a little more variety might just be what we all need
By Ellie Donnell Published
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18 ways to keep your motivation high this winter - mix up your riding with these top tips
Braving the cold can be satisfying and fun - if you’re in need of a little inspiration, here’s how to keep your riding interesting this winter
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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The fitness consumables and tech we've using this November, from SiS, Chamois Butt’r, Myoovi and more
‘Soft bakes’ as an alternative to energy bars, and some bear-shaped chewy gummies - ones which pack vitamins rather than sugar…
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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What's the 'right' tire width for gravel and road bikes?
Tubeless vs. tubed tires for road bikes - our experts debate
By Anne-Marije Rook Published