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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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'It's all about instinct, making split-second decisions': Danny van Poppel on how to be an unbeatable lead-out man
The Dutch powerhouse tells us how he's switched from sprinting to bossing it for others
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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Ask a cycling 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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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