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How to set your handlebar height
High bars offer comfort, whereas low bars are the most aerodynamic. But can you avoid backache and cheat the wind?
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'I don’t think another sport would be as good for me as cycling': Cycling could help you live longer - here's why
Cycling is not only enjoyable, but it will pay dividends in terms of health and longevity - but don't just take out word for it
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‘I’m pregnant and just raced to 9th place at one of the top gravel events in the country’ - Here’s why I am racing for two
From sponsors to instincts, here’s how I’m navigating pregnancy as a professional athlete
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‘I fell over many times but kept going’: You can start cycling at any age - tips for beginner cyclists
Learning how to ride a bike as an adult can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be
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What's better for weight loss - riding an e-bike or walking to work?
While e-bikes undoubtedly offer convenience and ease of use, how do they measure up against another form of gentle exercise – walking?
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I've been bike commuting for 20 years, here are 13 mistakes beginners make
Replacing regular car journeys with bike rides is a joy, even more so if you avoid this early pitfalls
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Nervous about joining a local cycling club? It could be easier than you think
Spring is the perfect time to sign up to your first group ride, and the good clubs will welcome you with open arms
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Why I learned to stop worrying and love the puncture
Sam Jones has fostered an appreciation for punctures since his first flat, back in the year 2000
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'It’s about time we started having chances to perform where we feel comfortable': Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio on African World Championships and racing the Olympics after a broken back
The South African multi-national champion talks racecraft, changing priorities and difficult bosses
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Loss of muscle mass and strength starts in your 30s and accelerates in your 50s: How to eat for your age
How to eat to thrive as you grow older? Anita Bean finds out
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How often should I ride my bike to get fit?
What is the optimum number of rides per week to help you make progress and meet your goals?
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Does cycling make you better in bed?: All you need to know about sex, fertility and saddles
Debunking cycling's sexual health myths
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'It was a one-in-a-million thing that happened but it’s not stopped me from riding and competing': Embracing aero over adversity
Left impaired by a freak crash, Xavier Disley refused to surrender his racing ambitions, hears Chris Marshall-Bell
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Are chamois pads the only cycling tech that need to be female specific?
Is female-specific cycling gear little more than a marketing ploy? Or, with the recent rise of unisex kit and components, are women being sidelined by brands eager to save on production costs?
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'Make everyone run the same draggy tyres... but it would kill the spectacle': Tour de France star's solution to the 'impossible' question of rider safety
The multiple Tour de France stage winner ponders a question that continues to dog cycling
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Study shows fitness metric may influence longevity - but does VO2 max tell us the whole story?
Does having a high VO2 max really add years to your life? Hannah Reynolds investigates
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Will consuming more fish oil make you a better cyclist?
Cod liver oil is an age-old supplement, but its key ingredient is still very relevant, discovers Rob Kemp
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90g of carbs per hour: Why it works for pros — but not necessarily for amateurs
The truth about high-carb fueling for non-pros: performance booster or pitfall?
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I tried every FTP test to find out which is the most accurate
Functional threshold power is a prized benchmark – but which test is the most accurate? Steve Shrubsall tries them all
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Cycling and your pelvic floor: What every rider needs to know
How cycling affects your pelvic floor — and what you can do now to prevent issues down the road
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If I wake during the night, how can I get back to sleep?: Expert tips on optimising your circadian rhythm for better bike performance
How to harmonise your body’s natural rhythms, when to train and when to start dimming the lights
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The thought of navigating a roundabout can be daunting for many cyclists: Six steps to riding roundabouts with confidence
Do these circular systems send your head into a spin? Armed with knowledge and confidence, there's no need to be put off by roundabouts
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I thought a ride with a 66-year-old grandmother would be easy, but she dropped me like a sack of spuds - I'd underestimated a world-class cyclist
A ride in the Chilterns masters athlete Linda Dewhurst seemed a relaxing prospect to Steve Shrubsall... how wrong he turned out to be
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'I wasn’t the most talented, but I’d leave no stone unturned': Dani Rowe on her sporting dad's career influence
The London 2012 gold medallist and her biathlete father talk to Chris Marshall-Bell about their similarities and differences
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'I get home from school and ride for two to three hours': The dos and don'ts of training young riders
What is optimal training for ambitious under-18s seeking to reach their potential while still having fun? Chris Marshall-Bell finds out
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'Cycle lanes that don’t join up just make everyone look a bit stupid': Why do so many bike lanes just end?
Frustrated by bike lanes that come to an abrupt end? You're not alone
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11 ways to train more like Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pocačar’s performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how
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How do I deal with a headwind on a round biking loop?
The wind is a perennial nemesis for us cyclists. Here's how to deal with it and even make it your friend
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You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - should we be abandoning FTP tests in favour of a more scientific approach?
Is the classic 'FTP test' still the best way to set your training zones?
