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Eat then shower, or shower then eat? Six essential steps for nailing your post-ride routine
Get your post-ride routine nailed with our tips and advice
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Power to weight ratio explained: watts per kilo matter - here’s how to improve yours
Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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Are you ready for your longest bike ride? Here’s how to prepare in the lead up and succeed on the big day
There's still time for an epic summer cycling adventure. We guide you through the essential preparations to conquer your longest ride of the year
By Tom Couzens Published
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11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gains
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Distance versus time - which is best for keeping track of your training volume?
Measuring training has never been easier, but for keeping tabs on volume, is it better to add up the miles or the hours?
By Charlie Allenby Published
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Meet indieVelo — Everything you need to know about virtual cycling's newest platform
Your complete guide to the indieVelo, a new online virtual platform with a racing focus that welcomes the everyday user
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Large scale study finds cardio fitness is associated with lower risk of nine cancers - but an increased risk of two
Endurance athletes have yet another reason to feel smug, but it’s not all good news
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Ask a cycling coach: 'Why are over-under workouts so hard?'
Here's what's going on inside the body which makes these workouts so tough - plus all the benefits of completing them
By James Spragg Published
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Muscular strength versus muscular endurance - which is most important for short climbs?
Climbs between 30 seconds and five minutes vary hugely in the physical demands they place on your body - we take you through which systems are being primarily utilized at each point
By Andy Turner Published