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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 adversityLeft 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 safetyThe 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 amateursThe 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 accurateFunctional 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 knowHow 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 performanceHow 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 confidenceDo 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 cyclistA 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 influenceThe 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 ridersWhat 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 PogačarTadej 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?
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Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletesWhy the popular semaglutide drugs may hurt your performance more than help it
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'I don’t talk to myself in the mirror, but sometimes if I cannot sleep, I imagine a race situation': Tadej Pogačar lifts the lid on his physical and mental trainingWorld Champion and GiroTour double victor explains the key performance changes behind his record-breaking year
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Riding with Raynaud’s: How to beat cold hands and feet over winterSymptoms of Raynaud's syndrome extend far beyond simply having chilly hands and feet, our experts guide you through the how-to on making winter riding bearable despite the disease
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Does riding in the cold always have to slow you down?Recent research reveals that starting a ride cold can decimate endurance. James Witts examines how rolling out toasty boosts staying power
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'Cyclists have swallowed the idea that lighter is faster': Let's talk about eating disordersAthletic ambition can tip into a toxic relationship with food. Chris Marshall-Bell investigates cycling’s dark underbelly
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I’m a nutritionist and a cyclist, believe me when I say you’re probably not getting enough proteinHere's how much protein you actually need, how to choose the best protein sources, and sample protein-packed meal plans for omnivore and plant-based diets
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7,000 calories a day and race drills, but there's still room for fun: How pro training camps will differ from your own - and what's exactly the sameHeading away this spring for a week of sunny riding? Georgia Bullard quizzes the experts on how your experience will differ from that of the pros
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Are ketones cycling rocket fuel or over-priced hype?Rob Kemp weighs up the evidence for the use of ketone supplements as a performance aid
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Which muscles does cycling work the most?We take a deep dive into the many muscles used for cycling and the roles they perform
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Do bike gears work the same as car gears?Bike gears are a common stumbling block for beginners, especially adults who may come to cycling more familiar with a gear stick than a set of handlebars
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Forget 'new year, new me': 31 realistic, bitesized new habits for 2025Small adjustments to your daily routine can have a big impact on your cycling fitness. Lexie Williamson lists 31 good habits, one for each day of January
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8 ways to make your diet more sustainableLike any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Bean explains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible
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