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Can a short term energy deficit make cyclists faster?
The body has an amazing ability to sustain performance even when it’s seriously short on energy. But does this mean deficits don’t matter? Anita Bean investigates
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I’m a torrential sweater - why do I leak so much, and what does it mean for performance?
Perturbed by his own torrential sweating, Steve Shrubsall goes on a hunt for the truth about how perspiration affects performance at the pedals
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What it takes to go as fast as ever at 50
Five o’clock in the morning is 2023 British Best All-Rounder Andy Critchlow's favourite time to train
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Here's how you can eat like a Grand Tour rider
EF Pro Cycling's performance chef Kieran Creevy shares his meal prep, nutrition considerations and recipes you can make at home
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Cycling training plan for endurance: 10-week plan to help you go the distance
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Cycling training plans: 10-week plans for beginners, endurance riders and racers
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Cycling training plan for road racers: 10-week plan to get you start line ready
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Cycling training plan for beginners: 10-week plan to get fit through cycling
Just getting started on the bike? Or returning after a break? We're here to help!
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Is lactate testing worthwhile for amateur athletes?
Pro riders have long used blood lactate to guide training and now amateur athletes are following suit. Rob Kemp investigates a growing fitness trend
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Rake, trail and head tube angle: how the front end of your bike affects handling
What do these terms mean? How do these factors affect handling, stability and steering inputs? A brief overview of the front end of the bike, from a numbers standpoint.
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Neilson Powless on his Indigenous American ancestry and triathlon roots
The US rider and his Ironman champ dad, Jack, tell Chris Marshall-Bell about their fun-first training ethos
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Cycling and Beer: The history behind a match made in heaven
Nothing tastes better than a cold pint after a hot summer’s day ride, but the connection between cycling and beer goes far deeper than that, as David Jesudason explains
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I'm a 'back of the pack' rider — this is what a gravel race is like, for me
The efforts at the back end of the race are just as worthy of celebration as the winners at the front
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I've trained hard for an event - how do I arrive in peak form?
We ask a scientist how to hit your peak bang on time
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Is massage a gimmick, or does it really aid recovery from cycling?
The post-event rub-down is a cycling staple for the pros but what benefits does it really bring? Rob Kemp consults the experts to weigh up the evidence
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Ask a cycling coach: how to taper for 'big goal' long events?
The hard work has been done, and now it’s time to turn those rain-soaked winter miles into sun-splashed summer smiles.
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We took a microbiome test to assess gut health - was it worth it?
A gastroenterologist’s advice on limiting gut distress and improving your microbiome
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11 ways to descend like a demon
Descending is a learned skill and few come more respected than handling guru
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Reduce injury risk by following this guide on how to set your cycling cleat position
Riding clipped in can be more comfortable and enhance your performance - providing you’ve set your cleats up correctly. Here’s our expert guide on how to do just that
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Lower back pain and cycling: I’m a physiotherapist, and here’s all you need to know
Incorrect bike fit, imbalances and simply sitting for too long during the day can all be contributing factors, writes physiotherapist, Nicole Oh
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I’ve got a strong base of endurance, how do I get faster?
James Benson-King is no stranger to turning the pedals, but ramping up his average speed over a shorter distance will represent a new challenge
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How does a former British gravel champion train for Unbound?
18 hours and 10 minutes of training - but what sessions were on the menu?
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7 ways to enjoy cycling with children in the school holidays and beyond
Fun with bikes for all the family, whatever your ages and abilities
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'I’ve heard stories of him head-butting walls - maybe that can be my trademark!' — meet the Grindley racing duo
The British teenager has hit the ground running in his sporting career, but that’s no surprise as his father did exactly the same
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I got ultra-fit over 40 - and you can, too
Having quit serious training for a life on the road, Marcus Leach has a change of heart upon turning 40 – and decides it’s time to get back in the hurt locker
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Suffering with clunky bike gears? Follow our simple guide to diagnose problems and fix your shifting
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to adjust your bike gears
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I realised when my toddler slept in that family bikepacking was possible: 8 tips for bikepacking with children
Just remember to take a bucket with a lid, writes Sam Jones
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Core training vs strength training: which will make you a better cyclist?
In our 'Will It Work?' series, Sports Science expert Hannah Reynolds investigates common fitness hacks, to determine if they're really any good for the time crunched athlete
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'You can't pass the salt': Exploring professional cyclists' extraordinary superstitions and good luck charms
Tom Thewlis delves into the superstitions of the Tour de France peloton and tries to find out why riders adhere to them
