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These stretches will save you more watts than any aero bike could ever promise
Does pulling on tendons and muscles really benefit your riding – or is that simply stretching the truth?
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Six things I'd tell my younger self about riding bikes
If I could wind back the clock, and reinvent my bike riding, these are six things I’d tell my younger self to keep in mind when first starting.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Wahoo Kickr Climb review - raising the level of indoor cycling
It's not just about the virtual riding experience, there are real benefits to be had too
By Rachel Sokal Published
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I'm a bike fitter – these are the seven most common mistakes I see people making
Produce more watts and pick up fewer injuries by avoiding these positional pitfalls
By Nicole Oh Published
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Jesse Yates and his dad Sean: 'We both like suffering but he's fully sadistic... I'm only halfway there'
How gravel rider Jesse got his grit from his father and what legendary hardman Sean – the Tour racer they called 'The Animal' – has learnt from his more sensitive son
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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I'm a nutritionist - these are the five supplements for cyclists that actually boost your performance
There are stacks of powders, pills and potions that carry plenty of marketing but little scientific backing – here are the five supported by robust research that could really help you go faster
By Anita Bean Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Is it worth doing fasted bike rides?’
Are fasted rides the key to a quick performance boost? Or is omitting breakfast merely a marginal gain, only of value if you’re already training 20+ hour weeks?
By Alex Welburn Published
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21 ways to get your season off to a flying start
Motivation is key: achievable, aspirational goals with clear checkpoints is a great place to start. Structured training, bike servicing and joining a club will all help set you on the right trajectory, too
By Charlie Allenby Published
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‘Even at 10mph you’re actually causing some noise trauma to your ears’: cycling and hearing loss
Struggling to catch all the banter on group rides can be frustrating – but it shouldn’t be a source of shame or stigma. Chris Marshall-Bell calls for greater openness around hearing loss
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published