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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
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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
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The science of detraining and retraining
Time off the bike is the enemy of fitness but how bad is the damage and how best to reverse it? James Shrubsall investigates
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What does it take to make the Team GB Olympic squad?
Anna Morris, 29, from Cardiff, put her career as a junior doctor on hold to ride for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Rein it in at 20, get strong at 50: Expert advice on cycle training at every age
As we age, we’re faced with common problems that are to the detriment to our cycling performance. Thankfully, our team of world-class coaches are here to extract the most from your cycling life in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond…
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Schwinn Fitness 800IC exercise bike review
A value for money option that'll help you train within specific power zones
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Are you your own worst enemy on the bike? 9 ways to stop self-sabotaging
Are you putting obstacles in the way of your own progress? Josephine Perry examines nine common self-sabotaging behaviours and how to quit them
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Eight simple ways to gain free speed
Here are our top tips for free speed: all you need are a few simple adjustments
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Is 'intermittent fasting' a shortcut to performance gains?
With time restricted eating an increasingly popular approach, Hannah Reynolds delved into the research, and tested the theory for herself
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The pedalling panacea: is cycling the best medicine?
As more and more GPs prescribe cycling to improve the nation’s health, Rob Kemp investigates whether getting on your bike really is the best medicine available
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I rode 200-kilometres solo: here are 3 things that went right and 3 things that went very wrong
Former pro rider and cycling coach Andy Turner makes the mistakes, so you don't have to
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Could 'sober curiosity' make you a better cyclist?
Alcohol sales are declining and the 'sober curious' tribe is growing - could ditching the drinks increase your performance?
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'I’ll be tackling the 980-mile Ride Across Britain route for the tenth time when I’m 73': Meet the rider who says every RAB will be his last
980-miles in 9 days is a big effort for any cyclist, even those not in their seventies, Hannah Reynolds finds out what keeps Trevor Marshall coming back for more
