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Navigating messy sprints and the secret to longevity: 32-year-old pro lifts the lid
The British Arkéa rider on shifting from sprinter to leadout man
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'The bike’s been the biggest therapeutic element for me': Former pro and DS Allan Peiper's battle against prostate cancer
Allan Peiper has won stages and Grand Tours, both as a rider and a DS. Since 2014, though, his biggest challenge has been a recurring battle with prostate cancer. He talks candidly to Chris Marshall-Bell about the ups and downs of his struggle
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Our 'van life' dream failed, so we tried to make surfing and cycle touring compatible — this is what happened
If cycle touring teaches anything, it is that life rarely goes according to plan, as Isobel Duxfield found out when riding what soon become a pedal-propelled sail around the Pacific Coast
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Buying a saddle online without a fit is a risky move — here's how to find the best perch for you
Getting your saddle right makes all the difference, we spoke to an expert to help guide you in the process
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Our relationship survived 800 km on 10 minutes of sleep — less hardy pairings would have quit
Hallucinations, crashes, and no sleep: Ultraracing couple share the secrets that keep them racing together
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How to combat neck pain caused by cycling
Physiotherapist and competitive cyclist Nicole Oh explains how you can manage and avoide neck pain after long rides
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I'm about to turn 40 - how can I keep riding fast?
Approaching a landmark birthday, Charlie Graham-Dixon explores how ageing affects cycling performance and what can be done to stay ahead of the curve
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Can ‘coffee with benefits’ make you a better cyclist?
Pairing your caffeine with additional ingredients comes with reported mental and physical performance gains - but does it work?
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How to set yourself up for indoor cycling success on Zwift
Intending to take your training indoors this winter, for the first time? We've got you covered
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Do some riders age faster than others, and, should I cut down my training as I get older?
Cycling coach Jon Sharples gives the lowdown on how to stay at the top of your cycling game as the years go by
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Recurrent injuries, illness, and infertility: Symptoms of the under-fuelling condition cyclists can't ignore
Failing to meet your energy needs can lead to RED-S, Rob Kemp explains the risks and how to avoid them
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Are DIY bike fits any good? How to set yourself up for comfort on the bike
Getting professionally fitted to your bike can be a costly business. Is it really worth it — or can you sort your own set-up quite adequately for free?
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'My riding companion proceeded to fragment into countless tiny particles and dissolve into the night sky — I was hallucinating': Inside a 500km ultra ride
Keen to test the limits of his well-matured endurance, Steve Shrubsall hurls himself headlong into a 500km ultra-endurance adventure across England's North and South Downs
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How do male pro cyclists deal with early parenthood - and what can we learn from them?
Having a child can put the brakes on your cycling plans but how does it affect the pros and what can we learn from them? Hannah Reynolds finds out
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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
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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
