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Ask a Coach: I hate VO2 max sessions - how can I make them bearable?
Struggling with those really hard efforts? They're tough, but so worth it. Here's how to nail VO2 max intervals
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Bikepacking in the UK was more of an adventure than I bargained for, but the effort paid off
Having explored further afield, Isobel returned to discover that the best roads and trails had been closer to home, all along - they'd just been hiding under standing water
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'The clinicians said my physical fitness was a key factor in my ability to recover from the cancer': Cycling's amazing veterans
Older cyclists don’t only extend their healthy years, they keep alive the passion to strive. Rob Kemp meets eight indomitable over-50s
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Your Costa cappuccino could contain three times more caffeine than one from Cafe Nero - how can cyclists ensure they get the ideal boost?
Coffee and cycling may be inextricably linked, but does the black stuff really improve our performance on the bike? Lexie Williamson investigates
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'Don’t try and 'trick' your body into changing day into night': NHS nurse on riding through the fatigue of night shifts
If you’ve ever felt that you simply don’t have time to cycle, you’re far from alone. However, one NHS shift worker and avid cyclist has this advice: “just do it”.
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Bike fit is not just for pros: Why you're never too much of a beginner to invest in comfort
You don't have to be a racing cyclist with 'all the gear' to benefit from a bike fit, as Ellie Donnell discovers
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The pro cyclist and personal trainer's ultimate 30 minute off-bike workout
Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing
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The physio and bike fitter's guide to setting your saddle height
How to adjust your bike seat height and know when you’ve got it right - eliminate pain and get the most from your body
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I'm a nutritionist - this is how long a bike ride needs to be for carb loading to be beneficial, and what to eat
What to eat, and when: a fuelling specialist’s tips on maximising performance by pre-loading carbohydrate
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Ask a coach: ‘Should I cycle commute every day?’
The length of your commute is a major factor; but there are ways to adapt your routine to maximise on the gains of riding into work
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Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
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You need to ride easy to get faster - and that might be easier than 'Zone 2', here's why
It's ell known that easy riding is the bedrock of endurance, but what exactly do we mean by ‘easy’? Charlie Allenby seeks clarification
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What's so special about FTP? A lot - so here’s how to test and improve it
Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses...
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'Cycling is a requirement, not an obsession': how one 46-year-old vet racer stays motivated to keep on winning
Last year, Helen Jackson won two age group national championships, her age group in the Gravel World Champs, and the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross challenge. And she's not slowing down any time, soon...
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The ice method cometh: Is cold water therapy revolutionary, a waste of time, or actually dangerous?
For decades, athletes have been dunking their race-weary limbs in icy water, but now the practice is a wellness craze too. Rob Kemp puts the hype on ice and examines the evidence
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Eight reasons to ride LEJOG fully supported
The Babble Ride Across Britain is a great way to enjoy the challenge of riding Land’s End of John o’Groats
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I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hours
Coach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours
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'Age is no barrier to extreme sports': Cyclist aims to be the oldest woman to row the Atlantic at 70
“I have never seen my age as a barrier to doing anything at all,” says Janine Williams
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'Age and hormonal changes play a part of my cycling journey - but it is still possible to improve': The journey to ultra endurance racer
When Fatima Ahmed took up cycling during the pandemic, she had no idea that just three years later she would be sizing up an epic, island-hopping test of endurance
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Ask a coach: How can I train consistently when life is so hectic?
Many of us have big plans, but life gets in the way. Here's how to achieve your goals, amid the hustle
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Ask a coach: 'I don't have time for endurance rides at the weekend – how can I build up to a 100-mile event?'
With a focus on quality rather than quantity, four hours of training during the week is enough to make riding a century an enjoyable experience rather than a feat of endurance
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12 hacks to make your ride better and more fun
From gear tweaks to route alterations: elevate your rides with these expert tips
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Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower
Every human brain works slightly differently, yet too often we demand bland conformity. Chris Marshall-Bell meets riders unashamed to cherish their uniqueness
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'Back then I was on the edge of life – but now I'm a multi world champion': Para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan's golden comeback from near-fatal food poisoning
Keen equestrian Lizzi Jordan was riding high until a freak illness changed her life forever. Now, having swapped reins for handlebars, she is not only back in the saddle but winning on the world stage
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‘Cycling saved my life - and I’m fitter at 55 than I was at 25’ - cycling coach still gaining watts explains how
The term 'FTP' hadn't been invented when Richard Stern first tested his, but he's stronger now than he was in 1995
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Smartwatches act like a 'military drill sergeant' on your wrist - it's ok to ignore them when they claim you're 'unproductive'
Fitness gadgets use very emotive language, but should we be allowing them to press our buttons? Dr Josephine Perry investigates
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'I try to hang in with the youngsters as much as possible': 68-year-old ex-Rugby player on racing with a new knee
A string of knee ops hasn't stopped Chris Dunn from pinning on a number
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I broke my collarbone (twice) and learned that cycling expects people to 'spring back' far too quickly
"Two weeks? I was back on the bike within 48 hours" was the response when Adam Jones got back on the bike after a break - why do cyclists expect an instant comeback?
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'Keep eking out little performance gains and you can progress at any age': Tips for riding better than ever, at 49
'I enjoy the process more now than ever,' says Simon McNamara, as he closes in on 50 - though to emulate him, you may need to cut out the booze and biscuits
