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Taking on the Alpe du Zwift: How does it really compare to Alpe d’Huez?
Simon Warren takes on Zwift's new Alpe and see how it stacks up against the real thing
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Should you hire a bike or take your own when you go abroad?
Travelling with a bike is a faff, and with many destinations offering hire options, it’s never been easier to outsource your holiday machine
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Seven things I learned from riding an electric bike
Steve Shrubsall got to grips with an electric bike, and here are the seven things he learned from the experience
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Should you always ride with data?
We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?
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Eight ways to improve your cycling ready for the spring
Get your cycling off to a flyer — and begin spring as you mean to go on with these tips to maximise your cycling and fitness in the early season
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How to ride faster up short, steep hills (video)
Think tough climbing and you probably imagine the long, winding, hairpin ascents of the Alps. But for sheer brutality, the steep hills of the UK have few equals
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Racing is not training
Racing itself may be the raison d'être for many cyclists, but it's not the best way to see improvements in your fitness or technique, explains Helen Carter
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Rise early, train easy
At what time of day is it best to train? Well it could be down to your circadian rhythm, Andrew Hamilton explains...
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Get prepared before you go racing
Get prepared before heading to your first race warns Simon Schofield, he talks us through what we need to know
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Altitude training for cyclists: does it work and could you benefit? (video)
Breathing air with less oxygen stimulates physiological changes that can boost performance, but for amateur cyclists, is it really worth the time, effort and money?
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Winter blunderland: don't make these winter cycling mistakes
Base mileage, keeping on top of your fitness and avoiding cold weather weight gain: winter training is critically important to the rest of the year — provided you navigate the snow-covered minefield of potential mistakes
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Here are the best Sufferfest workouts to kickstart your indoor training
From the outside, The Sufferfest may look like a scary place to train.
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Watch: Should women be training differently to men?
In Partnership with The Sufferfest
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How to hit your sweetspot for maximum training gains
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Cycling training plan from sofa to 60km
Just starting out the sport of cycling? Or want to reach an achievable milestone? This training plan will help you get there. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
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'How do cyclists get big legs?' - you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
Looking to build some muscle through cycling? You may need to hit the gym, too
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Peter Sagan's training secrets: A week in the life of the triple world champion
Peter Sagan has already established himself as not only one of the best riders of his generation, but also of all-time. Here Sagan and his coach Patxi Vila go through a typical week in training
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Can amateur cyclists benefit from blood analysis?
If you are training hard and feeling abnormally fatigued, you may have an underlying mineral or vitamin deficiency identifiable via blood test. New home-test kits make blood analysis more accessible than ever — but is this form of self-assessment really helpful or necessary? Lexie Williamson investigates
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Women’s cycling on Zwift: week of activity celebrates International Women’s Day
Zwift Women's Week will take place between March 8 and March 15
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Injury prevention: How to avoid hamstring injuries
Physio and osteopath Lewis Wood addresses soreness across the back of the thigh — namely, strained hamstrings
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Cycling in a group: get it right!
Don’t let differences in fitness or strength sour a riding relationship. Rebecca Charlton suggests a few quick tips to create cycling harmony on your Sunday ride
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Ride and race smarter: improve skills to stay safe in the bunch
As more cyclists have taken up road racing, the frequency of crashes has increased at an alarming rate. Louise Mahé assesses how to improve your skills to stay safe while riding in a bunch
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How they used to train: How Sean Yates lost weight and re-booted his career
The British rider took his career up a level with a strict diet and training regime after his move to the South of France
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Can you buy your way to a fitter you?
As cyclists we’re endlessly enticed by brands promising that their products will make us fitter and faster if only we shell out some cash. How to sort fact from falsehood? Dr Nick Tiller assesses the evidence behind some of cycling’s most popular ergogenic aids
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Training for power with Canyon//SRAM’s Tiffany Cromwell
We asked the Canyon//SRAM rider for some training sessions that would help riders targeting peak power
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Autumn cycling training: eight things to do now for a successful 2019
Thoughts starting to turn to next year? Stop dreaming and start doing - here are practical tips to get you to summer success
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How to pace your ride effectively
It might seem like tearing off the start like as fast as your can will get you a quick time in your time trial or sportive, but it reality you'll pay for it later on, pace yourself effectively and you might be able to see your times tumble...
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Five tips to get the most from your cycling holiday or training camp
Prepare well and you can ensure your training camp is a triumphant and not a disappointment
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How to avoid training mistakes
Making a training mistake or two during your cycling life is inevitable. But focusing on your own ability and goals is the key to keeping your progress on track.
