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How to look after your chamois
There’s more than you think down there — E. coli, salmonella and C. difficile, to name just three bacteria. We show you how to clean up without trashing your pricy duds
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Why core strength is important for cyclists
Strength training doesn't mean becoming a musclehead. Nor does it mean you have to live on protein shakes, wear tiny shorts and a vest and liberally apply fake tan.
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Calling all British cyclists: Tell us your best training routes
We want to share your go-to training rides with newcomers to the sport as well as more experienced riders looking to freshen things up
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The science of suffering
As a cyclist, do you have to suffer more than your rivals to win? And how ‘tough’ are bike riders compared to the average man or woman? Louise Mahé searches for the answers
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New Sufferfest indoor training plans help you ‘hit the reset’ for winter
For cyclists, the transition into the winter months can be a disheartening period.
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Build your cycling strength with big gear efforts
Break up a long ride with these efforts to help build your power and leg strength
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Things you'll only understand if you're a Sufferfest convert
The nuances that Couchlandrians just won't understand...
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How to prevent back pain (video)
Back pain can be a common complaint for cyclists, but there some simple steps to prevent it from happening
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How listening to music can boost your training performance
The relationship between music exercises has been well researched, with multiple studies exploring how beats can reduce fatigue and give a boost to motivation.
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Can you blag your way around La Marmotte?
Is it possible to blag your way around one of these monumental rides, like La Marmotte, whilst being severely under-trained?
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Time trial performance: why even pacing might not be best
What's the best pacing strategy for an optimum time trial performance?
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Why summer 2020 could be the perfect time to start a cycling training plan
So far 2020 has been a daunting and unpredictable year.
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Should cyclists stretch to prevent injury?
Does stretching maintain flexibility and prevent cycling injury? Or is it just a waste of time?
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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
