Latest articles by Andy Turner
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Continental Aero 111 26mm tyre review: grippy on tarmac but slippy through the air
With its unique vortex generators, the Aero 111 looks and performs like nothing else on the market
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DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT DB 38 Wheels: Stiff, light...and expensive
A race-orientated wheelset that are fun to ride delivering sublime handling in a high quality package
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POC Cytal helmet review: the carbon winged lid with a sky-high price tag
It's safe, cool-running and aero, but POC's latest road helmet is so expensive it's hard to justify a purchase
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Quoc M3 Air review: high-performance race shoes that offer superb power transfer and enviable comfort
Most race shoes are developed to favour power transfer over comfort. Despite being super-stiff, the M3 Airs attempt to redress the balance
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Vittoria RideArmor TLR all-season road tyre is swift, grippy and shrugs off punctures
It's not the lightest, fastest or the cheapest tyre we've ever reviewed but it is an impressive all-season all-rounder
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Pro-level turbo at an amateur-level price? We review the Van Rysel D900 Turbo Trainer
Can Decathlon’s high-spec, low-price smart trainer compete with the likes of Wahoo, Tacx and Elite?
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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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A cool customer: Bioracer Speedwear Graphene Jersey reviewed
Designed for hot weather racing and indoor training the jersey uses graphene webbing to transfer heat. But does it work?
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New Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate monitor is more accurate and rechargeable
The Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate features enhanced HRV capabilities and favours USB recharging over coin batteries
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
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The ENGO 2 cycling sunglasses provide data in your eyeline - but aren't quite perfect, yet
Unique in offering a heads up display for cyclists, but not without a few areas for improvement
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A great value bike for gravel and fire roads, but capable of trails: Cannondale Topstone 1 Alloy reviewed
Tested on the light gravel, road segment and forest trails, the Topstone 1 Alloy could handle all three, but clearly excelled in the former
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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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Strava KOM/QOMs are now fiercely competitive - here's everything I had to do to claim two local crowns
No longer riding at Elite level and seeing his training hours drop from 20 to sometimes just three, cycling coach and personal trainer Andy set out to see if he could still come home with the goods
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4iiii Precision 3+ Pro review - reliable data and handy FindMy integration
4iiii has brought Apple's FindMy technology to its dual-sided Precision 3+ Pro power meter
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I completed this 12-week strength training program for cyclists and here's how it improved my peak power
From five second sprints to 20 minute FTP tests, I saw significant gains across the board
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These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid them
The pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring
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Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winter
As with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck…
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Quoc Escape Off-Road cycling shoes review - undercutting Giro and Fizik's mid-range models
These shoes aren't perfect, but they do deliver a solid performance for less than the big-name brands
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Here’s why cycling workouts with short recoveries are so effective - like this 30s on, 30s off session
Do this workout if you want to improve your ability to do short, sharp, repeated efforts with limited rest
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I quit coffee for a week and this is how it affected my cycling performance
Headaches, a suppressed max heart rate and increased perceived exertion were all to be expected - the most surprising effects came on my return to caffeine…
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DMT KR SL road shoe review - five grams lighter than the BOA equipped version
Great ventilation and a super stiff sole
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Twenty minute effort or a ramp test: which Zwift FTP test should you do, and how to get the best result you can
Read our how-to on taking an FTP test on Zwift
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Vittoria Corsa Pro tire review - supreme performance, but worth the cost?
The latest Corsa Pro is seriously rapid, and the issues with expeditated tire wear seem to have been addressed - but does that justify their lofty price?
