Latest articles by Andy Turner
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The best food for endurance cycling - here’s what to eat and drink before, during and after
What to eat before, during and after endurance rides to avoid ‘bonking’ and maximise your cycling fitness gains
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Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires - fast, durable and easy to mount
There are both faster and more robust tires than the P Zero Race TLR - but Pirelli's balancing of those two competing demands is an excellent blend for racing
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Leopard Lync smart alarm & theft monitoring device review - a neat alternative to AirTags and similar
Rather than relying on iPhones being close enough to connect via Bluetooth, the Leopard Lync instead employs GPS for 'global' coverage - but it comes at a premium
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Cafe du Cycliste Road Shoes review - stylish and stiff, but really quite narrow
On the whole, it's a good first foray into road shoes from Cafe du Cycliste - but they aren't the lightest and they are quite narrow
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Why I use Critical Power instead of FTP for training my coached riders
Critical Power tests are easier to do and you get a clearer picture of your fitness profile – there’s little not to like
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Improve your pedalling efficiency with this one-hour cycling workout - and why it’s so effective explained
Do if… you want to maximise on the fitness you already have and develop your pedalling efficiency
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How do Tour de France teams use stage-specific fuelling strategies? Ineos Grenadiers shares its tactics
SiS and Team Ineos share their stage-specific fuelling strategies ahead of the toughest opening week in decades
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Garmin’s fitness and health-tracking metrics explained - understand what your smartwatch is telling you
A professional cycling coach takes us through the most useful metrics for cyclists
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Why 1-min on, 1-min off interval workouts are the best way to kickstart your cycling training
Do if… you want to start including intervals into your rides for fitness gains
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What are the links between cycling and prostate cancer? The risks explained and how to improve your prostate health
Some studies have shown a link between regular cycling and prostate cancer. We dig into the numbers and the broader context
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Met Manta MIPS helmet review - low profile and price for an aero lid
This lid received an aero redesign, MIPS liner for added safety protection, and is still remains a great value option
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Santini Eco Sleek Dinamo Short Sleeve Jersey review
Super breathable and uses recycled fabrics but comes up small
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I listened to Garmin’s sleep recommendation and tracked my cycling performance - here’s the difference it really made
Just how much performance do I really sacrifice through inadequate sleep?
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Parcours Chrono wheelset review - fast rolling and aero optimized
Front and rear deep section rims are designed individually to improve stability and reduce rider fatigue
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Thule Smartphone Bike Mount review - simple, effective and very secure
Functionality is great, but an out-front option would be appreciated and it is quite chunky
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ERG mode for indoor cycling explained: what it is, how to use it - and when you shouldn't...
ERG mode is great for holding you to the power outputs required by your training sessions, but there are downsides to producing an effort in this way...
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Struggling to hold an aero position comfortably? This 10 minute daily routine will boost your flexibility and endurance
We asked Zoe Backstedt’s strength and conditioning coach for his most effective exercises for time-crunched cyclists
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 review - excellent for both indoors and out, better if you have an iPhone
The noise-cancellation is great for blocking out the indoor trainer; as is the Adaptive Transparency for allowing in the sounds of road traffic
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Boardman SLR 8.6 review - great value but the frame outclasses the components
An affordable and dependable workhorse
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Female-specific nutrition strategies: how to adjust your fuelling at each stage of the menstrual cycle
Your carbohydrate and protein demands vary greatly throughout the month - here’s how to make sure you’re giving your body what it needs
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Scribe Élan Wide+ 32-D Wheelset review
Super responsive on steep climbs and accelerations on the flat
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Lazer CityZen KinetiCore helmet review - comfortable and safe
The dedicated light mount is cheaper than fully integrating the lights - and gives you a wider range of options
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Kask Moebius Limelight helmet review - nicely integrated lights but not one for those who run hot
The Kask Moebius Limelight combines strong safety credentials with great visibility, although the ventilation could be improved
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Supersapiens glucose monitor review - it's cutting edge tech but just how useful is it for amateur cyclists?
For athletes wanting to get a tighter handle on their metrics, this is currently the only glucose sensor of its kind - however, there are more limitations than you might at first expect
