Latest articles by Anna Marie Abram
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Pro cyclists could be wasting their time wearing ice vests while warming up, study suggests
A recent study explored methods of precooling in a demanding warm-up in trained male road cyclists
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E-cycling may be an easier way of managing type 2 diabetes than diet, study finds
Electric bikes allowed participants to ride further, faster - and have more fun
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How to challenge yourself on Zwift without entering a race
Building up to more demanding routes, setting PBs up the Alpe du Zwift, hunting out the in-game segments – there are so many ways to push yourself without taking to the virtual start-line
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Nine of the best indoor cycling sessions: make the most of your time inside
Here's how to both enjoy indoor training and maximise your potential for your upcoming
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Zwift’s new Hub One smart trainer ditches the cassette for compatibility with 'almost any 8-12 speed bike'
The Hub One offers ‘virtual shifting’ similar to a smart bike - with the resistance changes handled internally, there’s no reason for more than one sprocket
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Benefits of indoor cycling - eight reasons to ride inside this fall and winter
Time efficiency, training specificity and more control over external factors are just a few, here are some others...
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Eight of the most common indoor training mistakes and how to avoid them
Inaccurate FTP testing, when to use ERG mode, sweat protection - we take you through the common pitfalls most of us have all hit at some point…
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The eight Zwift updates dropping this fall that we’re most looking forward to
Better categorization for racing and easier navigation of the workout library are two of the biggest
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Study finds WADA-legal drug is performance enhancing - and could lift cyclists into a medal position
Tramadol is currently permitted by the World Anti-Doping Agency but banned by the UCI - new study finds drug can deliver a 1.3% performance increase in ‘highly trained’ cyclists
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Five things I wish I knew before my first bikepacking trip
From the food to fuel with to your packing and route planning - there certainly is no shortage of ways to make mistakes while bikepacking! Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way…
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Eat then shower, or shower then eat? Six essential steps for nailing your post-ride routine
Get your post-ride routine nailed with our tips and advice
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Large scale study finds cardio fitness is associated with lower risk of nine cancers - but an increased risk of two
Endurance athletes have yet another reason to feel smug, but it’s not all good news
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How to get back into cycling after an unplanned break
From coming to terms with where your fitness levels have landed to rebuilding at the right rate - here are our top tips on making your comeback to cycling
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10 ways to spruce up your route planning and refresh your library of 'go to' rides
Struggling for inspiration? Bored of the same old roads? Chances are there’s more variety out there waiting to be tapped than you think…
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How many calories does cycling really burn? And how important is counting them anyway?
We all want to know how many calories we burn while cycling, but while it's easy to make an estimate, it's hard to get an accurate figure. We explore common questions around cycling and calorie burn
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Six foods to avoid before a bike ride and why
We take a look at some of the staples you should steer clear of before heading out on a ride
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Feeling post-ride muscle pain? Nutrition is key - here’s how to fuel right for recovery
Eat right before and during cycling - as well as after - to avoid muscle pain
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It’s ‘Nutrition Week’ on Cycling Weekly - here’s how to ensure you’re optimally fuelled to hit your riding goals
From the 24th-28th July here at Cycling Weekly, we’ll be doing our bit to provide you with tips on how to what you need nutrition-wise, and where to get it
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Whoop reveals pro riders’ sleep data from last year’s Tour de France - and they’re not getting a full 8 hours
The wearable band producer has undertaken a sleep study based on cyclists competing in the Tour de France & Tour de France Femmes
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Nifty tools, our favorite bags and other gear picks from riding the Trans Cambrian Way
After 100 miles of gravel, here’s our thoughts on the gear we used
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Do you know your carbs? More than half of endurance athletes could be fuelling wrong, study finds
Carb-loading proved a particular knowledge gap - check out how you’d stack up in the study’s questionnaire
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Jelenew Pinnacle Pro Bib Shorts 8" (women’s) review - premium in both performance and price
High quality throughout, these shorts are particularly suited to female riders with longer torsos
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8 things we learnt from riding the 100-mile Trans-Cambrian Way through Wales
The A to B gravel trail in mid-Wales has a luscious mix of compact fireroad gravel, grassy hilltops as well as pristine lakes and reservoirs
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Specialized Allez road bikes range explained
The Specialized Allez range consists of great entry-level first road bikes and crit racing machines - we explain what's available to help you choose the right model for you
