Anna Marie Abram
I’ve been hooked on bikes ever since the age of 12 and my first lap of the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in the bright yellow kit of the Hillingdon Slipstreamers. For a time, my cycling life centred around racing road and track.
But that’s since broadened to include multiday two-wheeled, one-sleeping-bag adventures over whatever terrain I happen to meet - with a two-week bikepacking trip from Budapest into the mountains of Slovakia being just the latest.
I still enjoy lining up on a start line, though, racing the British Gravel Championships and finding myself on the podium at the enduro-style gravel event, Gritfest in 2022.
Height: 177cm
Weight: 60–63kg
Latest articles by Anna Marie Abram
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Strava now lets you instantly share your cycling activities on Snapchat
By connecting up your Strava and Snapchat accounts, you can now share stats and activity maps from your recent workouts
By Anna Marie Hughes Published
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Study shows e-bike riders exercise less than conventional bike users – but there’s more to it than that
It would be naive to conclude that conventional bikes are therefore better than e-bikes, here’s why…
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We entered the British Gravel Championships and it was brutally fun
We lined up with Britain's top gravel hitters to find out what it’s really like trying to hold on to the pace in a fast and flat five-lap, 76.5km race
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Race-winning bikes of the British Gravel Championships from Specialized and Bianchi
Diverging approaches from the men's and women's champions saw the former prioritise comfort and the latter opt for agility
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Barely ridden bikes and gravel debuts: macro efforts replace marginal gains at the British Gravel Champs
Danni Shrosbree and Jacob Vaughan crowned British Gravel Champions - we caught up with the victors of the King’s Cup Gravel
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Strava launches new ‘docking station’ map layer to help urban cyclists better plan their routes
New map layer shows over 71,000 docking stations worldwide from more than 601 bikeshare and scooter schemes
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‘It’s all in the timing’ – we catch up with World Tour team SD Worx to find what we can learn from pro-level nutrition tactics
Keeping your glucose levels stable is the golden rule - but that’s easier said than done
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Garmin showers software updates on it Edge 1040 cycling computers and select smartwatches
You can control your music playback directly from your head unit, whilst SatIQ boosts smartwatch accuracy in dense areas and conserves battery life elsewhere
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Ever wished there was something like Google Street View for gravel trails? Komoot launches Trail View to help riders see what’s rideable
New Trail View on komoot’s route planner aims to help riders scout out their adventure before setting out
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Garmin breathes new life into old Fenix 6 smartwatch with improved training tools
Heart rate variability can now be tracked thanks to this new update to Garmin’s Training Status widget
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Grinduro vs Gritfest: which enduro-style gravel race is best?
Rock up with your mates and blast it, even the rain couldn’t put a damper on either of mega weekends - here’s what you can expect
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How to maximise on profits when selling your bike online
Cleaning and servicing your bike before you sell it can really make a difference, here’s what you need to focus on, and how to make your listing stand out
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Could you improve your cornering? Here's how to tackle bends quickly and safely on a road bike
Cornering safely at speed is an essential skill for all cyclists. We talk you through the best techniques to maintain speed, and stay upright
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Magnus Cort’s Covid-19 positive heart rate and respiratory rate changes revealed by Whoop
Data of stage ten winner and KOM jersey holder earlier in this year’s Tour shows a meaningful spike in Resting Heart Rate and significant decrease in Heart Rate Variability
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Garmin Venu 2 versus Apple Watch Series 7 for cycling - battle of the almost sub-$300 smartwatch Amazon Prime Day deals
Which of Garmin's and Apple's smartwatches is the best value?
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Gore versus dhb bib shorts: which are the better cycling short US and UK deals this Amazon Prime Day?
A pair of the cycling shorts will make your riding much more comfortable, so well worth investing in, but do Wiggle’s dhb deals today trump Amazon’s?
By Anna Marie Hughes Published
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Weekend warriors vs mid-week riders: study finds both are equally effective
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or you prefer to split things up more across the week, similar health benefits are gained either way, a recent study suggests
By Anna Marie Hughes Published
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400 training hours so far this year and 30 hour weeks: Strava reveals how the pros prepare for the Tour de France
Training data logged on Strava from January to June this year show the shear amount of in-the-saddle it takes to rock up at the sport’s biggest showdown
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This is what you have to eat to compete in the Tour de France
Three weeks, 21 stages, 3,351km, 176 riders and a combined burn of 25 million calories — so what exactly goes into fuelling the riders of the Tour de France?
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Strava users can now add video clips to bring their uploads to life
Multiple 30 second clips can now sit alongside any photos you want to share with your ride
By Anna Marie Hughes Published
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Can you get fit in 30-minutes? These three cycling workouts say 'yes, you can!'
If you’re very limited on time, getting sweaty in one of these intense training sessions will build and maintain your fitness
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One in five cyclists put off commuting by lack of facilities at work
Have you given up cycle commuting because of inadequate bike storage?
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'You could have the leg strength to press 100kg' but you won't benefit on the bike without a strong core: Sir Chris Hoy shares his tips for cyclists
Here are five top training tips from track legend Sir Chris Hoy
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Tech of the Month June: Ultegra review, flagship S-Works shoes, Enve wheels and Pinarello’s Grevil F gravel racer
The last four weeks have been big on new tech – buckle in for the best of it
By Anna Marie Hughes Published