Latest articles by Chris Sidwells
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FAQs of the Tour de France: How lean? How much power? How do they pee mid-stage? All that and more explained
Ever wondered why riders have such veiny legs? Do riders share rooms? How does a 60km ride count as a rest day? We take a look at the burning questions and those you never thought to ask
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Why is everyone talking about Zone 2 training? Tadej Pogačar, or rather his coach, is responsible - here’s why
The cacophony of praise for Zone 2 training of late left Chris Sidwells scratching his head. So he decided to find out what all the fuss was about
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The truth about recovery aids for cycling: popular products rated and ranked
You only reap the rewards of your training once you've recovered – it's a process that countless products claim to enhance, but which ones really work? We take a look at the evidence
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Losing motivation to train as you get older? We ask three exceptional veterans for their tips
What does it take mentally to keep striving for peak performance into your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond? We speak to three exceptional veterans
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16 cost-free, quick and easy fitness hacks for every day
Riding your bike is just one part of staying fit and healthy. Every spare moment of the day presents an opportunity to boost your wellbeing, here’s what you can do…
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Pro cyclists like Tom Pidcock aren’t one-trick pedalling machines, here’s how a broad skill base can improve your road riding
The world’s best cyclists are consummate all-round athletes
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The best 32 places to ride in Britain: Part three
Cycling Weekly takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the UK’s top cycling destinations: Part three
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The best 32 places to ride in Britain: Part one
Cycling Weekly takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the UK’s top cycling destinations: Part one
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Icons of cycling: The maglia rosa
The story of one of cycling’s most distinctive jerseys
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Icons of cycling: The Cape Wrath Fellowship
The Cape Wrath Fellowship, a ride along the wildest road in Britain, is a challenge that still attracts people of all ages and was invented by Cycling Weekly
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From monster mileage to power meters: how training has changed through the decades
Imagine riding without GPS... without power... even without heart rate. How did the riders of yesteryear cope, and how greatly has training really advanced?
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How they used to train: How delivering coal helped Yvonne Reynders become a multiple world champion
Yvonne Reynders went from discus throwing to top cyclist thanks to an intense training regime
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Icons of cycling: Fallowfield Track
An icon owned by a legend, Fallowfield Track was a cycling Mecca in the 1950s
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Warning lights: Nine health checks for cyclists
Your cycling fitness relies on a complex interplay of biological systems. How can you check that nothing is falling out of sync? Chris Sidwells finds out
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Do these 27 old 'rules' of professional cycling stand up to the science?
Pro cyclists of old were duty-bound to follow an arcane and often baffling set of fitness rules. Chris Sidwells sifts through them for pearls of wisdom that have stood the test of time
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Tour de Yorkshire 2017 final stage 'could be carnage'
Tour de Yorkshire route analysis: Climb-packed last stage will provide an action-packed finale to the three-day race
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Retro bike: Chris Walker's 1991 Banana-Falcon
Banana-Falcon was a British team that made its presence felt in Europe in the Nineties with an array of hard riders — perhaps none more so than Chris Walker, the tough Yorkshireman who bossed the 1991 Milk Race. Photos by Daniel Gould/Cycling Weekly archive
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Brian Cookson: A year as UCI president
After spending 12 months in office as the president of the Union Cycliste Internationale, Brian Cookson spoke to Cycle Sport magazine
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Bradley Wiggins will set unbeatable Hour Record, says former holder
Former Hour Record holder Ole Ritter thinks Bradley Wiggins could hit the 55-kilometre mark for the iconic record
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Icons of cycling: Harry Hall Cycles
A stalwart of the 1970s racing scene, Harry Hall Cycles was built on reputation
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Eroica rides: The growing popularity of retro bikes
Eroica Britannia’s the perfect showcase for the burgeoning vintage bike scene
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The Mur de Huy: where La Flèche Wallonne will be won or lost
The Mur de Huy is one most spectacular finishing climbs in cycling. With its inclusion in this year's Tour de France, we have a look at this famous climb
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How they used to train: How Sean Yates lost weight and re-booted his career
The British rider took his career up a level with a strict diet and training regime after his move to the South of France
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26 things to do on a bike before you die
Cycling Weekly presents a bucket list of things you must do on two wheels (or even one wheel)
