Latest articles by Michael Hutchinson
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Faster with Dr Hutch: How ultra endurance riders gain their edge
Dr Hutch speaks to Transcontinental winners and RAAM riders about the power and mindset that allows them to keep going.
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Faster with Dr Hutch: Stepping up to the senior ranks
How a rider makes that difficult transition from U-23 to the senior ranks and how the latest wunderkinds are changing the game
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Dr Hutch: Reverse ‘proper cyclist’ snobbery
All ‘proper’ cyclists are used to being taunted by civilians, says the Doc, but what happens when one turns out to be better than you?
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Dr Hutch column: How to solve pro cycling's litter problem
The Doc searches for a solution to pro racing’s litter problem that gives the fans the momentos they crave without turning wildlife into wired life
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Jens Voigt prepared to suffer for Hour Record
"I do know it’s going to be pretty hard on my body" says Jens Voigt on evening before Hour attempt
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Equipment choices for Tour de France mountain time trial
Michael Hutchinson looked at equipment solutions for the Tour de France mountain time trial where riders faced dilemma: Road bike, aero TT machine, or both?
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Dr Hutch column: Nothing revitalises a jaded cyclist like the click of new cleats
'New bar tape, neatly applied, feels faster than a new bike'
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The most amazing thing about Dowsett's Hour? He could have gone faster
For the past six months, Bradley Wiggins's name has dominated talk of the Hour Record — but Alex Dowsett has given even him something to think about
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Dr Hutch: The sensitive subject of saddle sores
Doctor Hutch considers an often overlooked ailment with a real sting in the tail - saddle sores
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Dr Hutch: Should you wear a helmet? It is entirely up to you
Should you wear a helmet? It is entirely up to you, says the Doc
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Dr Hutch: 'Don’t give up mate, you can do it'
Pulling out of a marathon has its compensations, the Doc finds, when even a cynic like Bernard acknowledges his cycling ability... almost
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Dr Hutch: I can't afford the only greatness I have to be overlooked
The Doc finds that demonstrating his cycling superiority outside the context of a race is not as easy as he had hoped
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Dr Hutch: 'Is it true that racing cyclists just pee in their shorts?'
It's high summer, so Dr Hutch has a Christmas tale for you
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June 5: Hutch looks forward to the National '25'
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Dr. Hutch: Why I won't be watching any more cyclists' helmet camera videos
Avoid the new genre of helmet-cam disaster movies, says the Doc. They may record reality but they have an unnerving power to distort your sense of risk for good
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Dr Hutch: Should beetroot juice be banned?
With a belated bucket of water in hand, the latest doping scandal has the Doc all fired up
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Dr Hutch: How exactly do you know whether you are under- or over-training?
Overambitious training gives you the worst of both worlds, decides Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: Make the most of your riding partners, even if they are annoying
After considering the alternatives, Dr Hutch concludes that Bernard isn’t such a bad riding partner after all
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Dr Hutch: The death of Bernard
Spring is here, so naturally the Doc's thoughts turn to the subject of death
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Dr Hutch: Revealing the real motivation behind Sunday morning bike rides
The weekend ride is a sacred ritual, but what motivates us to haul ourselves out of bed on a Sunday morning? Lunacy, says Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: An e-bike can be your friend, not your enemy
Dr Hutch finds that there is something very appealing about riding a bike fitted with an electric motor
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Dr Hutch: Some bike bodges are more dangerous than others
In the world of bike maintenance, says Dr Hutch, some home fixes can have dire consequences
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Sky's riders slapped, hit, pushed and cheered on Alpe d'Huez
Were the huge crowds on the Alpe d'Huez out of control?
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Exclusive: Graeme Obree 'tempted' to have a go at the Hour Record
Changes in Hour Record rules tempt former holder Graeme Obree to consider putting in a ride
