Paul Knott
Paul Knott is a fitness and features writer, who has also presented Cycling Weekly videos as well as contributing to the print magazine as well as online articles. In 2020 he published his first book, The Official Tour de France Road Cycling Training Guide (Welbeck), a guide designed to help readers improve their cycling performance via cherrypicking from the strategies adopted by the pros.
Latest articles by Paul Knott
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How to stay hydrated during a Gran Fondo
Make sure you don't let hours of training go to waste by ensuring that hydration strategy is on point
By Paul Knott Published
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What is it like to be in the Tour de France yellow jersey for a day?
Sprinters are often offered just a small chance to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey. We speak to some of the leading fastmen to find out what it means to spend a day in yellow
By Paul Knott Published
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A mountain of characters - camping out on the Tourmalet
Cycling Weekly writer Paul Knott camped out on the Tourmalet to savour the unique atmosphere created by thousands of Tour de France fans. A once in a life experience that should be on everyone's to do list.
By Paul Knott Published
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This week’s best bikes from ‘Rate My Bike’ – Wilier Triestina, Colnago Concept and more
We all love to talk about bikes, but now it's time to rate them
By Paul Knott Published
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British racing scene branded ‘worst it has ever been’ as teams close
The recent spate of domestic team closures is leading some in the scene to brand it the “worst it has ever been”.
By Paul Knott Published
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Tom Dumoulin going to Tour de France for 'learning process' rather than 'great result'
Tom Dumoulin and his Team Sunweb team-mates will be heading to the Tour de France with the aim of going through the learning process the race has to offer.
By Paul Knott Published
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The natural foods you need for top performance and recovery (video)
Here we run through the best foods to boost your cycling
By Paul Knott Published
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How to master descents (video)
Descending can make even the best riders panic and go into their shell. But keeping calm and gradually improving your confidence and skills, can avoid these set backs
By Paul Knott Published
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Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome set for dual Tour de France tilt
Team Sky sports director Nicolas Portal believes both current and former Tour de France winner's will line up in Brussels in 2019, with Egan Bernal set to lead at the Giro d'Italia
By Paul Knott Published
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Sir Chris Hoy’s golden training rules
Britain’s most decorated Olympian tells Cycling Weekly about his approach to training and how to make it work for you
By Paul Knott Published
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Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas to miss Road World Championships 2018
Draining seasons for Giro d'Italia and Tour de France winners the reason for their absence in Innsbruck
By Paul Knott Published
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Mitchelton-Scott pleased with Tour de France team time trial performance as Adam Yates makes up time
Mitchelton-Scott sports director Matt White pleased with good day for the Australian outfit
By Paul Knott Published
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The best bikes of the week from 'Rate My Bike' - a custom painted Fuji track bike, a 1984 Pinarello Montello and more
We all love to talk about bikes, but now it is time to rate them
By Paul Knott Published
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The best bikes of the week from 'Rate My Bike' - a custom sprayed Felt, a Bianchi Specialissima and more
We all love to talk about bikes, but now it is time to rate them
By Paul Knott Published
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How to make a Nutty Slack Smoothie (video)
Boost your post ride protein stores with this easy to make smoothie recipe
By Paul Knott Published
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Shameless thief takes $5,000 road bike for test ride and never returns
The Cyclist Bike Shop, a family owned bike shop in Costa Mesa, California are offering a $1,000 reward for the bike's return or any information leading the thief's arrest
By Paul Knott Published
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Why Sunday’s stage of the Tour de Yorkshire might be the hardest ever on British soil
Yorkshire is known for its testing roads and demanding climbs, but stage four of this year’s Tour de Yorkshire could well be the hardest ever laid out on British soil. We previewed part of the course with Madison-Genesis to see what lies ahead on Sunday - Photos by Luke Webber/Madison
By Paul Knott Published
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Shanghai Criterium: Tai Chi lessons and sprint finishes
Worlds best riders congregate in Shanghai for final hurrah of 2017 season
By Paul Knott Published
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Tweets of the week: Luke Rowe, Coryn Rivera, Adam Blythe's gran and more
The best social media posts from around cycling this week
By Paul Knott Published
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Tour de France team time trial could cause damaging time gaps in GC, says Mitchelton-Scott director
Matt White predicts a number of overall contenders could be out of the general classification reckoning before race hits the high mountains
By Paul Knott Published
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'It's still sinking in': Harry Tanfield in disbelief after breakaway victory at Tour de Yorkshire
Canyon-Eisberg rider couldn't believe the breakaway held off rampaging peloton in the run in to Doncaster.
By Paul Knott Published
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Ben Swift posts photos of injuries from training crash as he is discharged from hospital
Team Sky rider crashed on training ride last week in Tenerife
By Paul Knott Published
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LEJOG-ing without leaving your home
A University of East Anglia Professor made the most of his time at home and his indoor training set up to help raise money for Alzheimers Research UK
By Paul Knott Published
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Pro chef’s kitchen: Trek-Segafredo – Kim Rokkjaer (video)
Trek-Segafredo team chef Kim Rokkjaer talks us through some of his experiences of life on the road, and what it takes to keep a pro team fuelled.
By Paul Knott Published