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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Tips for cycling and training in the dark (video)
There is no need to lock your bike away until the spring — we shed some light on how to ride through the dark days
By Paul Knott Published
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Cyclist punches truck driver to the ground with one hit in road rage defence
The altercation took place in the Eunos area of Singapore
By Paul Knott Published
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How to warm-up for a time trial (video)
WorldTour team Cannondale-Drapac show you how to warm effectively for a time trial
By Paul Knott Published
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This week’s best bikes from ‘Rate My Bike’ – Trek Madone, Ridley Noah SL 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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Tweets of the week: Adam Blythe, Larry Warbasse, Phil Gaimon and more
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week
By Paul Knott Published
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How to make an Antioxidant Blast smoothie (video)
Give your immune system a lift with this easy to make antioxidant boosting smoothie recipe
By Paul Knott Published
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Veloviewer: The WorldTour teams' new secret weapon
Strava spin-off Veloviewer started out as a software side project and ended up being adopted by the pro peloton. Paul Knott traces its journey
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Is this the hardest test you can do on a bike? (video)
Despite being only three minutes long, the critical power test could well be the hardest physiological test you can do in cycling – but why should you put yourself through the pain?
By Paul Knott Published
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10 easy upgrades to make your bike faster
We all want to eke out the most of our bike, and here are 10 easy upgrades to help you do that
By Paul Knott Published
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Quiz: Can you name every Grand Tour stage winner of 2018?
63 stages of Grand Tour racing, but can you remember who crossed the line first on each day?
By Paul Knott Published
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Tweets of the week: Geraint Thomas, James Knox, Chris Froome and more
The best social media posts from around cycling this week
By Paul Knott Published
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Flanders unravelled: a cycling guide
The Tour of Flanders is a race steeped in cycling history but it has a route that can often seem like a riddle come race day in early April; Paul Knott headed out to Belgium in an attempt to solve it
By Paul Knott Published
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Pete Kennaugh opens up about early-season struggles as he aims for Tour de France spot
Bora-Hansgrohe Brit opens up ahead of his return to racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné
By Paul Knott Published
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What do pro cyclists eat before, during and after a Monument?
It is not just skill and strength that it required to get you through a Monument, a stringent nutrition strategy must also be followed. Jan Bakelants reveals how he stays fuelled for when it really matters
By Paul Knott Published
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How to make the pancakes that fuel WorldTour riders
Team chef Sean Fowler provides the perfect pick me up breakfast that isn’t just for Shrove Tuesday
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Altitude training for cyclists: does it work and could you benefit? (video)
Breathing air with less oxygen stimulates physiological changes that can boost performance, but for amateur cyclists, is it really worth the time, effort and money?
By Paul Knott Published
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Could you pass the UCI’s Pro Cycling Test? (video)
This is the test that the UCI uses to spot potential professional cyclists, so we headed to the UCI headquarters in Aigle to see if we have what it takes.
By Paul Knott Published
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EF Education First went to 'full panic stations' trying to limit Urán time losses on Tour de France stage 10
EF Education First's team leader Rigoberto Urán lost 1-40 on stage 10 alongside other GC contenders
By Paul Knott Published
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Watch: How do you fuel BMC Racing's stars for success?
Team BMC's chef Mirko Sut explains the fuelling strategy behind cooking for some of the worlds best cyclists.
By Paul Knott Published
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Rigoberto Uran comes home safely after late crash on stage four of Tour de France
EF Education First-Drapac sports director Charly Wegelius pleased with team's performance over first four days of racing
By Paul Knott Published
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Limited amount of extra places go on sale for inaugural Vélo South
Sold-out closed road sportive reopens entries for September event
By Paul Knott Published
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Cycling training plan from sofa to 60km
Just starting out the sport of cycling? Or want to reach an achievable milestone? This training plan will help you get there. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
By Paul Knott Published
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Riding to the sky above: Taking on the Passo dello Stelvio
The highest summit finish in Grand Tour history... Paul Knott headed to the Passo dello Stelvio to tick this bona fide bucket-list climb off his list
By Paul Knott Published
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How to make Veggie Rice Balls: a perfect on-bike snack (video)
Everything you need to know to make the low calorie high carb veggie rice balls that'll energise your rides and save you a bit of money too
By Paul Knott Published