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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Philippe Gilbert focused on Roubaix and Milan-San Remo glory in 'strive for five' quest
Four-time monument winner looking to add French and Italian monument victories to his palmares
By Paul Knott Published
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Mark Cavendish looking forward to 'festival style' Tour de Yorkshire
Dimension Data rider looking to put disappointing start to season behind him on home soil
By Paul Knott Published
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Busting the triathlon taboo: Is it time cyclists broadened their horizons?
Triathlon gets a bad rap among cycling’s single-minded purists, but is it time to broaden our horizons? Paul Knott pulls on a tri-suit and heads for the sea to find out
By Paul Knott Published
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How to improve your bike-handling
Practising essential bike-handling skills is just as important as increasing your fitness levels
By Paul Knott Published
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This week's best bikes from 'Rate My Bike' - Specialized Allez Sprint, Giant Propel 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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TORQ Bar review
Torq are known for their innovative flavours but does this energy bar cut the mustard?
By Paul Knott Published
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After Edvald Boasson Hagen's epic Zwift session, you share your hardcore turbo training stories
We asked our readers if they can match the Norwegian's heroic 6.5-hour Zwift session, and you didn't disappoint.
By Paul Knott Published
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Madison Genesis are glutton for punishment with Tour of Britain breakaway attempts
Madison Genesis have been in every break in this year's Tour of Britain, and it doesn't look like they are going to be tweaking their tactics anytime soon.
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This week's best bikes from 'Rate My Bike' - Dassi Graphene Interceptor, Lamborghini Pinarello 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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Fernando Gaviria injury forces Quick-Step into Milan-San Remo rethink
Colombian sprinter's broken hand gives opportunity to Gilbert, Alaphilippe and Viviani to fight for leadership role
By Paul Knott Published
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Sodium bicarbonate can boost sprint performance by three per cent, says new study
Belgian research group reveal results for a 90-second sprint after three hour simulated race in lab study
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