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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Post-training meals: Chicken and chickpea Moroccan-style tagine (video)
The ultimate slow cooked, low calorie meal that have your taste buds tingling the moment you step back through the door.
By Paul Knott Published
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Why do Brits love hill-climbs so much?
Judging by their popularity, hill-climbs seem to chime with our national character. We asked eight notable hill-climbers just what it is they love about wheezing lungs, burning legs and pain-scored faces...
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Brexit and uncertain financial climate behind One Pro Cycling scrapping plans for women's team
The boss of One Pro Cycling has said Brexit and uncertain financial times are behind the failed attempt to set up a women's team for 2019.
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Is heart rate training still relevant in the age of the power meter?
With power meters gaining in popularity, is there still a benefit to training with heart rate?
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This week’s best bikes from ‘Rate My Bike’ – S-Works Tarmac SL6, Merida Reacto 300 and more
We all love to talk about bikes, but now it's time to rate them
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Shopping tips for cyclists: How to get the most from your weekly shop
Performance Chef Alan Murchison highlights what foods are best for your diet and your wallet at your local supermarket
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Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish, Michael Woods, Alberto Contador and more
As we all know, cyclists and social media are often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton.
By Paul Knott Published
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How to set a 10-mile time trial PB - experts reveal their top tips
Ten miles is an iconic distance for British domestic time triallists, but how can you eke out every second possible this summer to set a new 10-mile PB?
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How Romain Bardet improved his climbing: team reveals vast altitude training gains
Ag2r team study shows gains in Romain Bardet's power profile after post-altitude training camp testing
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The questions you never dared ask a pro cyclist
As otherwordly as pro riders may seem, they’re only human and are just as prone to acts of stupidity as the rest of us, as CW found out...
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Quiz: How many monument winners of last 10 years can you name?
Five monuments. Ten years. 50 riders... easy right?
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Lance Armstrong runs Austin Marathon as 'charity chaser' in attempt to help raise over one million dollars
Stripped Tour de France winner set to appear in ESPN 30-for-30 documentary
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The best #ThingsIWouldBan from cycling...
It seems as though cyclists would like to ban quite a lot
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Post-training meals: Chicken, chorizo and root vegetable broth (video)
With winter setting in, this tasty broth is the perfect tonic to sit down with after a cold weekend ride.
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How to climb Mount Teide, from sea level to 2,200m (video)
A training Mecca for professional and amateur riders alike, Teide certainly commands respect if you plan on conquering this epic climb
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How to ride hairpins (video)
Common place on a multitude of climbs, hairpin bends are the perfect opportunity to break an ascent up both psychologically or physically. But how do you ride them to perfection?
By Paul Knott Published
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Peter Sagan bunny-hops up 29 steps at team training camp in Mallorca (video)
Bora-Hansgrohe rider takes a slightly different approach to off-season training
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Britain’s Best Bike Shop 2017: Winner and results revealed
We launched our quest to find Britain’s Best Bike Shops in June and since then you have cast over 21,000 votes. Here we head to Scotland to visit the winner and find out what makes the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative a cut above winner
By Paul Knott Published
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Riding the Mortirolo: Cycling’s toughest climb
The Mortirolo’s name derives from the Italian for ‘dead’ and its 32 torturous turns certainly make you long for the end, as Paul Knott found out
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Geraint Thomas happy to fly under the radar in joint-leadership role at Tour de France
Dauphiné winner looking to improve on two 15th place finishes in 2015 and 2016
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Riding on thin air - how Tour riders deal with high altitude
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So close, yet so far for Madison Genesis as Tour of Britain breakaway comes close to succeeding
Madison Genesis insist that they will keep on plugging away in the breaks, after coming close to staying away on stage four of the Tour of Britain.
By Paul Knott Published
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Aqua Blue Sport boss to pay Conor Dunne’s Israel Cycling Academy salary for 2019 season
Rick Delaney emphasises he will never return to the sport, and Dunne’s support deal is his final act in cycling.
By Paul Knott Published
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Back on your bike: what you need to enjoy longer rides
With warm weather ahead, it is time to get back on the bike and indulge in long-distance rides this year, in association with Tredz
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