Latest articles by Stephen Shrubsall
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Can you train through the pain to get even fitter?
It’s a universal truth in cycling: when the hard effort hurts too much, we back off and slow down. But can we train our ability to tolerate pain? Steve Shrubsall finds out
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Wattbike Atom Next Generation review
We gave the original Wattbike Atom full marks – and now the Next Generation version with its upgraded resistance system is even better
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Wattbike Atom review
Steve Shrubsall puts his hamburger habit on hold to tuck into Wattbike’s newest home trainer
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Does indoor pain equal outdoor gain?
After countless hours sweating it out in his shed, CW’s Steve Shrubsall decided to find out if he could convert Zwift-toughened tenacity into a real-world PB
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La Planche des Belles Filles: Taking on the Tour’s brutal summit finish
Stage six of the Tour de France features the brutal final climb of La Planche des Belles Filles, which this July adds a final kilometre of suffering on gravel - Photos by Daniel Gould
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Mark Beaumont's ultimate endurance masterclass
Mark Beaumont rode around in world in just 78 days, covering 240 miles a day. What did he discover about himself, and about the limits of human endurance, along the way? - Photos by Daniel Gould
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A day in the life of a cycling cafe
It may be a cycling institution but the modern cycling cafe is keeping up with the times, as we found out after a gruelling day spent eating, drinking and chatting at Esher’s Giro
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'I want to ride in the WorldTour': How British Cycling are using Zwift to help identify young talent
Online training platforms are fast becoming fertile ground for cycling’s talent-spotters. What would it take to make the grade and get noticed on Zwift or Strava? Steve Shrubsall investigates
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The Maratona dles Dolomites — an idiot’s guide
CW's Stephen Shrubsall takes on one of the world's toughest gran fondos, the Maratona dles Dolomites... but may have bitten off more than he bargained for
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Ride with... South Western Road Club
A ride through some of Surrey’s most verdant countryside with the colourful South Western Road Club outfit from Cobham, in association with PowerBar
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Pinarello Prince review
Pinarello may be synonymous with Grand Tour success but the Prince is equally at home on a humble cycle path
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Ride With… Marlow Riders club
We soak up the joie de vivre of a Buckinghamshire cycling club born out of a birthday ride to Paris - Photos by Rupert Fowler
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Investigation: What does it take to get from the Zwift Academy to the pro ranks?
Steve Shrubshall investigates what it takes to make it to the finals of the Zwift Academy and whether he has the talent to get there
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Ride With... VC Colets
Steve Shrubsall braves the cold to ride with one of London’s newest clubs, VC Colets, in association with PowerBar
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Need a new challenge? Here's how I jumped into the world of cyclocross
After too long tirelessly toiling in the confines of his backyard shed, Steve Shrubshall looks to pastures new for a challenge with a fresh set of riding and fitness demands
