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'Being in a breakaway was my only way of winning': Thomas De Gendt on solo attacks, podiuming at the Giro d'Italia, and turning to gravel
The breakaway legend takes on Cycling Weekly's Q&A
By Tom Davidson Published
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What's the optimal crank length for you? How to calculate the best setup
If the crank length is too long you'll suffer hip, knee and back pain. So, get it right for better bike handling, aero gains and pain-free rides
By Nicole Oh Last updated
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'I don’t deconstruct what I do. It’s just something that has come naturally over many years': The world's fastest descender on cornering at 70kph
Downhill maestro Safa Brian tells Maria David how he mastered the art of descending to become faster than everyone - except, perhaps, Tom Pidcock
By Maria David Published
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I rode 12,000 miles and didn't service my bike once - this is how much restoration set me back
Videographer and mile muncher Ed Westrop ‘managed to get away with it’ for 12,000 miles - but - what did the mechanic have to say?
By Ed Westrop Published
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Is creatine a useful supplement for cyclists?
One the few supplements with a strong evidence base, creatine promises explosive gains, finds Rob Kemp
By Rob Kemp Published
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Inside the world of social media and pro cycling - the good, the bad, and the viral
Candid, quirky and sometimes snarky, social media connects riders with fans like never before
By Katy Madgwick Published
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'I'd like to win another two gold medals at the LA Olympics': Kristen Faulkner on varsity rowing, venture capital, and the proudest moment of her career
The double Olympic champion takes on Cycling Weekly's Q&A
By Tom Davidson Published
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Six reasons to sign up to L’Étape du Tour de France 2025 with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Ride the same roads as the pros. Raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK and take part in L’Étape du Tour de France 2025, a bucket list event for many cyclists.
By Cat Glowinski Published
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Why do aero helmets look like fancy dress?
Aerodynamicist and coach to the pros, Andy Turner, takes a look at some absurd new helmets, explains what’s going on, and reassures us that we’re unlikely to be impersonating Darth Vader on the road, any time soon…
By Andy Turner Published
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'They thought I was dying' - Meet the 80-year-old Brit who won four world titles weeks after leaving hospital
A serious health scare couldn't keep Olympic track cyclist Geoff Cooke away from the boards
By Tom Davidson Published
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I’m a mechanic - here are 5 jobs you should do yourself, and 5 most home fettlers should avoid
Our Undercover Mechanic hates to conform to a stereotype, but, some jobs just make him grumpy...
By Undercover Mechanic Published
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From GPS to WD-40: What has space travel ever done for cyclists?
Why cyclists have plenty to thank astronauts and test pilots for
By Paul Norman Published
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Why Whistler isn't just for mountain bikers - how to have a gravel or road adventure in Whistler
Whistler isn’t just for hurtling downhill, there’s plenty to attract road and gravel riders too
By Cycling Weekly Published
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I'm a cycling coach, these are the 9 most common mistakes riders make every spring
Pro cycling coach Andy Turner identifies nine common training pitfalls and how to avoid them
By Andy Turner Published
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12 ways to make your first child seat or trailer rides with a toddler a success
Anxious about your first ride with a little one on board? Don't be - with these tips you'll both have a great introduction to riding for two
By Sam Jones Published
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'I don’t think another sport would be as good for me as cycling': Cycling could help you live longer - here's why
Cycling is not only enjoyable, but it will pay dividends in terms of health and longevity - but don't just take out word for it
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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What's better for weight loss - riding an e-bike or walking to work?
While e-bikes undoubtedly offer convenience and ease of use, how do they measure up against another form of gentle exercise – walking?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Forget 28mm tyres: The rise of wider road bike tyres is here, and if you ride your gravel or all-road bike on the road, pay attention
As bikes get more capable, there is a compelling case that road riding is better with wider rubber
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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New Tenways CGO800 Plus city electric bike offers an energised urban ride
Sponsored by Tenways
Eight speed gearing suits the Tenways CGO800 Plus electric bike to hillier city and leisure riding
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Nervous about joining a local cycling club? It could be easier than you think
Spring is the perfect time to sign up to your first group ride, and the good clubs will welcome you with open arms
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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Cycling with my 10-year-old daughter fills me with guilt and makes us both a target for abuse - this isn't how it should be
I'm left with the decision of breaking the law or putting my child at risk
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Loss of muscle mass and strength starts in your 30s and accelerates in your 50s: How to eat for your age
How to eat to thrive as you grow older? Anita Bean finds out
By Anita Bean Published
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'We even cancelled the milkman - I just can't justify this': 90% of fans won't sign up to TNT after Eurosport closure as households looks to cut subscription costs
With the cost of watching live cycling skyrocketing in the UK, Tom Thewlis asks why this is happening now, and assesses the impact on fans and on the future of the sport
By Tom Thewlis Published
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How often should I ride my bike to get fit?
What is the optimum number of rides per week to help you make progress and meet your goals?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Class of 2025: Meet the 12 British cyclists who turned pro this year
A bounteous 12 Brits have stepped up to the pro ranks in 2025. Tom Davidson traces the skyward trajectories of a former runner, an adoptive Italian, and the WorldTour’s youngest rider
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We’re not just trying to build a cycling brand, we want to build a global brand' - meeting MAAP's founders, Jarrad Smith and Oliver Cousins
10 years on from the brand's founding in Australia, MAAP are opening up stores worldwide and sponsoring a WorldTour team - here's the story
By Adam Becket Published
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Does cycling make you better in bed?: All you need to know about sex, fertility and saddles
Debunking cycling's sexual health myths
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It was a one-in-a-million thing that happened but it’s not stopped me from riding and competing': Embracing aero over adversity
Left impaired by a freak crash, Xavier Disley refused to surrender his racing ambitions, hears Chris Marshall-Bell
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Are chamois pads the only cycling tech that need to be female specific?
Is female-specific cycling gear little more than a marketing ploy? Or, with the recent rise of unisex kit and components, are women being sidelined by brands eager to save on production costs?
By Nicole Oh Published