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Helmets are getting lighter and more aero - but are they getting safer?
Bike helmets are touted as being more aero or better vented but are these modern designs also offering improved protection?
By Luke Friend Published
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Does riding in the cold always have to slow you down?
Recent research reveals that starting a ride cold can decimate endurance. James Witts examines how rolling out toasty boosts staying power
By James Witts Published
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'Cyclists have swallowed the idea that lighter is faster': Let's talk about eating disorders
Athletic ambition can tip into a toxic relationship with food. Chris Marshall-Bell investigates cycling’s dark underbelly
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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I’m a nutritionist and a cyclist, believe me when I say you’re probably not getting enough protein
Here's how much protein you actually need, how to choose the best protein sources, and sample protein-packed meal plans for omnivore and plant-based diets
By Elizabeth Harroun Published
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7,000 calories a day and race drills, but there's still room for fun: How pro training camps will differ from your own - and what's exactly the same
Heading away this spring for a week of sunny riding? Georgia Bullard quizzes the experts on how your experience will differ from that of the pros
By Georgia Bullard Published
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Meet Van Rysel-Roubaix, the French squad from the ‘most iconic place in cycling’
Sponsored by Van Rysel
Backed by equipment from Van Rysel, the Continental team are going places
By Adam Becket Published
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'The fear of being the only woman is very intimidating': Why are so many women cycling in the gym, but not outside?
Gender imbalance persists in outdoor cycling, but inside, it is a different story. Isobel Duxfield explores why
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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Is Tadej Pogačar the GOAT?
Tadej Pogačar may have had a phenomenal season, but has he done enough to cement his status as the greatest of all time? Chris Marshall-Bell weighs the arguments for and against
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I'm on a mission to build a new superhumanity': Founder of the enhanced games on the future of dope-legal racing
The Enhanced Games are an alternative Olympics where doping will be encouraged. Chris Marshall-Bell grills the founder on the risks
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Six increasingly bold predictions for gravel cycling in 2025
New race tactics, live coverage, mountain bike tyres and more. You read it here first, folks.
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Are ketones cycling rocket fuel or over-priced hype?
Rob Kemp weighs up the evidence for the use of ketone supplements as a performance aid
By Rob Kemp Published
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Should I buy a gravel bike or an all-road bike?
Both styles are lauded for their practicality but which is best suited to your riding?
By Luke Friend Published
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Which muscles does cycling work the most?
We take a deep dive into the many muscles used for cycling and the roles they perform
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Forget 'new year, new me': 31 realistic, bitesized new habits for 2025
Small adjustments to your daily routine can have a big impact on your cycling fitness. Lexie Williamson lists 31 good habits, one for each day of January
By Lexie Williamson Published
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10 tough lessons I learned as a road-grown Brit racing US gravel
After surrendering his road racing dream, Brit Joe Laverick finds redemption, hope and glory on the US gravel scene
By Joe Laverick Published
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8 ways to make your diet more sustainable
Like any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Bean explains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible
By Anita Bean Published
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'I spent 10 days in the ICU' - Anna Shackley opens up about heart condition and retirement
Scot was forced to end her racing career at 22, but is now looking forward to her future as a sports director
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I've seen women do stuff that I didn't even know was possible': Ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox on the people who inspire her
Round the world record holder shares stories of inspiration from her series of Komoot women’s rallies
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I need a product to offer that little bit extra to make my Gear of the Year 2024 shortlist
It doesn't have to be perfect to be in Tim Russon's top 5, but it does need to work well and be enjoyable to use
By Tim Russon Published
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30-minutes a day indoors to winning a pro race: Zoe Bäckstedt's on her 2024 comeback and beyond
The youngest member of the storied racing family talks about her first pro victory and juggling the demands of road and cross
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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'Three or four times a year, I still dream about riding the Tour de France' - Catching up with Greg LeMond
A true sporting icon whose 1989 Tour win is one of cycling's greatest hits, the American received CW's lifetime achievement award
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'You keep it going because you know it makes a difference' - Meet the local hero introducing young people to cycling in the UK
Kettering CC’s stalwart volunteer Roland Bell goes above and beyond for the club and the community
By Adam Becket Published
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Kristen Faulkner's Olympic win to Kasia Niewiadoma holding on on Alpe d'Huez: The top six moments of the 2024 women's racing season
Surprise wins at the Olympics and Tour de France Femmes were the highlights, but so much more happened in a special 2024
By Adam Becket Published
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'The gravel scene in our club is the common ground for a lot of riders now': How becoming truly multi-disciplinary has helped one Scottish cycling club thrive in 2024
Peebles CC in the Scottish Borders has boomed in recent years. Tom Thewlis finds out how they put inclusivity and diversity at the heart of their ethos
By Tom Thewlis Published
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How sustainable is cycling, really? An expert's take
Wondering what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment? We put the questions to an expert
By Rob Kemp Published
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I tried Everesting in my shed - it took me 11.5 hours, and here’s what I experienced as the clock ticked by
In pursuit of the most tortuous activity he could partake in by bike, Stephen Shrubsall ascended 8,840 metres indoors - for your reading pleasure
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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I completed Zwift’s power profiling programme and discovered I’m not the rider I thought I was
Zwift Camp’s Baseline programme and unearthed some hidden talents for Stephen Shrubsall
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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I tested a lot of bike tech this year and these are my favourites
Variety is the spice of life when it comes to my pick of bikes, just as long as I'm warm and dry on the ride.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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'I messaged every WorldTour team on Instagram' - How Imogen Wolff carved her path to cycling's top level
The Yorkshire-born teenager, who steps up to the WorldTour with Visma-Lease a Bike next season, tells Tom Davidson about her gold-plated 2024
By Tom Davidson Published