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Cycling training plan for road racers: 10-week plan to get you start line ready
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By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Cycling training plan for beginners: 10-week plan to get fit through cycling
Just getting started on the bike? Or returning after a break? We're here to help!
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Cycling training plans: 10-week plans for beginners, endurance riders and racers
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By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Is lactate testing worthwhile for amateur athletes?
Pro riders have long used blood lactate to guide training and now amateur athletes are following suit. Rob Kemp investigates a growing fitness trend
By Rob Kemp Published
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Meet the rider giving cancer the middle finger
How former WorldTour pro Tom Danielson turned surgical amputation into life-changing inspiration
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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This was the sort of puncture that demands you remove the tubeless tyre and put an inner tube in — the mess would have been visible from space
CW's columnist is a convert to fat tyres and tubeless set ups — less so his friend Bernard
By Michael Hutchinson Last updated
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Neilson Powless on his Indigenous American ancestry and triathlon roots
The US rider and his Ironman champ dad, Jack, tell Chris Marshall-Bell about their fun-first training ethos
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Anyone who claims one frame material is better than the others is misleading you
Your tyres and the amount of seatpost sticking out the top of the frame will have more influence, argues our Undercover Mechanic
By Undercover Mechanic Published
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Zwift extends sponsorship of Tour de France Femmes: 'It is an absolute, clear, undeniable success'
In an exclusive interview, Zwift reveals how investing in women’s cycling benefits both the sport and its bottom line
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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How the 2024 Paralympics ensure fairness: a guide to the paracycling classification system
"Sports allow us all to explore our abilities, and the Paralympic Games are the epitome of this," writes 4-time Paralympic medalist Dr. Meg Fisher
By Dr. Meg Fisher Published
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Cycling and Beer: The history behind a match made in heaven
Nothing tastes better than a cold pint after a hot summer’s day ride, but the connection between cycling and beer goes far deeper than that, as David Jesudason explains
By David Jesudason Last updated
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Is the UK cycling industry doing enough about e-Bike battery safety?
E-bike battery fires have been making headlines but are the bikes inherently dangerous? We look at the various approaches being taken to improve safety and restore consumer confidence
By Luke Friend Published
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I'm a 'back of the pack' rider — this is what a gravel race is like, for me
The efforts at the back end of the race are just as worthy of celebration as the winners at the front
By Marley Blonsky Published
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I've trained hard for an event - how do I arrive in peak form?
We ask a scientist how to hit your peak bang on time
By Iñigo Mujika Published
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Is massage a gimmick, or does it really aid recovery from cycling?
The post-event rub-down is a cycling staple for the pros but what benefits does it really bring? Rob Kemp consults the experts to weigh up the evidence
By Rob Kemp Last updated
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Ask a cycling coach: how to taper for 'big goal' long events?
The hard work has been done, and now it’s time to turn those rain-soaked winter miles into sun-splashed summer smiles.
By Jon Sharples Published
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We took a microbiome test to assess gut health - was it worth it?
A gastroenterologist’s advice on limiting gut distress and improving your microbiome
By Dr Sarmed Sami Published
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11 ways to descend like a demon
Descending is a learned skill and few come more respected than handling guru
By James Witts Published
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Reduce injury risk by following this guide on how to set your cycling cleat position
Riding clipped in can be more comfortable and enhance your performance - providing you’ve set your cleats up correctly. Here’s our expert guide on how to do just that
By Nicole Oh Published
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A new era emerges: meet the rising talent that stole the show at the Tour de France Femmes
A familiar face may have won the race, but rising stars shone brightest. Here are the names you'll want to remember in the seasons ahead.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Dr Hutch: Carbohydrate intake and mid-race nutrition is a sport in itself
I once ate a gel that tasted of slugs compacted into a wrapper. The pro peloton has trained itself to eat like Homer Simpson
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Lower back pain and cycling: I’m a physiotherapist, and here’s all you need to know
Incorrect bike fit, imbalances and simply sitting for too long during the day can all be contributing factors, writes physiotherapist, Nicole Oh
By Nicole Oh Published
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I’ve got a strong base of endurance, how do I get faster?
James Benson-King is no stranger to turning the pedals, but ramping up his average speed over a shorter distance will represent a new challenge
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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How does a former British gravel champion train for Unbound?
18 hours and 10 minutes of training - but what sessions were on the menu?
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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7 ways to enjoy cycling with children in the school holidays and beyond
Fun with bikes for all the family, whatever your ages and abilities
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Who are the contenders for the 2024 Vuelta a España?
Here are the key riders to watch at the 21-stage event
By Cycling Weekly Published
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'I’ve heard stories of him head-butting walls - maybe that can be my trademark!' — meet the Grindley racing duo
The British teenager has hit the ground running in his sporting career, but that’s no surprise as his father did exactly the same
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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I got ultra-fit over 40 - and you can, too
Having quit serious training for a life on the road, Marcus Leach has a change of heart upon turning 40 – and decides it’s time to get back in the hurt locker
By Marcus Leach Published
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Olympic tech: what the Paris 2024 athletes are riding this year
Olympic performance isn’t just the product of a four-year training cycle, but of research, design and technological advances
By Joe Baker Published