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'One of sport's great stories' - Dan Bigham and the Olympic dream that almost fell apart
A training crash in Paris almost derailed the Brit's Olympic journey, but after years of dedication, he's now a silver medallist
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I realised when my toddler slept in that family bikepacking was possible: 8 tips for bikepacking with children
Just remember to take a bucket with a lid, writes Sam Jones
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Revisiting memorable cycling moments from Olympic history
As we enjoy the action from Paris, Chris Sidwells looks back on cycling’s biggest Olympic moments
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Hidden monsters: America’s 4 best secret cycling climbs to add to your bucket list
Europe may be home to some of the most legendary climbs, but the United States has plenty of towering monsters with its own mythology and a handful of giants that you may not have heard about yet.
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Core training vs strength training: which will make you a better cyclist?
In our 'Will It Work?' series, Sports Science expert Hannah Reynolds investigates common fitness hacks, to determine if they're really any good for the time crunched athlete
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'You can't pass the salt': Exploring professional cyclists' extraordinary superstitions and good luck charms
Tom Thewlis delves into the superstitions of the Tour de France peloton and tries to find out why riders adhere to them
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11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gains
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner
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The science of detraining and retraining
Time off the bike is the enemy of fitness but how bad is the damage and how best to reverse it? James Shrubsall investigates
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What does it take to make the Team GB Olympic squad?
Anna Morris, 29, from Cardiff, put her career as a junior doctor on hold to ride for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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I rode the Paris Olympics road race course on a 20-kilogram hire bike
On a three-speed steed, I struggled up the trio of climbs – two of which are cobbled – that will light up the weekend's action
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'I want to be the best in the world' - sitting down with Chloé Dygert
A crash in the time trial thwarted Chloé Dygert's Olympic triple effort, but she's still got the track and road race to go. Chris Marshall-Bell sits down with the enigmatic American to find out what makes her tick
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Hot weather cycling: 6 tips to help you keep your cool
A spell of hot weather needn't stop you enjoying your riding, as long as you take some precautions to prevent over-heating and dehydration
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Legends of the flame: meet three former cyclists who have carried the Olympic torch
Maria David catches up with three former Olympic competitors and finds them fired up by the privilege of carrying the torch on home soil
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Rein it in at 20, get strong at 50: Expert advice on cycle training at every age
As we age, we’re faced with common problems that are to the detriment to our cycling performance. Thankfully, our team of world-class coaches are here to extract the most from your cycling life in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond…
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What is an 'affordable' race bike these days? And what to look for when shopping for one
Adjusting for inflation, the $1500 that was enough to equip new riders back in the 2010s is closer to $2200 in today’s money. The question is: can you buy something comparable for that amount now?
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Lifetime guarantees are pointless - but they sound good on marketing material
CW's Undercover Mechanic explores the differences between warranties, guarantees, and statutory rights
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Are you your own worst enemy on the bike? 9 ways to stop self-sabotaging
Are you putting obstacles in the way of your own progress? Josephine Perry examines nine common self-sabotaging behaviours and how to quit them
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Eight simple ways to gain free speed
Here are our top tips for free speed: all you need are a few simple adjustments
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'We'd get McDonald's on the way home': Inside Josh Tarling's rise from determined 8-year-old to Olympic favourite
Ahead of his Olympic debut, the European champion and his dad, Michael, look back at the scene that made him
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'We see war everywhere, people are losing their dreams': Olympic cyclist who fled Afghanistan aims to inspire hope
Aged just 16, Amir Ansari fled his home and embarked on a 3,000-mile journey in search of safety. Eight years on, he’s about to become an Olympian. Dan Challis hears his story
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We tried the Santini Unisex jersey and it made me challenge my preconceived prejudices
As a concept, unisex clothing sounds like a compromise that inhibits personal choice. Santini's take, with its clever design, high-tech fabrics and appealing hues, is anything but
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Is 'intermittent fasting' a shortcut to performance gains?
With time restricted eating an increasingly popular approach, Hannah Reynolds delved into the research, and tested the theory for herself
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The pedalling panacea: is cycling the best medicine?
As more and more GPs prescribe cycling to improve the nation’s health, Rob Kemp investigates whether getting on your bike really is the best medicine available
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Dr Hutch: How to prepare for disastrous underperformance at a bike race
It’s all rather easy when you know how...
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Revisiting the Tour De France's most dramatic last-minute reversals
The yellow jersey will need to be on red alert during Sunday's final stage time trial in Nice, says James Shrubsall
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After breaking half my torso in a car-bike collision, a sports psychologist makes sense of the emotional turbulence of a long recovery
Dr. Kristin Keim explains why being sidelined is so hard for athletes and what you can do now to be better prepared when injury strikes.
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High road to hell: We rode the hardest stage of the 2024 Tour de France
Friday's queen stage passes over the formidable Cime de la Bonette, the highest road in France. Chris Marshall-Bell rides the route to get a measure of the test that awaits
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‘I get so many messages from women saying thank you for thinking of us’: Building a cycling clothing brand for sizes 6 to 20
Emmie Harrison-West chats to Claire Goodman, founder of size-inclusive, technical clothing brand Petrichor Projects - and agrees that the industry has a long ride ahead to equality.
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The hardest bike ride of my life: Taking on Alice Towers's favourite training loop in the Peak District
Faced with a daunting weather forecast, Tom Davidson suffers on the Canyon-SRAM rider's home road and learns how block headwinds forge champions
