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Exploring the secretive world of cycling agents
The Tour’s start signals game-on for cycling’s mysterious deal-makers. Chris Marshall-Bell unmasks the role of agents
By Chris Marshall-Bell 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 rode 200-kilometres solo: here are 3 things that went right and 3 things that went very wrong
Former pro rider and cycling coach Andy Turner makes the mistakes, so you don't have to
By Andy Turner Published
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Cloak of gold: How the Tour de France's yellow jersey can transform a rider's life
Riding into yellow on day one of the Tour is one of cycling's most treasured prizes. Tom Davidson salutes Romain Bardet and speaks to others touched by the magic of the first-day maillot jaune
By Tom Davidson Published
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Could 'sober curiosity' make you a better cyclist?
Alcohol sales are declining and the 'sober curious' tribe is growing - could ditching the drinks increase your performance?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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The Tour's left-field turn: sampling stage nine of the Tour de France
Stage nine of the Tour de France, taking place on Sunday 7 July, features 32km on the white roads of the Champagne region. Steve Shrubsall grabs his gravel bike to sample what lies in wait for the peloton
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Dr Hutch: ‘I once thought ketones were so good they’d rendered training obsolete’
The deeper your pockets, the better the placebo effect
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'I went to the doctor to talk about it and just burst into tears': What you need to know about depression and cycling
Rates of depression have risen dramatically since the pandemic –and cyclists aren’t immune, as Chris Marshall-Bell finds out
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I’ll be tackling the 980-mile Ride Across Britain route for the tenth time when I’m 73': Meet the rider who says every RAB will be his last
980-miles in 9 days is a big effort for any cyclist, even those not in their seventies, Hannah Reynolds finds out what keeps Trevor Marshall coming back for more
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Mads Pedersen is on a Tour De France mission
As he prepares for his fifth appearance at the Tour de France, the supremely confident Mads Pedersen tells Chris Marshall-Bell how he’s backing himself against all-comers
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How Roglič, Evenepoel and Vingegaard recovered from Itzulia horror crash to line up for the 2024 Tour de France
Three Tour De France favourites were left broken by a mass crash at April’s Itzulia Basque Country. Chris Marshall-Bell finds out how they fast-tracked their recovery
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Spray paint mastery: How Dr. Curtis Bullock became one of cycling's most sought-after bike painters
Cycling Weekly visited Bullock at his Portland, Oregon home to find out how this former high school principal transformed into a celebrated bike painter.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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If the bike design department were making the same progress as the marketing guys, they’d be able to fly by now
Cycling Weekly's columnist can see through the choreography of the modern bike launch but it’s still got him dancing to its tune
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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How to enjoy your longest ride of the year
An epic summer ride is an unforgettable experience. Anna Gardiner shows us how to get the most out of it
By Anna Gardiner Published
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How the Ukraine Cycling Academy are keeping the nation's cycling dream alive
Chris Marshall-Bell meets the cycling academy in Italy
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Does 'bonk training' really work?
Fasted training is often considered a shortcut to improved endurance, but is almost cracking all it's cracked up to be?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Into the beautiful unknown of Trans-Snowdonia
In a bid to ascertain the limits of a gravel bike, Steve Shrubsall heads to North Wales to tackle Cycling UK’s recently opened, 125-mile Trans-Snowdonia route
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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I wish I could forget my favourite ever bike ride, my cycling perfection
A great ride can quickly turn from cherished memory to nagging reminder of your subsequent inadequacy, bemoans Dr Hutch
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Classic Bike: Sean Yates' Emperor Sport
The amateur ‘Animal’ attacked on this fixed wheel
By Paul Grele Published
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Is it possible to go bikepacking on an e-bike?
Spoiler alert - according to Sam Jones, the answer is a resounding 'yes'
By Sam Jones Published
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Salary caps, banning race radios, more education for young riders: Romain Bardet's plan to change cycling
Revered as much for his erudition as his élan, Chris Marshall-Bell gets the lowdown from the French cyclist
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Electric Bikes should not be classified differently to analog bikes - here's why
Sam Jones argues that a two-tier system adds unnecessary complications and could even discourage e-bike use
By Sam Jones Published
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America's great again: the new era of US bike racers
But can it last? The US finally has a clutch of star riders again, but is its top-level success built on solid foundations, asks Chris Marshall-Bell
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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If family members demand to see your sportive medal you've got problems that finishing a ride won’t solve
If there’s no eventual glory, what’s the point in suffering on your bike? It’s complicated, says the Doc
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Is tracking sleep time well spent?
Are cyclists sleepwalking into information overload, asks Lexie Williamson
By Lexie Williamson Published
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Squats, sprints and Toy Story movies: Meet Elisa Balsamo
The former world champion and this year’s Roubaix runner-up talks us through her multisport upbringing and how the wins start in the gym
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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From the Alps to the Rockies: How DT Swiss found a home in Colorado’s Grand Junction
Cycling Weekly visited DT Swiss' North American headquarters in Colorado, to find out how this European powerhouse ended up in small-town America and how the brand fits into today's market
By Tyler Boucher Published
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We got inside the 'gothic leisure centre' that is Strava's HQ - and this is what we found
Created by two friends nostalgic for locker room banter, Strava went on to become the biggest exercise app in the world. Tom Davidson traces its bumpy path to the top as it rode out crown-chasing catastrophe and years of loss-making
By Tom Davidson Published
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Your power output decreases in hot temperatures, here's how to prepare for hot weather rides
Train now so you won't be caught out later. Heat adaptation strategies for cycling in hot weather
By Greg Kaplan Published