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The latest cycling features, offering expert advice, cycling tips and tricks and other useful guides.
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From Marrakesh to the Sahara by bike: ancient cities, untouched routes and jaw-dropping views make Morocco a bucket list destination
Our North American editor biked across Morocco and fell in love, once again reminded of the bicycle’s power to expand horizons, challenge preconceptions and foster connections across cultures
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I cycled my first 100-miles - it changed me: 5 things about the experience I’ll never forget
You don't have to only ride your bike to train for a 100 mile ride, but you do have to eat a lot to get to the finish line feeling strong, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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'I spent 40 days and 40 nights in isolation, then went on to claim medals' - cycling is a daily motivation for Transplant Games athlete
Topley spent six weeks in isolation after a bone marrow transplant, but returned to become a medal-winning racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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It’s been fun watching others deal with Pogačar's un-ignorable excellence
If Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia dominance has taught us anything, says the Doc, it’s how to lose with style and grace – or not...
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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7 things I learned from breaking my face
When a crash left CW’s Tom Davidson with a titanium plate in his cheek, his perspective on cycling started to change. Here’s what he took away from the saga
By Tom Davidson Published
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Psychological load from work, family and relationships can contribute to overtraining - here's how to avoid it
We ask a fatigue specialist what bike-related burnout really means, and how to avoid it
By Samuele Marcora Published
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What's the difference between chamois pads - and how do I choose the best for me?
Are you sitting on all the answers to finding the most comfortable seat pad to suit your style of riding?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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I learned how to ride clipless pedals for the first time after cycling with flat shoes for years - here's the how and why
Learning to cycle clipped in is a rite of passage for any cyclist, but it takes practice, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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It's OK for pro cyclist to hate cycling - my affection for the sport has had ups and downs, too
Amateur cyclists' relationship with the sport is less than simple, so why should professionals be expected to love it all the time?
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Could CBD products help to make you a better cyclist?
From reducing pain to promoting relaxation and sleep, myriad are the claims made for cannabidiol – but do they stack up? Rob Kemp finds out
By Rob Kemp Published
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I washed my white shoes to ride 100 miles in the rain - but it was worth it: a coast-to-coast adventure
Riding the full breadth of southern Scotland in two days is no easy task. CW magazine editor Simon Richardson prays for a tailwind on the new, 256-mile Kirkpatrick coast-to-coast route
By Simon Richardson Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Gaza adaptive athletes find hope on two wheels with Paris Paralympics on the horizon
A Palestinian paracycling team based in war-torn Gaza now uses its bikes to transport food and supplies to local neighborhoods while keeping the Paralympic dream alive
By Kristin Jenny Published
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FAQs of the Tour de France: How lean? How much power? How do they pee mid-stage? All that and more explained
Ever wondered why riders have such veiny legs? Do riders share rooms? How does a 60km ride count as a rest day? We take a look at the burning questions and those you never thought to ask
By Chris Sidwells Last updated
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I’m not ‘anti-men’ - but here are 5 reasons I prefer cycling with other women
Women’s only events continue to be popular - but why? Louise Vardeman, who will be leading rides at a host of upcoming women’s only breaks, explains the appeal
By Lou Vardeman Published
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Does gravel need a code of conduct?
Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners
By Sam Jones Published
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'You can’t control heat, altitude and distance, but you can control what you say to yourself': 6 ways to think yourself faster
However flawless your physical preparation, the mind has a tendency to throw a spanner in the works come the big day. James Witts offers six ways to keep the brain onside with the body
By James Witts Published
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Are tire inserts safe? All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems
All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems on road bikes
By Tyler Boucher Published
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'Racism was systematic and mainstream - but determination paid off': 9 life lessons from Britain’s first Black cycling champion
Maurice Burton has earned his place as a change-maker and pioneer in British sporting history, but it took a lot of hard graft, writes Paul Jones
By Paul Jones Published
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Ask a Coach: I hate VO2 max sessions - how can I make them bearable?
Struggling with those really hard efforts? They're tough, but so worth it. Here's how to nail VO2 max intervals
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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How Camelbak’s bottle and pack range helped Sam survive the Dirty Reiver gravel race
If you’re taking on a longer ride, you’ll need the kit to carry the food and drinks to keep you fuelled
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Bikepacking in the UK was more of an adventure than I bargained for, but the effort paid off
Having explored further afield, Isobel returned to discover that the best roads and trails had been closer to home, all along - they'd just been hiding under standing water
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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The extras you need for a great summer of cycling
These are the items that you need to enjoy your riding and help keep you, your family and your bike safe
By Cycling Weekly Published
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'We've both cried during blocks': Inside the Olympic preparations of GB's track sprinting stars
Counting down the days to the sprint finals at the Olympics, Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell tell Tom Davidson about their final push to find that decisive tenth of a second
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The clinicians said my physical fitness was a key factor in my ability to recover from the cancer': Cycling's amazing veterans
Older cyclists don’t only extend their healthy years, they keep alive the passion to strive. Rob Kemp meets eight indomitable over-50s
By Rob Kemp Published
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Why is carbon fiber so expensive? Revelations about this much-misunderstood material
Why do carbon fiber bikes cost so much? What's this material really made of and can a repaired frame ever be judged safe? We lift the lid on carbon fiber and question its sustainability
By Emma Cole Published
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Your Costa cappuccino could contain three times more caffeine than one from Cafe Nero - how can cyclists ensure they get the ideal boost?
Coffee and cycling may be inextricably linked, but does the black stuff really improve our performance on the bike? Lexie Williamson investigates
By Lexie Williamson Published
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'Don’t try and 'trick' your body into changing day into night': NHS nurse on riding through the fatigue of night shifts
If you’ve ever felt that you simply don’t have time to cycle, you’re far from alone. However, one NHS shift worker and avid cyclist has this advice: “just do it”.
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Bike fit is not just for pros: Why you're never too much of a beginner to invest in comfort
You don't have to be a racing cyclist with 'all the gear' to benefit from a bike fit, as Ellie Donnell discovers
By Ellie Donnell Published