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The thought of navigating a roundabout can be daunting for many cyclists: Six steps to riding roundabouts with confidence
Do these circular systems send your head into a spin? Armed with knowledge and confidence, there's no need to be put off by roundabouts
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I thought a ride with a 66-year-old grandmother would be easy, but she dropped me like a sack of spuds - I'd underestimated a world-class cyclist
A ride in the Chilterns masters athlete Linda Dewhurst seemed a relaxing prospect to Steve Shrubsall... how wrong he turned out to be
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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'I wasn’t the most talented, but I’d leave no stone unturned': Dani Rowe on her sporting dad's career influence
The London 2012 gold medallist and her biathlete father talk to Chris Marshall-Bell about their similarities and differences
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I get home from school and ride for two to three hours': The dos and don'ts of training young riders
What is optimal training for ambitious under-18s seeking to reach their potential while still having fun? Chris Marshall-Bell finds out
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Cycle lanes that don’t join up just make everyone look a bit stupid': Why do so many bike lanes just end?
Frustrated by bike lanes that come to an abrupt end? You're not alone
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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11 ways to train more like Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pocačar’s performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How do I deal with a headwind on a round biking loop?
The wind is a perennial nemesis for us cyclists. Here's how to deal with it and even make it your friend
By James Shrubsall Published
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You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - should we be abandoning FTP tests in favour of a more scientific approach?
Is the classic 'FTP test' still the best way to set your training zones?
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Why the popular semaglutide drugs may hurt your performance more than help it
By Elizabeth Harroun Published