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90g of carbs per hour: Why it works for pros — but not necessarily for amateurs
The truth about high-carb fueling for non-pros: performance booster or pitfall?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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I tried every FTP test to find out which is the most accurate
Functional threshold power is a prized benchmark – but which test is the most accurate? Steve Shrubsall tries them all
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Cycling and your pelvic floor: What every rider needs to know
How cycling affects your pelvic floor — and what you can do now to prevent issues down the road
By Elizabeth Harroun Published
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If I wake during the night, how can I get back to sleep?: Expert tips on optimising your circadian rhythm for better bike performance
How to harmonise your body’s natural rhythms, when to train and when to start dimming the lights
By Rob Kemp Published
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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