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'I was pushing 500 watts a lot': Nils Politt on his early season racing, training after a hot bath and Zone 2 miles
UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s German powerhouse on his training principles as he takes on the Belgian Classics
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How do the pros train? Noemi Rüegg's 26 hour training week
Winner of this year’s Tour Down Under, the EF Education-Oatly rider is a climber whose talent is taking her to the top
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I've already lost 2 kilograms and my head feels clearer': I'm a month into sober curiosity and have never felt so good on the bike
Beginning to fear for his health, Steve Shrubsall swapped beer and telly for turbo sessions and books, here’s what happened
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Strength training for cyclists: How often should we hit the gym, and, what should we do there?
The need-to-know essentials for cyclists lifting weights – Rob Kemp asks an expert
By Rob Kemp Published
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‘It’s a little taste of where we’re going’: Zwift’s latest update means outdoor rides will count on the virtual training platform
Zwift may be synonymous with indoor riding, but soon cycling outdoors will contribute to fitness metrics and gain ‘experience points’, as the app unveils new tracking metrics
By Amy Sedghi Published
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Call me an antisocial misery guts if you wish, I’d rather cycle solo than join the group ride
It takes all kinds to make up the cycling community, and Stephen Shrubsall is certainly one of a kind…
By Stephen Shrubsall 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 don’t deconstruct what I do. It’s just something that has come naturally over many years': The world's fastest descender on cornering at 70kph
Downhill maestro Safa Brian tells Maria David how he mastered the art of descending to become faster than everyone - except, perhaps, Tom Pidcock
By Maria David Published
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Is creatine a useful supplement for cyclists?
One the few supplements with a strong evidence base, creatine promises explosive gains, finds Rob Kemp
By Rob Kemp Published