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'Not long ago, we thought you didn’t need to eat much on the bike, now we are smashing nutrition': Training secrets of a breakaway specialist
The hard-working American talks us through a key week of training that fell in the middle of a very busy season
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Women’s glucose levels dip lower than men’s after exercise, study finds
As real-time continuous glucose monitors become a more established tech, new research is delving into the data they can provide
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Trail skills not matching your tarmac speed? Here’s how 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 Published
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Ask a coach: ‘How much time should cyclists spend in the gym?’
From the bare minimum to the perfectly optimized, here are the benchmarks for your gym work duration
By Alex Welburn Published
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The best energy gels for cycling 2023: what to look for and seven favorites
There's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide on what to look for, as well as a few of our favorites
By Paul Norman Last updated
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I took a DNA test to see if genetic testing could make me a better cyclist - here's what I found
I sent off my saliva sample for more than 150 genetic traits to be analyzed - here are my results and the recommendations I was given to improve my cycling
By Anita Bean Published
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12 great reasons why road cyclists should ride off-road this winter
As the road racing season has now closed, many pro riders turn their attention to the dirt. Here’s why you should do the same
By Rob Kemp Published
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Zwift versus Rouvy - how do the two virtual riding platforms stack up?
To determine which aligns best with your objectives, we pit Zwift against Rouvy—two leading indoor cycling apps providing group rides, workouts, races, and social interactions in a virtual environment
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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I run, cycle and lift weights - and I've never been fitter or felt better
Staying fit and healthy doesn't need to be about riding your bike every day, in fact, a little more variety might just be what we all need
By Ellie Donnell Published