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Introvert vs extrovert: which personality type is best equipped to succeed in cycling?
What type of person is better equipped to succeed in cycling, bashful introvert or lairy extrovert? We investigate
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Zwift versus TrainerRoad: which indoor cycling training app is right for you?
Whether socially motivated or data-driven, your perfect fit could be one (or both!) of these popular indoor cycling and training platforms
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Ask a coach: ‘How can I improve my average speed for 2-hour bike rides?’
Here are some targeted training sessions - and some tips for the 2-hour ride itself to boost your average speed
By Alex Welburn Published
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Indoor trainers damage carbon bikes, and 5 other indoor cycling lies uncovered
Common cycling trainer misconceptions debunked
By Greg Kaplan Published
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These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid them
The pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring
By Andy Turner Published
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I swapped one bike session a week for the gym and this is the effect it had on my climbing
Will hitting the weights boost my times on the climbs? I completed a six week strength training programme to find out
By Tom Couzens Published
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The 30-minute yoga routine every cyclist should try
An ancient practice combining physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation, yoga has stood the test of time, but is it of value to cyclists?
By Lexie Williamson Published
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Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winter
As with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck…
By Andy Turner Published
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Winter fueling: how to match your cycling nutrition to the demands of cold weather riding
Getting the most out of your winter training means making sure you are optimally fuelled for every ride - here's what you need to know about the specific demands of cold season nutrition
By Joe Laverick Published