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Best indoor training apps for cycling: virtual riding platforms and training analysis apps
Whether it’s virtual racing and riding or training tracking, planning and analysis, there are plenty of options to choose from - here’s our top picks
By Tom Epton Last updated
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Knee pain from cycling: tips on how to fix it, from a bike fitter and osteopath
Knee pain is common among cyclists - we explain some of the causes and how to address them with help from a coach, bike fitter and osteopath
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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How to cycle on your period: My search for helpful advice on managing bleeding while riding
I spoke to Australian cycling star - and qualified doctor - Alana Forster for her tips, tricks and insights on riding at that time of the month
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Why am I feeling sluggish on bike rides I usually find easy?’
From lack of sleep to suboptimal nutrition, life stress and overtraining, there many reasons why you might have lost your spark - here’s what to look out for and the changes to make
By Alex Welburn Published
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Three carbohydrate nutrition strategies for cycling - and how to choose the best plan for you
As a cyclist, there are wildly different approaches you can take with your carbs - we take you through the factors to consider
By Tom Epton Published
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I tried bicarb supplements to boost my cycling performance and the results were explosive
To my surprise, using bicarb didn’t cause any gastrointestinal complaints - but it did pop an extra 17 watts on my five minute power
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Pro cyclists could be wasting their time wearing ice vests while warming up, study suggests
A recent study explored methods of precooling in a demanding warm-up in trained male road cyclists
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Who is the greatest cyclist of all time?
Who's the greatest cyclist of all time, according to our editors.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Why does VO2max decrease as you get older?’
Several factors contribute to a decline in VO2max, but the inclusion of specific training can help reduce the rate
By Alex Welburn Published