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12 hacks to make your ride better and more fun
From gear tweaks to route alterations: elevate your rides with these expert tips
By Greg Kaplan Published
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My best winter ever: Why I shaved my legs for my first Zwift race
After a month of hard training, it’s finally race day. Can I win the 10-mile time trial?
By Tom Davidson Published
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Determination vs talent: could anyone be a pro cyclist if they 'tried hard enough'?
We seek to discover to just what extent our genetics are the determinant of our success
By Simon Fellows Published
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My best winter ever: My new coach is a three-time Olympic champion - I’m guaranteed to win my first Zwift race
There have been ups and downs in my training for the 10-mile time trial. It turns out I groan when I dig deep
By Tom Davidson Published
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How to get carb loading right: common mistakes and how to avoid them
Here's how to get your nutrition dialled with the right food in the right quantities in the lead-up to your big event
By Simon Diamond Published
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Are you jeopardizing your training by intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting continues to be hyped by celebs, influencers and even some sportspeople, but is it an effective strategy for cyclists? We investigate
By Anita Bean Published
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My 60-year-old dad and I both added one 30-minute strength workout a week on top of our usual riding, here’s the difference it made
Few of us want to forgo bike time for picking up and putting down heavy objects. But what if it’s worth the sacrifice? Alex Ballinger tests the benefit of six weeks’ strength work - and ropes in his dad for good measure
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Can cycling cure a hangover?’
Or, at least, how can a hangover be ‘softened’ so as to still get out on the bike?
By Alex Welburn Published
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This is the ultimate 30 minute workout to build strength for cycling - according to a pro cyclist and personal trainer
Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing
By Claire Steels Published