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Eight ways indoor training has changed since the arrival of smart trainers and Zwift
Since smart trainers hit the indoor cycling scene, and with them the likes of Zwift, turbo training has advanced rapidly. Check out how it's changed.
By Cat Glowinski Published
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Think you don't need to eat for a 60 minute indoor session? Think again
Do you just jump on the trainer for an early session, or after work, without fuel? You may be missing out on low-hanging fruit, argues cycling coach Andy Turner
By Andy Turner Published
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It's Indoor Training Week at Cycling Weekly
We're celebrating the great indoors, all week
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Sit-ups will give you a six-pack, but will they make you a better rider?
Cyclists have incorporated 'core training' into their winter plans for decades, but are we missing the real strength gains? Hannah Reynolds investigates
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I hit menopause and found I was osteopenic - this is what cyclists (male and female) need to know
Bone health declines as we age, and cyclists are more vulnerable than most - but there's a lot we can do to address the problem, as physiotherapist and racer Nicole Oh explains
By Nicole Oh Published
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Navigating messy sprints and the secret to longevity: 32-year-old pro lifts the lid
The British Arkéa rider on shifting from sprinter to leadout man
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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What muscles does cycling work the most?
We take a deep dive into the many muscles used for cycling and the roles they perform
By Andy Turner Last updated
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'The bike’s been the biggest therapeutic element for me': Former pro and DS Allan Peiper's battle against prostate cancer
Allan Peiper has won stages and Grand Tours, both as a rider and a DS. Since 2014, though, his biggest challenge has been a recurring battle with prostate cancer. He talks candidly to Chris Marshall-Bell about the ups and downs of his struggle
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Our 'van life' dream failed, so we tried to make surfing and cycle touring compatible — this is what happened
If cycle touring teaches anything, it is that life rarely goes according to plan, as Isobel Duxfield found out when riding what soon become a pedal-propelled sail around the Pacific Coast
By Isobel Duxfield Published