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'You can't pass the salt': Exploring professional cyclists' extraordinary superstitions and good luck charms
Tom Thewlis delves into the superstitions of the Tour de France peloton and tries to find out why riders adhere to them
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gains
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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The science of detraining and retraining
Time off the bike is the enemy of fitness but how bad is the damage and how best to reverse it? James Shrubsall investigates
By James Shrubsall Published
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What does it take to make the Team GB Olympic squad?
Anna Morris, 29, from Cardiff, put her career as a junior doctor on hold to ride for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics
By Rob Kemp Published
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Hot weather cycling: 6 tips to help you keep your cool
A spell of hot weather needn't stop you enjoying your riding, as long as you take some precautions to prevent over-heating and dehydration
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Rein it in at 20, get strong at 50: Expert advice on cycle training at every age
As we age, we’re faced with common problems that are to the detriment to our cycling performance. Thankfully, our team of world-class coaches are here to extract the most from your cycling life in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond…
By James Witts Published
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Schwinn Fitness 800IC exercise bike review
A value for money option that'll help you train within specific power zones
By Myles Warwood Last updated
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Are you your own worst enemy on the bike? 9 ways to stop self-sabotaging
Are you putting obstacles in the way of your own progress? Josephine Perry examines nine common self-sabotaging behaviours and how to quit them
By Josephine Perry Published
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Eight simple ways to gain free speed
Here are our top tips for free speed: all you need are a few simple adjustments
By Zach Nehr Last updated