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The 10 'Rules' All Cyclists Should Live By
Over the years, cyclists have adopted different interpretations of the 'rules' that they should live by. However, if you want to be a better, happier cyclist there are 10 simple rules that you can follow.
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Cyclocross: A Fun & Effective Way To Maintain Winter Fitness
If you're looking for a way to maintain your fitness and intensity through the winter, then it might be time to consider cyclocross.
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No-Nonsense Nutrition for Cyclists
Cycling nutrition is something that so many riders get wrong, overcomplicate or fall foul to the latest must-do craze or trend. But it's important to keep it simple and to not overthink it.
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Bad Day(s) On The Bike? Understanding Why They Happen
Everyone has a bad day on the bike from time to time. But if those bad days start becoming a habit, it's worth investigating the real reason that they are happening.
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Recovery Do’s and Don’ts for Cyclists
There's a plethora of techniques and tips to enhance your cycling recovery, and there's also plenty of misinformation. Nike Cook shares his advice on how to ensure your recover well.
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Roadie, MTB… Both?! Don’t Let a Tribal Mindset Limit Your Cycling
Cycling can often be a tribal activity. But if cyclists like roadies and MTBers can put their differences aside, moving between disciplines can have real benefits for everyone who enjoys being on two wheels.
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Segment Hunting? Try These Must-Do Workouts
If you're in the business of segment hunting, there are a few key workouts you should build into your week to help you bag that QOM or KOM.
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The Best 'Bang For Your Buck' Bike Upgrades
If you’ve got some cash burning a hole in your pocket and want to buy some speed, what are the best “bang for your buck” purchases you can make?
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Building Bike Strength: It's Time to Hit The Gym
From generating more power to injury prevention, there are a multitude of reasons why you should incorporate gym sessions into your bike training.
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Rethinking Your Winter Bike Training
From mixing up your training to optimizing your time on the indoor trainer, there are a number of ways you can build for a strong Spring on the bike.
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Power Meter Guide: The Power Curve, Fitness and Freshness and Hitting Your Peak
In this final part of the Power Meter Guide, we look at the Best Effort Power Curve, Fitness and Freshness graph and see how to use it to peak for an important event or ride.
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Power Meter Guide: Fueling, Cramping and Understanding the Metrics
How should you analyse the data you receive from your power meter, and how can you use it to improve all aspects of your performance (including how you feel on the bike)?