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'It was a one-in-a-million thing that happened but it’s not stopped me from riding and competing': Embracing aero over adversity
Left impaired by a freak crash, Xavier Disley refused to surrender his racing ambitions, hears Chris Marshall-Bell
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Are chamois pads the only cycling tech that need to be female specific?
Is female-specific cycling gear little more than a marketing ploy? Or, with the recent rise of unisex kit and components, are women being sidelined by brands eager to save on production costs?
By Nicole Oh Published
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'Make everyone run the same draggy tyres... but it would kill the spectacle': Tour de France star's solution to the 'impossible' question of rider safety
The multiple Tour de France stage winner ponders a question that continues to dog cycling
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Study shows fitness metric may influence longevity - but does VO2 max tell us the whole story?
Does having a high VO2 max really add years to your life? Hannah Reynolds investigates
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Will consuming more fish oil make you a better cyclist?
Cod liver oil is an age-old supplement, but its key ingredient is still very relevant, discovers Rob Kemp
By Rob Kemp Published
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I rode my bike outside for the first time in four months after a winter cycling indoors - did riding 2,000 miles in my shed prepare me for outdoor reality?
Steve has taken on indoor challenges long and short over winter, but would 15-miles on the road prove a pedal stroke too far?
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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90g of carbs per hour: Why it works for pros — but not necessarily for amateurs
The truth about high-carb fueling for non-pros: performance booster or pitfall?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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I tried every FTP test to find out which is the most accurate
Functional threshold power is a prized benchmark – but which test is the most accurate? Steve Shrubsall tries them all
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Cycling and your pelvic floor: What every rider needs to know
How cycling affects your pelvic floor — and what you can do now to prevent issues down the road
By Elizabeth Harroun Published