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Feb 09, 2017

How to burn fat cycling

Make the most of your morning commute and shed that spare tyre with a few simple fat burning techniquesMake the most of your morning commute and shed that spare tyre with a few simple fat burning techniques

Jan 27, 2017

How to successfully bounce back after a crash

Recovery from injury starts in the mind and deserves careful, considered planning. Words by Dr Josephine PerryMarkel Irizar after a crash on stage 10 of the 2016 Vuelta a EspanaRecovery from injury after suffering a crash starts in the mind and deserves careful, considered planning

Jan 26, 2017

Common sense rules for modern road riding

Many people are aware of - and often pay far too much attention to - certain rules that surround road riding. With our blend of scientific research and common-sense advice, you can enjoy riding and get the most out of your events, training and nutrition Photo: Daniel Gould Many people are aware of - and often pay far too much attention to - certain rules that surround road riding. With our blend of scientific research and common-sense advice, you can enjoy riding and get the most out of your events, training and nutrition

Jan 11, 2017

The hidden motor in your head: How mind training can make you ride faster

Whether igniting a burning desire for glory or overcoming a debilitating fear, the mind’s ‘hidden motor’ is a force to be reckoned with — as examples from the pro peloton prove. Words by Martikn Veltkamp Whether igniting a burning desire for glory or overcoming a debilitating fear, the mind’s ‘hidden motor’ is a force to be reckoned with — as examples from the pro peloton prove. Words by Martikn Veltkamp

Dec 21, 2016

Strength training for cyclists: Is it worth it?

Strength training is now a mainstay of the pro peloton, but is hitting the gym worth the time investment for an amateur racer? Dr Oliver Bridgewood embarks on an eight-week weights programme to find outStrength training is now a mainstay of the pro peloton, but is hitting the gym worth the time investment for an amateur racer? Dr Oliver Bridgewood embarks on an eight-week weights programme to find out