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Climbing out-the-saddle vs in-the-saddle: pros and cons of each approach
Are there advantages to climbing out of the saddle or is it better to stay seated?
By James SpraggLast updated
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Ask the Expert: Does baking soda boost cycling performance?
It makes cakes rise, but will it do the same for your sustainable power? We asked Dr Andy Sparks
By Andy SparksPublished
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How to get from the couch to 30 miles: 8 tips for kickstarting your cycling
Want to experience life on two wheels, but don't know where to start? Here's our top tips for getting you rolling
By James SpraggLast updated
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What does it take to be a Tour de France contender?
Relentless drive, unwavering resilience, exceptional fitness – all required just to make it to the startline of the Tour de France. What more, then, does it take to challenge for the win?
By Chris Marshall-BellPublished
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Do you know your carbs? More than half of endurance athletes could be fuelling wrong, study finds
Carb-loading proved a particular knowledge gap - check out how you’d stack up in the study’s questionnaire
By Anna Marie AbramPublished
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Why I use Critical Power instead of FTP for training my coached riders
Critical Power tests are easier to do and you get a clearer picture of your fitness profile – there’s little not to like
By Andy TurnerLast updated
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Ask a cycling coach: 'Should I be worried about a left/right power imbalance when cycling?'
How left/right power balance is calculated and its accuracy, and when you should consider getting checked out by a physio-trained bike fitter
By James SpraggPublished
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12 secrets from the Belgian physio who brought van Aert, Evenepoel and other pros back from serious injuries
Ever wondered how pro cyclists bounce back from terrible injuries? We meet the man regarded by many as the best cyclist-fixer in the business
By Chris Marshall-BellPublished
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I tried eating like a Tour de France rider for a day - here’s how I coped with the huge calorie intake
The mountains of food Tour de France riders have to chomp through are nearly as daunting as the cols themselves. I tried to find out what is it actually like to eat for a Tour de France stage
By Tom CouzensLast updated