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Bikepacking in the UK was more of an adventure than I bargained for, but the effort paid off
Having explored further afield, Isobel returned to discover that the best roads and trails had been closer to home, all along - they'd just been hiding under standing water
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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'The clinicians said my physical fitness was a key factor in my ability to recover from the cancer': Cycling's amazing veterans
Older cyclists don’t only extend their healthy years, they keep alive the passion to strive. Rob Kemp meets eight indomitable over-50s
By Rob Kemp Published
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Your Costa cappuccino could contain three times more caffeine than one from Cafe Nero - how can cyclists ensure they get the ideal boost?
Coffee and cycling may be inextricably linked, but does the black stuff really improve our performance on the bike? Lexie Williamson investigates
By Lexie Williamson Published
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'Don’t try and 'trick' your body into changing day into night': NHS nurse on riding through the fatigue of night shifts
If you’ve ever felt that you simply don’t have time to cycle, you’re far from alone. However, one NHS shift worker and avid cyclist has this advice: “just do it”.
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Bike fit is not just for pros: Why you're never too much of a beginner to invest in comfort
You don't have to be a racing cyclist with 'all the gear' to benefit from a bike fit, as Ellie Donnell discovers
By Ellie Donnell Published
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The pro cyclist and personal trainer's ultimate 30 minute off-bike workout
Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing
By Claire Steels Published
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The physio and bike fitter's guide to setting your saddle height
How to adjust your bike seat height and know when you’ve got it right - eliminate pain and get the most from your body
By Nicole Oh Published
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I'm a nutritionist - this is how long a bike ride needs to be for carb loading to be beneficial, and what to eat
What to eat, and when: a fuelling specialist’s tips on maximising performance by pre-loading carbohydrate
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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‘How do cyclists pee whilst racing the Giro d'Italia?’ – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
Sometimes they just need a little push from a team-mate to keep rolling...
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated