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My fitness has nosedived after I ‘broke’ my hamstring, how much can I get back in 6 weeks?
After a waterskiing adventure went wrong, Michael Venutolo-Mantovani had to rebuild his fitness - but could he get back what he’d lost in just six weeks?
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani Published
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Are today's RRPs just fairytales?
The Undercover Mechanic examines the impact of cut-price bikes and components
By Undercover Mechanic Published
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I raced across London to find out conclusively if cycling is faster than public transport
What’s quicker across the capital, public transport or pedal power? Steve Shrubsall accepts a colleague’s challenge to race from Heathrow to Lee Valley
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Adapt, overcome, excel: five para-cyclists' incredible journeys
What does it take to overcome disability – and go on to become a champion
By Rob Kemp Published
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'I forgot why I was riding a bike - I forgot where I was': Inside Sarah Ruggins's extraordinary 2,700km world record
Through sleep deprivation, confusion, and tears, the 37-year-old rode from John o' Groats to Land's End and back
By Tom Davidson Published
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Riding my bike and eating copious amounts of food felt liberating, but it was a vicious circle.
Jani Brajkovič's 17-year pro career, riding for some of the biggest teams in the world, masked deeper problems, that he is now in control of
By CyclingWeekly Staff Published
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I took my 10 year old to a Grand Tour and these are the surprising questions she asked me, and the IMPORTANT one she didn't!
Watching bike racing in person can be confusing. Here's the questions a 10 year old asks
By Hannah Bussey Published
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How to train for your first 100-mile ride: 3 tips and a structured plan for success
Cycling coach Zach Nehr explains how to use a structured training plan to prepare for a 100-mile ride
By Zach Nehr Last updated
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I'm living proof that life begins at 50: Why it’s never too late to be the fittest you’ve ever been
If you've spent years 'enjoying' yourself then fear not, there's always time to flick the switch, and get fit again.
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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'I was doing loads of cocaine... my kids were going to put me into rehab': Bradley Wiggins on recreational drug use, Lance Armstrong's help and finding a new love for cycling
Wiggins opens up on the personal trauma which engulfed him post-retirement and put him in some 'very dangerous' situations after he became addicted to cocaine
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Identical start, diverging destinies? The story of Adam and Simon Yates as they both race for pink at the Giro d'Italia
Adam and Simon Yates head to the Giro d’Italia on different teams and with different prospects. As their career paths diverge, does the brotherly bond endure?
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Hit a plateau in your cycling fitness? It might be time to look past sweet spot training
If sweet spot has become the comfortable option, it might be time to explore your boundaries
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's very unlikely I'll be the best in the world at anything ever again' - How riders deal with life when they stop competing
What is the impact of retirement on a rider who spent their career racing at the highest level?
By Rob Kemp Published
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The best bikes and tech spotted at Vuelta Femenina 2025: Tour tech gallery
We share the best high, low, and innovative bike tech from this year's race
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Should I ice my injury or heat it? This is what the experts advise when it comes to treating pain
Riding a bike results in fewer injuries than impact sports, but niggles can still creep in. Here's what to do when body parts start to ache.
By Rob Kemp Published
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‘I didn’t own a gravel bike and hadn’t ridden more than 20 miles in 10 months: How I survived a multi-day off-road event on just 6 weeks of training
Five days of challenging gravel riding in tropical heat on almost zero training – what could go wrong?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Cycling further or cycling faster, which is better for weight loss?
Long and slow or short, hard and fast. If your goal is to reduce body fat which of these methods will get the best result?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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'I'm learning a new living here' - How bikes are helping ex-offenders start afresh and rebuild their lives
Bike mechanic training for inmates takes bikes and blokes with a past and gives them both a chance to have a future
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'There are no refunds for this surgery' - Cyclist set for double leg amputation after 'final' bike ride
Tom Staniford has already raised more than £11,000 for charity
By Tom Davidson Published
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Legends of the classics: What it takes to dominate one-day races
Why are some riders better suited to one-day races? We examine the physiology, racecraft and team dynamics that culminate in one-day domination
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Who's riding what bikes at the 2025 Giro d'Italia: Here are the best bikes heading to the Italian Grand Tour
All the WorldTour bikes taking the start line in Albania as the Giro d'Italia kicks off
By Luke Friend Last updated
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I rode the UK’s biggest closed-road cycling sportive, and it was the best bike event I’ve ever experienced
The Etape Loch Ness offered everything you could want from a day on the bike, and I felt fast too
By Adam Becket Published
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I loved cycling but feared for my safety; 2,000km of cycle paths made the epic Tour de Farm possible
As the clock ticks down towards Veronica White’s grand départ for a unique ‘Tour de Farms’, she tells Rob Kemp why more women need to get into cycling, and how the National Cycling Network transformed things for her…
By Rob Kemp Published
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New Argon18 Dark Matter- did one of the best gravel bikes, just get better?
New Dark Matter goes longer, slacker and lower with lower weight and improved aerodynamics. It was already good, but is it their best gravel bike, yet?
By Neal Hunt Published
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'We're not trying to make the most bikes, we're trying to make the best bikes'
Carbon fibre bikes may rule the podiums, but steel and titanium still inspire devotion. What gives metal bikes their enduring appeal?
By Tim Russon Published
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11 highlights we loved from Europe's largest handmade bike show
If you need a break from the stiffer, lighter, faster approach to bicycle design, head to Bespoked to check out the small-batch way, and soak up the good vibes
By Andy Carr Published
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Straight-faced silence: Is there an omerta on sexuality in the men's pro peloton?
Despite growing LGBTQ+ visibility in other sports, representation in male pro cycling remains entirely absent. David Bradford speaks to British racers and asks, why the stubborn silence?
By David Bradford Published
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'I was calorie counting – I couldn't eat one blueberry over': How one British rider overcame years of underfueling and turned pro
A diabetes diagnosis didn’t stop Hamish Armitt from reaching his potential – but an eating disorder almost did
By Tom Davidson Published
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Gear up for your best summer of riding – Balfe's Bikes has up to 54% off Bontrager shoes, helmets, lights and much more
Sponsored by Balfe's Bikes
Supported It's not just Bontrager, Balfe's has a huge selection of discounted kit from the best cycling brands including Trek, Specialized, Giant and Castelli all with big reductions
By Paul Brett Published