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Carbon jargon: What does it all mean?
We unravel the mysteries of weaves, tows and moduli that accompany anything carbon-related. You’re in the market for a new bike. Carbon, of course. It’s the miracle material that offers stiffness and...
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Born to be bold: Six fresh outfits
As summer creeps ever closer, we look at six new styles that promise to get noticed PrimalOrson Welles once said, ‘Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.’ Well,...
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Snowdonia: Big Ride
Cyclist visits southern Snowdonia in search of mountains, quiet lanes and a decent satellite signal. We’ve made a pact – there will be no showboating, no signpost sprints and no Pantani-inspired...
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Rim brakes: A buyer's guide
While disc brakes may be on trend, rim brakes still proliferate by a long way, so here's a run-down of some calliper options. When choosing a bike, how quickly it can be brought to a halt barely...
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Pick 'n' Mix - 06
5 products we don't need an excuse to tell you about.1. Zipp Rotor Protector£16, zipp.comDisc brake rotors might not give the impression that they need protecting, but they do need to be protected...
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Custom shoe guide
Put your best foot forward with our custom shoe guide. Custom-made shoes aren’t just for foppish aristocrats and lairy rap musicians. With many riders happy to spend an inordinate amount of time and...
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A day on the Paris-Roubaix cobbles
A personal account of riding the famed Paris-Roubaix pavé for the first time. I rode the cobbles today. It was my first time; my pavé innocence was beaten from me, abruptly. The Trench of Arenberg...
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Geraint Thomas interview: Flanders, Roubaix, Tour de France.
Geraint Thomas tells Cyclist what happened at Flanders, the Team Sky plan for Roubaix, and what's to come for him later in the year.Cyclist: What are you doing post-Flanders?Geraint Thomas: I'm up on...
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Mark Beaumont: the man who conquered the world
The Scottish cyclist smashed Africa's Cairo to Cape Town record last year, cycling 6,762 miles in just 41 days.Cyclist: How did your Africa speed record compare to your record-breaking round-the-world...
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Is it faster to chase or be chased?
What makes you ride faster - the thrill of the hunt of the hunt or the fear of the chasing pack? We examine the law of the jungle. We all like to dream that we’re professional cyclists. Even when...
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Who is Paris-Roubaix winner Mat Hayman?
A long-known Classics protagonist to some, and a familiar domestique to others. Who is Mat Hayman? We didn't get the chance to make the trip out to watch Paris-Roubaix from the roadsides this year,...
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How to progress a training routine.
Does your training routine look the same week-in, week-out? If you want improvements, something will have to change. For many a recreational rider a training ride is one when you don’t stop for cake....
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Merida Scultura Disc unveiled
The Scultura is Merida’s lightest frame and now it’s been reinforced for disc brakes. Team Lampre-Merida have stolen a march on their competition by being the first World Tour team to exploit the...
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Dear Frank: Coffee stop
To stop or not to stop? Frank Strack ponders the question of mid-ride coffee stops - while sipping on a doppio espresso Dear FrankWhen out for a long ride with my friends, they always insist on...
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