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Cycle clothing: dress for success
Cycling clothing has come a long way since woollen shorts and so has the cost. Cyclist finds out what you're getting for your cash. Cycling gear is never going to be the most flattering to parade...
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Why was Simon Yates using terbutaline?
How is asthma treated in the pro peloton, what does the medication do, and why does Simon Yates terbutaline positive raise questions? After it emerged that Simon Yates had returned an adverse...
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This week in bike stuff - 29th April
Five cool new bike products from Altura, Birzman, Foothill, Silca and Wickwerks.Altura Podium EliteAltura has made a name out of well-priced commuting jackets, but it also has a range of performance...
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Giro d'Italia jerseys: history of the 'Maglia Rosa'
A look at the inauguration, the most prolific winners, and style icons, of the Giro d'Italia's famous pink jersey. The Tour de France introduced the leader's jersey concept in 1919, with the yellow...
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In praise of Grand Tours
No other sporting event even comes close to the drama and punishment of a Grand Tour, for which us cycling fans should be grateful. Apologies in advance, but this column includes the F-word. Now, only...
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Chris Froome - a baby, data & the Tour
Chris Froome isn’t like others - the Tour de France winner opens up about fatherhood, those doping allegations and his Olympic dream. Chris Froome is suffering. His face gives nothing away, but...
View ArticleOff the bike at the Giro d'Italia 1909-2015
Photographs of a bike race needn't contain people riding bikes. We look at some snapshots in time at the Giro d'Italia.Cyclist magazine3 May 2016
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Give your bike a £100 make-over
How far can £100 get you if you want to transform your ride? We put it to the test.Freshen up for summerA winter spent braving the elements can take its toll on your bike. Treat it to a spa day-style...
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5 reasons this year's Giro d'Italia will be better than 2015
While the 2015 Giro had its enthralling moments, we reckon there's a chance that this year will be better. Here's why.1. The route isn't as mountainous as usualWhile we love a good mountain stage as...
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Fix it or fling it?
Find out what can be saved and what’s junk with our guide to fixing and restoring your cycling kit. Mucking about on bikes can be an expensive lark, so when something breaks it’s tempting to try to...
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In the den of the Lion King
Mario Cipollini, one of the most successful and flamboyant sprinters ever, claims that the truth doesn’t always match the myth. Mario Cipollini strolls along the 16th century walls that surround the...
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Alpe d'Huez gravel ride
Cyclist goes off the beaten track, and off the paved roads, to find a route up Alpe d'Huez you won't have seen in the Tour de France. Really? Up there?’ I ask Phil, my guide for the day.‘Yeah, it’s...
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The Giro d'Italia winners in seven stories
Remarkable feats, close-run battles and smashed records aplenty in our compilation of Giro winners stories.1909 - The original - Luigi GannaThe first ever Giro d'Italia was won by Luigi Ganna of the...
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Buyer's guide: Wheel upgrades
A buyer's guide to hoops that’ll knock chunks out of your PBs but won’t require a second mortgage. Although wheels are slower to succumb than some components, every revolution brings them closer to...
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