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This week in bike stuff: 27th May
New gear from BiKase, Isla Bikes, Park Tool, Riesel Design and Silca.BiKase SuperBandAmerican brand BiKase have a range of bike-related accoutrements and accessories under its name, from bags and...
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Are you breaking the law when you ride your bike?
You couldn’t hope to find a more upstanding citizen than a cyclist. But could you be breaking the law without knowing? We investigate. Anyone can ride a bike. You don’t need to pass a test or register...
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How to hit race weight
For most cyclists, losing weight is a sure-fire way to improve performance, but the path to enlightenment is littered with pitfalls. Spending thousands of pounds upgrading your kit is certain to...
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Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview
We look ahead to the final decisive stage of the Giro, featuring the Col de Vars, Col de la Bonette, and Colle della Lombarda. While the 2,744m Colle Dell'Agnello on stage 19 may have marked the Cima...
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Northumberland: Big Ride
Cyclist heads for Northumberland, where the blissful peace of castles and countryside is shattered only by the occasional firing range. Hurtling across the River Aln after a dizzying descent, we pass...
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London Nocturne: Launch party and preview
We look ahead to the Mr Porter London Nocturne, held this Saturday 4th June in the City of London. The Mr Porter London Nocturne returns this year on the 4th June, with the ten-year anniversary...
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Plateau de Beille
This exposed mountain at the end of the Pyrenees has always been a summit finish at the Tour, so the first man to the top is the winner. The climb of Plateau de Beille had only been used five times...
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String and glue: A closer look at resin
Resin is the unsung hero that holds your carbon frame together, and it’s just as crucial to performance. Ask most roadies what their bike frame is made from and the answer will likely be ‘carbon’. Ask...
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Win £1,000 voucher for London Nocturne sponsor, Mr Porter
Enter for your chance to win a £1,000 to spend at the men’s style destination, Mr Porter. Cyclists from city commuters to Olympic Champions will hit the streets of the capital on Saturday 4th June for...
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UCI drops Henao bio passport case and updates vehicle safety regulations
UCI drops bio passport case opened on Team Sky's Sergio Henao, and updates vehicle safety regulations following Stig Broeckx incident. The story of Sergio Henao's blood passport has been in and out of...
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Chain reactions - a closer look at bicycle chains
It lacks the glamour of a carbon wheel or an electronic derailleur, but the humble steel chain is vital to the smooth running of your bike. Tao Geoghegan Hart was having a dream season in 2013 and if...
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Fitness tracker guide
We try some fitness trackers from Polar, Garmin, TomTom and Fitbit out for size. For many of us monitoring our fitness requires a dedicated slot in our lives, one that usually revolves around that...
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The prologue of the Dauphine is going to be insane
Prologues usually involve a few kilometres around a town. Not this one. It's going straight up a mountain. The Criterium du Dauphine, along with the Tour de Suisse, is one of the main warm-up races...
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Nutrition: A quick guide to calcium
As a cyclist, your skeleton can lose some of its density, so it’s worth boning up on what foods will help you protect it. Riding a bike is a great way to keep fit but a unique combination of factors,...
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Kitzbüheler Horn: Sportive
In Austria the name Kitzbüheler Horn strikes fear into the hearts of local riders. We saddle up for this annual sufferfest. Amidst the beauty of the Austrian Alps lurks one of cycling’s beasts. The...
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How to pedal without pain
Not all forms of suffering on a bike are positive, so we look at how to approach neck pain, back pain, knee pain, and more. For many people, pain is part of cycling, especially if you’re pushing for a...
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Cheddar Gorge: Big Ride
Surrounded by druids and guarded by rangers, Somerset's Cheddar Gorge shows it got a lot more to offer than cider and cheese. Our ride starts in Wells, which, depending on who you speak to, is either...
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Emma Pooley to ride Women's Tour in bid for sole Olympic TT spot
Returning rider Emma Pooley set to head up National team at Women's Tour in her bid for Olympic time trial spot. Emma Pooley will continue her preparations for the 2016 Olympic time trial this summer...
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