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Dave Smith

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Dave Smith has been involved in coaching cyclists in all disciplines for more than 25 years. A former GB national and Olympic road coach, Dave has trained Tour stage winners and Olympic medallists, world champions and numerous national champions. In addition he has applied his quirky and counter intuitive thinking to help dozens of regular cyclists, polo players and F1 drivers. He rides 250 miles a week on and off-road in all weathers.


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4 ways to get better at cyclocross – try these simple tricks

Been bitten by the cyclocross bug? Dave Smith offers advice to improve life in the dirt
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Routes of all evil — why you should try a bit of deviation if you want to be a better rider

Tweaking where you ride can deliver performance gains
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Feeling tired – time to go for a ride

How to get fitter by training when you’re tired

Feeling tired? Maybe it's time for a ride
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Fitness Q&A

Health and Fitness Q&A: Dave Smith answers your health, fitness and training questions

Crank length, wrist problem, first BIG ride and more
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Physician, Heal Thyself

Who coaches the coach when the coach wants to go faster?
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Fitness Q&A

Cycling Fitness Q&A – Dave Smith answers your training questions

This week: Turbo sessions, preparing for the Marmotte, are bike fits worth it? TT position and more
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Back Pain July 2018

Lower back pain from cycling: try these 3 simple techniques to prevent it

Reduce the chance of low back pain with some simple exercises – and a tin of rice pudding
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Fitness QandA

Cycling Fitness Q&A – Dave Smith answers your training, nutrition and fitness questions

Our health and fitness expert is back to answer your questions this week on winter training, running, food and more. Take it away Dave…
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Fitness QandA

Cycling Fitness Q&A – Dave Smith answers your training, nutrition and fitness questions

Our health and fitness expert is back to answer your questions this week on weight training, duathlons and teenage training troubles. Take it away Dave…
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Cat 3 racing on a cheap bike – hairpin 2

How to get into racing — 3 steps from sportives to real competition

How to set your inner racer free
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