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Quick-Step’s Quick Yoga Workout

Intern Liam learns to plank on some Quick-Step planks

Fri, Mar 10, 2017 13:48
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Six weeks to fitness – week 4

Six weeks to fitness – week 4

It's another week of threshold work and the intensity goes up another notch...

Wed, Mar 08, 2017 14:38
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Six weeks to fitness with Cyclesurgery – week 3

Six weeks to fitness! – Week 3

Into the third week and things get a bit harder with some threshold work

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 13:45
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6 reasons why using a home trainer August 2018

10 reasons why using a home trainer is the best way to get fit — and how to make it fun too

Why turbo training will give you a fast and focused fitness boost

Mon, Nov 14, 2016 19:45
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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

Thu, May 05, 2016 18:29
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Crash

Cycling survival — what to do if a riding buddy crashes

Quick action after a crash can save a life

Wed, Feb 24, 2016 20:41
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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

Wed, Dec 16, 2015 12:00
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Six tips for cycling at night Sept 2018

6 tips for cycling at night – don’t let the dark stop you riding

Embrace the darkness to extend your riding and training time

Fri, Dec 11, 2015 09:56
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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

Sat, Dec 05, 2015 18:45
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16 winter cycling tips – Ben Schumin and Earl of Cambourne CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

16 winter cycling tips to get you motivated and battle the winter blues

Beat the winter blues with our motivation boosting cycling tips

Wed, Oct 28, 2015 15:55
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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…

Fri, Oct 23, 2015 16:45
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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…

Fri, Sep 04, 2015 15:48
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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

Sat, Aug 08, 2015 08:21
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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 last minute training, hill climbs, seatpost height, and more. Take it away Dave…

Mon, Jul 06, 2015 14:44
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19 professional cyclists on Strava for you to follow

From Michal Kwiatkowski to Dani King, here are some professional cyclists to follow on the social training website

Mon, Mar 09, 2015 17:45
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Dealing With Illness August 2018

How to get back on the bike if you’ve been ill

The bugs are out to get you, and sometimes they will… so what do you do to stay fit then? Dave Smith deploys his soothing bedside manner to explain

Sun, Feb 15, 2015 18:16
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Mountain biking black and white

Dirty Cross Training And Why Peter Sagan Can Climb

Want to unleash your inner Peter Sagan? Dave Smith explains why mountain biking can help you do just that

Wed, Feb 11, 2015 18:52
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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 knee niggles, bike fits, stretching and more, take it away Dave…

Mon, Feb 09, 2015 13:11
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Fitness QandA

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

This week: Hill training without hills, what to do about sore legs, shoulder pain, coming back from injury…and more hills

Fri, Dec 12, 2014 13:04
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Lard on a bike

Are intense efforts on the bike better for losing weight? The myth of the fat-burning zone debunked

Find out why when it comes to using cycling to lose body fat, short and sharp is better than slow and steady

Sun, Dec 07, 2014 16:30
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Fitness QandA

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

This month: How long off the bike before fitness drops; Training with a cold; Which hills are the right hills; Handy training rules of thumb and lots more

Sun, Nov 30, 2014 20:13
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Get your trainers on — 5 ways running can boost your cycling this winter

Dave Smith wants you to dig your trainers out from under the bed this winter

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 10:59
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Fuelling for epic rides — how to get the right food to keep your energy levels up and avoid the dreaded bonk

For sportives and other long rides getting your nutrition right is vital. Follow these top tips from the OTE Team to help fuel your ride

Wed, May 07, 2014 14:00
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11 professional cyclists on Strava

From Marianne Vos to Alex Dowsett, here are some professional cyclists to follow on the social training website

Thu, May 01, 2014 12:21
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Pinarello Bolide – Brad riding blur

Eating for cycling: time trials — get the best fuel to beat the clock

How to prepare yourself nutritionally for short distance time trials

Wed, Mar 19, 2014 16:32
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Pizza (CC BY 2.0 Marco Verch via Flickr)

Eat yourself fit: the best cycling nutrition for weight loss

Get in shape for your big rides or just to get up hills faster

Fri, Jan 10, 2014 15:01
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Christmas Turkey – pic by Andrea Goh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebokeeffect/)

How to enjoy a calorie neutral Christmas

Sports nutritionist Annie Simpson tells you how to make sure your winter fitness programme is not derailed by that last mince pie

Wed, Dec 18, 2013 18:21
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16 Top tips to keep YOU motivated and cycling through the winter

Beat the winter blues with our motivation boosting cycling tips

Sat, Nov 16, 2013 13:45
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This One Time, At Ride Camp…

VecchioJo heads off with Trek Travel for a taste of cycling holiday luxury, the lucky sod

Tue, Jun 21, 2011 10:48
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VO2 max testing - on the bike

Getting a VO2 max test

Our guinea pig takes it to the limit in the name of science

Mon, Apr 18, 2011 11:04
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