Health & Fitness

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Health Q&A: Ischial bursitis – more than just a saddle sore

Dr James Noake, consultant in sport and exercise medicine, explains how to spot when saddle pain is more than just soreness, and what to do about it

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Bikeshare start-up HumanForest suspend service and make job cuts to "improve e-bike"

The "fresh and exciting new mobility company" now plan to return in the spring of 2021, after a customer accident prompted them to remove all their hire bikes off the streets of London

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Bikeshare start-up offering free 20 minute rides secure £1.8 million funding to grow fleet to 2,000 e-bikes

HumanForest offer the first 20 minutes riding for free on their fleet of e-bikes, that use renewable energy and are currently located in the London Borough of Islington

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New study finds that e-bike riders quadrupled their cycling distance over a six month period

The Norwegian study found e-bike customers more than doubled their use of the bicycle for transport, and cycled an average of 9.2km a day compared to 2.1km before buying an e-bike

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First Ride: Wahoo KICKR V5 trainer

We've had a go on Wahoo's latest trainer - how does it stack up?

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Olympia launch the EX 900 Sport, featuring their huge 900Wh 'super battery'

The Italians have married their recently-launched 900Wh battery with their EX Sport e-mountain bike, which they say will go up to 290km on a single charge

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HR2VP: everything you need to know about the app that converts heart rate to virtual power

You don't need a smart trainer to use Zwift with HR2VP, as the app gives you a virtual power reading from your heart rate monitor. Find out how it could work for you...

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E-bikes for boomers? Islabikes launch two new models "designed specifically for baby boomers who want to continue cycling"

The brand famed for their children's bikes have unveiled two new lightweight full-sized bikes, which they claim are perfect for riders of the baby boom generation...

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Government set to enable GPs to prescribe cycling to tackle obesity and coronavirus (+ video)

Move revealed by government sources over the weekend - here's how a pilot scheme in West Yorkshire benefited patients

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6 reasons to use Strava October 2018

7 reasons to try Strava — boost your rides by bagging segments

Why the ride-recording and segment-racing app should be part of your riding

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Going the distance — learn how to build up to an epic ride

Planning a long ride later this summer? Here's how to build up gradually so you can finish it without breaking yourself

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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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How to get in to e-racing — the lowdown on online bike races

The rise of eracing - why is it so popular, how big can it get and how do you get started?

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10 top tips to become a better climber October 2018

10 top tips to get faster up hills

Races are won and lost on hills, and there's a reason Strava has King and Queen of the Mountains segments

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Join road.cc on Zwift: ride your socks off!

We're back this evening for another sock giveaway

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Join road.cc on Zwift: ride your socks off!

We're hosting ride-outs on Zwift and you can win socks! It's the last week in its current guide this week...

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Video: can an e-bike help Dave beat Chris Froome up the Alpe du Zwift?

Is an extra 250W of help enough to help a third-cat chopper mix it with the pros?

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Everything that's wrong with the Daily Mail's article on Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie's bike ride

This morning, the US arm of Britain's most-read tabloid published an article online about Dennis Quaid heading out for a ride with his fiancé. We've got a few bones to pick...

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13 of the best indoor cycling apps - get the right turbo training experience for you

Zwift, Sufferfest, Tacx… Rouvy – whether you want to ride around virtual worlds or up legendary climbs there's an indoor cycle training app for you. Here’s how to find it

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11 Cycle Republic stores to be taken over by e-scooter specialists Pure Electric

85 jobs have been saved by transferring the Cycle Republic stores over to Pure Electric, with the e-scooter company securing the deal with Halfords Group PLC under TUPE regulations

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Power-to-weight ratio: check out our expert guide to this important fitness measure

Do you need to worry about watts per kilogram? Get the inside info on this training metric and decide if it matters to you

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Updated: Health secretary says no plans to ban cycling and other exercise - after suggesting earlier that it might be

Matt Hancock says "the current rules must be followed"

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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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Free physical activity apps to help you stay active in lockdown

Brands like Nike, Adidas and Decathlon have made apps and videos free to use

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

How to prepare yourself nutritionally for short distance time trials

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Full Kit Ranker round 1: Your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

From vintage wool beauties to modern classics, here's the shortlist of 16 of our favourite cycling jerseys of all time, in round one of our quest to crown the best ever to be zipped up in the pro peloton...

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Latest Reviews

Sigma iD.TRI triathlon watch

Budget GPS watch that measures basic data well, but can't deliver the full smartwatch experience

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£163.69

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Next Generation Wattbike Atom

The new Atom gets a much improved resistance unit for a better Zwift experience

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£1,899.00

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2020 Meglio Therapy Putty

Meglio Therapy Putty

Silly putty that does sensible stuff like strengthening hands and relieving stress

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£4.99

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Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor

Excellent heart rate monitor strap with good connectivity and useful status LEDs

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£39.99

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Torq Hydration Sachets

Effective hydration boosters and conveniently packaged, but work out expensive

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£9.99

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2020 Premax Performance Skincare Sunscreen For Sport SPF 50+

Premax Sunscreen For Sport SPF 50+

Easy to apply, long lasting protection

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£15.00

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Meglio Lacrosse Massage Ball

Well made, very effective and will last a lifetime

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£7.99

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Torq Hydration Drink (540g)

Effective, well priced and avoids the sickliness of many rivals

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£19.99

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2020 Premax Performance Skincare Facial Cream Weather Defence

Premax Performance Skincare Weather Defence Facial Cream

Premium exercise-specific facial cream that forms a definite barrier against the British weather

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£21.00

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Meglio Skipping Rope Extreme (Indoor Use)

Advanced rope at an entry-level price, durable and well made, the Meglio could jump start your cycling

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£11.99

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Meglio Anti-Burst Home Exercise Gym Ball

Grippy, tactile gym ball that's as good as any in pro gyms – and a great price

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£16.99

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Torq Energy Bars (Box of 15)

Tasty bars for a decent boost, but chewy – and expensive

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£29.25

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2020 Premax Performance Skincare Chamois Cream for women

Premax Performance Skincare Chamois Cream for Women

Highly effective and long-lasting premium product packed with delicious-smelling natural ingredients, but you're paying for it

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£24.00

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2020 Meglio Foam Roller

Meglio Grid Foam Roller

Literally gets stuck in and and irons out knotty muscles: this foam roller packs a great performance – with knobs on

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£16.99

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2020 Premax Performance Skincare Chamois Cream for men

Premax Performance Skincare Chamois Cream for Men

Premium 'no tingle' chamois cream packed with natural ingredients that works well on long rides, but it's pricey

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£24.00

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2020 Ultrasun Sports Gel Sun Care

Ultrasun Sports Gel Sun Protection SPF 50

Easy-to-apply, effective and non-greasy sun protection gel that is spot-on for cycling

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£28.00

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2020 Veloskin Post Shace Lotion

VeloSkin Post Shave Lotion

Effective post shave lotion that's cheaper than regular premium brands

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£15.00

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PeaceFit App

Easy to follow and engaging fitness videos aimed at cyclists

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£14.00

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Wahoo Kickr Bike

Great ride feel and integrated Climb technology make this an impressive debut for Wahoo's standalone bike

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£2,999.99

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2020 Ultrasun Face Gel Sun Care Skin Sensitive 50 SPF

Ultrasun Face SPF50+

High-quality, easy-to-use and long-lasting sun protection specifically formulated for the delicate skin of the face

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£24.00

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2020 Ultrasun Lip Protection and Care

Ultrasun Lip Protection & Care

Easily transported, light and compact and offers good levels of moisturising and sun protection

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£8.00

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Bespoke Rocker Plate R1 Black Edition

High-quality rocker plate that makes turbo training more comfortable and natural

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£295.00

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Tacx Neo 2T Smart trainer

Great quality indoor trainer with accurate power reporting and some unique features

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£1,199.00

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Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power Crank

Super-stiff chainset that offers a good value way of measuring your power output

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£700.00

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Rawvelo Organic Hydration Drink Mix

A tasty, effective hydration mix free from artificial additives – but pricey

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£11.00

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