Health & Fitness

Cycling survival — what to do if a riding buddy crashes

Quick action after a crash can save a life

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Latest News

How to eat right for sportives and long rides

The food you need to keep your energy high all day long

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Video - a Zwift setup for every budget

You can get started with next to nothing, and you can spend thousands of pounds. So we tried everything

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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

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Video series: Yoga for cyclists — improve your strength and flexibility

Yoga expert Karen Burt explains why you need some stretching and toning in your regime

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Exclusive: Is this the most handsome British e-bike yet? Forme leak the new Flash e-road racer

The lightweight Flash E looks hot to trot with a Fazua motor system and super clean, integrated frame

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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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Surviving your first race — how to step up from sportive rider to proper competition

How to set your inner racer free

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Eat yourself fit: nutrition for weight loss

Get in shape for the summer's big rides

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Dealing with Illness - and coming back from it

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

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So you want to get into Zwift racing? Here’s our guide to getting started

Zwift racing - everything you need to know to get started in e-racing

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How to prepare for your first gravel race - kit, bike setup and training

Taking on a dirty drop bar challenge? You need to read this

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Study: Cycling may help keep dementia at bay

Findings suggest that cardio-respiratory exercise helps prevent brain from ageing

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How to stick to your New Year exercise regime

It’s easy to let New Year’s resolutions slip, so here’s Strava’s advice for sticking with the programme over the coming months

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6 reasons to use Strava

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

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Sir Dave Brailsford reveals his personal diet and training regime on Strava

Those following the Team Ineos head honcho on Strava couldn't quite believe their luck a few months back, when Brailsford gave an incredibly detailed and useful account of his own current diet and training plan

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The cyclist's Christmas survival guide - 7 tips for surviving the festive period

Get through the festive period with your fitness more or less intact

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Study: Commuting on foot or by bike may reduce heart attack risk

Study from University of Leeds is co-authored by Olympic triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee

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How to set up Zwift on any device

You can Zwift on pretty much anything these days. Here’s how to get rolling

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Going the distance — how to ride further without breaking yourself

The secrets of building up gradually to ride as far as you like

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Zwift launches new off-road training plans, gravel bikes and mountain bikes

Zwift off-road bikes have different rolling resistances and physics than the road bikes

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Why you should train when you’re tired

Feeling tired? Maybe it's time for a ride…

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Zwift workouts: get fit indoors with structured training

Want to improve your cycling? Training indoors is a great way to get fitter. Here's how to use Zwift to up your game...

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How to get in to eracing

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

Want to know how to climb faster and easier?

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What's new in Zwift for winter 2019?

Been out in the real world over the summer? Here's what you need to know as you head back indoors...

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Latest Reviews

Elite Zumo Smart Interactive Turbo Trainer

Very good budget interactive trainer, offering a great performance for the price

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£450.00

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Tacx Neo Bike Smart

A top quality training tool for indoor enthusiasts

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£2,299.00

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Elite Suito Turbo Trainer

Excellent performance from a good value direct-drive trainer

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£649.99

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The Sufferfest indoor training app

Excellent indoor training environment with immersive videos and unique power profile

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£10.00

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Saris H3 Direct Drive Smart Trainer

Excellent smart trainer that's quieter and cheaper than its predecessor

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£849.99

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Tacx Flux S Smart Trainer

Very good direct-drive smart trainer that'll get you up and riding indoors in no time

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£549.00

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Science In Sport Beta Fuel

Tastes okay, good consistency, no stomach issues and performance is fantastic

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£37.50

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Outdoor Provisions Energy Bars

A tasty, eco-friendly boost for long rides

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£7.00

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SRM Origin Power Meter

First class design, construction and performance, but incredibly expensive compared to main rivals

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£2,800.00

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Enervit Competition Bar

Does the job but at an above average price

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£1.65

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Enervit Pre Sport Jelly

A light, pre-event dose of slow release energy in a convenient, easy-to-consume form

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£2.15

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Rozalex Zalpon Zorange Extra Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner

Very effective against bike grime and cheap, even if you don't go silly and buy the big jug

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£18.99

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Kalenji Dual heart rate monitor

Good value dual-protocol heart rate strap that will make your missing one reappear

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£29.99

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Enervit Liquid Gel 60ml

Very easy to swallow and gentle on the stomach

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£2.85

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Bkool Smart Air Trainer

Good quality smart trainer with a unique design, but doesn't feel quite as polished as some of its competitors

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£1,099.00

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Enervit Gel with Caffeine 25ml (During)

Offers a decent punch of carbs and caffeine without upsetting the stomach

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£1.65

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Bend36 Chamois Cream

Good quality, thick chamois cream that delivers long-ride comfort

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£13.99

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Mule Bar Fruit Pulp Pouches

A good 'healthy' and tasty alternative to regular energy gels

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£2.80

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Rotor 2InPower DM Road crankset

Good quality crank-based power meter with lots of chainring options and plenty of data on tap

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£1,300.00

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Tacx Neo 2 Smart Trainer

Near-flawless performance and some unique features: the current gold standard for indoor trainers

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£1,199.00

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Pursu Banana Endurance Bar (16 pack)

A tasty and nutritionally balanced bar with an ethical and environmental conscience that's great for longer days out

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£28.50

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TrainerRoad Online Training

Excellent training ecosystem that's just the thing for structured work on your fitness

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£99.00

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Maurten Gel100 x 12

Seems like a very powerful product if taken the 'correct' way, but when used as any other gel doesn't offer much extra

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£32.40

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NamedSport HydraFit Electrolyte Drink Powder

Gentle on the stomach with a pleasant taste and much cheaper than a lot of the competitors

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£5.99

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QM Sports Care Recuperation Oil

Smells nice, feels nice, but is it just a placebo?

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£9.63

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