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Time to change The Rules? Tilting your saddle nose down by eight degrees is more efficient in seated-uphill efforts, researchers find

Researchers found eight degrees of downward tilt improved gross efficiency by average of 1.4%, benefiting recreational riders as well as pros

Fri, Feb 04, 2022 11:50
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

People most likely to commute by bike where traffic speed below 20mph – but presence of lorries on roads makes no difference, says study

Researchers at University of Surrey say that findings can help councils reach decisions on speed limits and cycling infrastructure

Tue, Dec 07, 2021 17:01
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5 cool things from Giro, Knog, Granite Designs, Topeak and Backcountry Research

We've got some neat hidden tools, more lights, shoes and straps fresh in for review

Fri, Oct 01, 2021 12:27
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Advisory cycle lane

Painted advisory cycle lanes increase risk of cyclist casualties, study finds

Research into London commutes also reveals stepped cycle tracks are more effective than kerb protected lanes in reducing injury odds

Wed, Dec 16, 2020 17:47
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New study finds that cyclists don’t hold up motorists

Researchers find difference in vehicle speeds with a cyclist ahead or another car in front is “negligible”

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 14:30
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Cycle commuters face greater risk of injury, finds new study – authors call for safe infrastructure

People who travel to work by bike are less prone to cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death, however

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 16:23
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Cyclists on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Study: Cycling may help keep dementia at bay

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

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 19:13
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Leeds win the 2008 Super League Grand Final

Team sport players’ training sees them get the benefits of both endurance and power athletes, finds study

Lead author says results show "endurance training for power athletes and power training for endurance athletes is not detrimental"

Sun, Jun 23, 2019 16:45
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Want more space from overtaking drivers? Wear a hi-vis vest with an arrow, says study

Researchers in Canada wanted to establish role communication can play in protecting riders

Tue, May 28, 2019 11:40
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Ban word “cyclist” to stop driver aggression, urge academics

Researchers in Australia found that more than half of survey participants view cyclists as less than human

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 19:24
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