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How to train with purpose during lockdown

The world continues to struggle through the coronavirus pandemic and what a rollercoaster it’s proven to be. For months my social media feeds have been lighting up with our European friends living life in relative normality (while headed toward a ‘second wave’); meanwhile in Victoria, Australia, we’ve been in full lockdown for nearly two months …

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TDF Power Analysis: Pogacar’s Peyresourde attacks and new climbing record

“Tomorrow we fight again! Tour is not finished, vamos” – Tadej Pogacar Tadej Pogacar was one of the several riders to lose to time on stage 7’s brutal crosswinds, which ripped the field apart. After losing 1’25” on the General Classification as well as the Young Rider’s jersey due to an untimely puncture on a …

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Power analysis: Neilson Powless’ breakaway lessons learned

Alexey Lutsenko of Astana Pro Team won stage 6 at the Tour de France but today’s power analysis focuses on the birthday boy himself, Neilson Powless. His day started pretty early by getting into the breakaway 4.2 mi (6.8 km) into the race, thus spending the remaining 184 km of the race off the front. …

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Close passes keep happening – here’s what we know about why

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Any cyclist who’s spent time riding on the road will know the horror of a close pass. That terrifying rush of wind, the car mirror that seems to pass mere inches from your elbow, the driver either oblivious of their actions or, worse, entirely aware of the distance they haven’t left. For decades now researchers …

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Home made energy food: The good, the bad and the sickly

Let’s face it, being a cyclist isn’t cheap. Don’t get me wrong, it can be. But once you’re in at the deep end, got that bug and seen what is on offer it’s hard not to splash the cash – or at least want to – on even the smallest of items. Take energy products …

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How to train with purpose during lockdown

TDF Power Analysis: Pogacar’s Peyresourde attacks and new climbing record

Power analysis: Neilson Powless’ breakaway lessons learned

Close passes keep happening – here’s what we know about why

Home made energy food: The good, the bad and the sickly

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