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The Tour de France rocks: A fascinating look at the geology of Le Tour

The Tour de France rocks: A fascinating look at the geology of Le Tour

Love the mountains of the world's biggest bike race? Learn all about them (and much more) with GeoTdF.

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What it takes to finish top-five in men’s WorldTour races

What it takes to finish top-five in men’s WorldTour races

Here's what eight years of data can teach us about the pointy end of the hardest men's races.

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How the volcanic eruption in Tonga was seen by cycling GPS – 4,000 km away

How the volcanic eruption in Tonga was seen by cycling GPS – 4,000 km away

It looks like there's a glitch in the ride data, but there isn't.

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How cyclists respond to bad weather: Lessons learnt from 100 million rides

How cyclists respond to bad weather: Lessons learnt from 100 million rides

Data taken from 40 bike share schemes around the world paints an interesting picture of our willingness to brave the elements.

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Rough ride: Whole-body vibrations might be worse for you than you think

If you’ve ever ridden a particularly rough section of tarmac or taken a road bike onto terrain it wasn’t designed for, you’ll know how unpleasant the resulting vibrations can be. As it turns out, ‘whole-body vibrations’ can be a little more serious than just uncomfortable – over time they can increase the risk of various […]

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