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Features, heat, Learn, Science - November 18, 2020

Can heat acclimation really improve endurance performance?

In a recent CyclingTips article sport scientist and cycling coach Dr Jason Boynton discussed how to optimize indoor training by manipulating environmental conditions. In that article he left us with a bit of a teaser by saying that heat acclimating for the purpose of improving performance is more complex than it might seem. In this …

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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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Speed wobbles: How they start and how to stop them

You finish climbing, crest the hill, then start flying down the other side. And then, out of nowhere, it happens. You’re not riding recklessly; you’re not even pedalling. But suddenly, as you pick up speed, the bike takes on a life of its own. What starts as a small wobble quickly becomes much more. The …

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e-bike, Features, Learn, Science - June 24, 2020

The e-bike you can control with your mind

You sometimes hear cyclists say that their bike has become an extension of themselves. That when they’re in the zone, and everything is feeling just right, the bike disappears beneath them; that person and machine become one. But what if there was a way to integrate yourself and your bike even more closely; to control …

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Temperature doping: Are there optimal conditions for indoor training?

More riders than ever have turned to indoor training in recent months as the world continues to battle with COVID-19. While riding indoors offers much of what outdoor riding does, there are clear differences. The thrill of descending, the joy of being out in nature, the simple pleasure of going somewhere — none of this …

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