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More than numbers: Why Strava KOMs and QOMs don’t translate to race wins
If you’ve spent any time on Strava you’ll notice the same riders popping up again and again at the top of your local segment leaderboards. Often these riders are putting out world-class power numbers, and yet they’re a long way from being a professional racer. So why is that? Why don’t world class numbers on …
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Beating the heat: How to ride in (and adjust to) hot conditions
It happens at the start of every summer — you head out for a ride in conditions much hotter than you’re used to and you suffer more than you thought was possible. Your body isn’t used to the conditions and even a gentle ride can feel like an ordeal. Thankfully it’s more than possible to …
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What does a World Champion’s training look like?
We’ve followed Kate Courtney’s journey of an XC mountain biker from an aspiring U23 all the way to her Elite World Champion title in Switzerland last year. Kate has been a columnist for us and given us a wonderful glimpse into her racing and training philosophies, balance as a student, confidence and rituals, and the …
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