"Endurance fitness is rented, not owned" – how to regain fitness faster after detraining, according to an exercise physiology expert
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Fuel price surge prompts 28% of drivers to cycle or walk more, according to Cycling UK survey
Cycling body calls for government support to promote journeys by bike
A whole new drivetrain for only £249? Last season’s Shimano XT has a massive 61% off now
Grab Shimano's mechanical XT drivetrain for £249 from Merlin Cycles
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I tested Aldi's bargain bike cleaning products – here's how they compare to the mainstream alternatives
Supermarket adds bike-cleaning essentials to Specialbuy, but be quick because when they're gone, they're gone
Review | The iXS Carve 1.0 helmet has ample safety tech, a comfortable fit and excellent storage for your glasses – as long as they're not too big
iXS’ latest lid is stuffed full of safety tech
The Bikonic Gas Stand is designed to lift heavy bikes without the cost of an electric stand
The Gas Stand enables you to work on the heaviest bikes with minimal fuss
I tested £6.57 AliExpress brake pads versus Trickstuff's £31 Power pads and a mid-priced rival – this is how much you need to spend
Budget, mid-range or high-end brake pads – which should you splash your hard-earned cash on?
Warren Rossiter | Big tyres and 1x groupsets ruled Paris-Roubaix – what does that mean for the future of road tech?
Warren is much more interested in the tyres and wheels that survived Paris–Roubaix than the featherlight ones used in the Tour
First-ride review | Marin TAM XR blends cross-country efficiency and downhill capability – it's a riot to ride
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Simon says | Paris–Roubaix is the greatest spectacle in cycling and the sport desperately needs more races like it
Pro racing needs more courses that pose technical as well as tactical challenges
32in forks were the key talking point of the world's biggest cycling trade show – here are the options we've seen so far
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Options are limited, but there are some quality choices on the market
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The latest addition to Colnago’s C Series is handmade in Italy and is said to have an "all-road soul"
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How Sir Chris Hoy's devastating prostate cancer diagnosis sparked a conversation about national screening
The campaign for better prostate cancer awareness has provoked important questions about the lack of testing and screening. Why are men dying unnecessarily?
Cyclists who use energy gels risk severe tooth decay – here's what a dental professor says you should do
An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth
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