Health
"I can go from leading a race to being dropped": if pollen allergies wreck your rides, here's how to fight back
Seasonal allergies affect 25% of riders, but there are ways to beat hay fever – and the competition
"Be honest with me" – 10 things your doctor wants you to start doing now
From eating more fibre to getting more sleep, Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi reveals the easy health upgrades we should all focus on
Can cyclists' huge consumption of sugar trigger diabetes? Some experts are sounding the alarm
Pro-level carb strategies have filtered into amateur cycling, but eating like Tadej Pogacar when you don’t ride like the Slovenian could be sabotaging your metabolic health
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How riding a bike smoothes the rough edges of ageing: "It's the playing that keeps you young"
We know cycling boosts our physical health as we age but can it also help us come to terms with getting older?
10 things doctors wish men knew about testosterone
From diagnosis to treatments, testosterone is shrouded in myths, misconceptions and misinformation. Here are 10 key facts doctors want all men to know
5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health
Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease
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
Intense training has been linked to infertility – should we be worried as committed cyclists?
Here's how endurance enthusiasts can protect their procreative powers
This is why your knees hurt when cycling – and here's how to fix them
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Why explosive, off-the-bike exercise slows ageing after 40 – plus 5 workouts to build a stronger body
Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older
5 types of back pain cyclists suffer from – and the proven ways to fix them
Four out of five of us will suffer from back pain in our lifetime. Learn the moves that’ll keep your spine strong
Moving forward: how cycling brought relief after a cancer diagnosis
The story of one man who found his way back to cycling after getting the right support and guidance
Why you need to start cycling: 27 science-backed benefits for your brain, body and life
Essential reasons to take up cycling, from improved fitness to happiness and longevity
Diets don't work for men who want to lose weight – but these 5 things do
Research suggests men require a gender-specific approach to weight loss, fusing camaraderie, fitness targets and group exercise
Why electrolytes are so important to cyclists – and so many others waste their time taking them
What you need to know about this important tool in exercise
The science-backed route to New Year weight loss: 3 key lessons
Three tips to achieve healthy, consistent weight loss
Forget 10,000 steps a day, it’s a 1960s marketing gimmick – here's what you need to do to enjoy a longer life
Fewer steps, faster walking and more resistance training are all key to longevity
12 tips to keep you riding in cold, wet conditions
How to ride in the frost, wind and rain this winter
The 3 red flags for low testosterone – and why they are all that matter
Studies have finally revealed the top three symptoms of low testosterone, which all men should be on guard for
"I found it hard to accept I was no longer a rider" – what Nathan Van Hooydonck did next after the cardiac arrest that nearly killed him
The 27-year-old was one of the world’s fittest pro cyclists when a heart attack took it all away in an instant. We find out how he’s coping with his new way of life
This broccoli shot promises to lower blood lactate – and send your endurance sky-high
A Nomio shot contains isothiocyanates, which prime the body to handle physical stress
Heart problems can strike any cyclist – here's how to navigate an alarming diagnosis
Nick Christian examines the mental scars of riding with a worrying heart condition
These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach
From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching
