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4 of the Best TT Bikes Under $3,000
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4 of the Best TT Bikes Under $3,000

Check out four of the best TT and Tri bikes for under $3,000...

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How to Layer Up
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How to Layer Up

We show you how to layer up and stay warm on the bike, regardless of the weather. ...

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Tour 2017 unveiled: less time trialing, fewer climbs but steeper gradients
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Tour 2017 unveiled: less time trialing, fewer climbs but steeper gradients

The organisers of the Tour de France have opted for a course with many new climbs in the 2017 route....

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Pickle juice, the cure for muscle cramps?
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Pickle juice, the cure for muscle cramps?

The exact cause of muscle cramps is not well understood and the cure is possibly more of a mystery. ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Cyclocross Bike
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Cyclocross Bike

Everything you need to know about cyclocross bikes and how to choose the right one...

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Best Mid-Range Endurance Road Bikes for $3000
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Best Mid-Range Endurance Road Bikes for $3000

Our Top 2017 mid-range endurance road bikes for $3,000...

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Event Guide to Cycling Nutrition
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Event Guide to Cycling Nutrition

Got a cycling event coming up? This guide to training and racing nutrition will make your time on the bike for more enjoyable...

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How to Pump Up a Bike Tire
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How to Pump Up a Bike Tire

Just getting started in cycling? Here's how to correctly inflate your tires ...

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How can I make tough tire changes easier?
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How can I make tough tire changes easier?

Whoever came up with the saying “it’s like riding a bike” as a way to explain something as easy, never changed a flat tire....

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Best Budget Mountain Bikes for $500
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Best Budget Mountain Bikes for $500

Short list of the best budget $500 mountain bikes for 2017...

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How to ride the perfect time trial: Constant power vs variable power
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How to ride the perfect time trial: Constant power vs variable power

Nick Squillari combines real-world experience with recent research findings to help give you a leg-up in your next race against the clock....

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Rails, channels and facelifts: what all of the options mean for Fizik’s Aliante saddle
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Rails, channels and facelifts: what all of the options mean for Fizik’s Aliante saddle

In this review, CyclingTips tech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a look at five versions of the Aliante saddle from Fizik....

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Mountain Bike
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Mountain Bike

Everything you need to know about mountain bikes and how to choose the right one...

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Off to Rio! Your guide to the women’s Olympic road race
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Off to Rio! Your guide to the women’s Olympic road race

Here’s everything you need to know about the women's road race in Rio 2016 ...

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Rio Olympics Cycling Events Guide
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Rio Olympics Cycling Events Guide

Here's your arm chair guide to all the cycling events at Rio...

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Aero vs Endurance vs Lightweight Road Bikes Explained
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Aero vs Endurance vs Lightweight Road Bikes Explained

We break down the differences between the three types of road bikes: Aero, lightweight and endurance...

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How to Fit and Change Brake Pads
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How to Fit and Change Brake Pads

Find out how to change and replace your brake pads with this quick and easy guide...

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How to Fit and Change a Chain
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How to Fit and Change a Chain

Find out how to change and replace your chain with this quick and easy guide...

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