The science of speed part 2 land

Drag-cutting designs boost your speed but there’s more to it than ‘smooth and skin-tight’

But why the sudden penchant for wearing oversized pointy helmets with no vents? Well, the UCI’s technical regulations don’t draw a distinction between ‘time trial’ and ‘aero road’ helmets, so enterpri

HELEN WEBSTER 220’s editor is also a qualified open-water swimming coach. ROB SLADE 220’s resident adventure seeker and former staffer. EDWARD PICKERING Cycling author, also races run distances from m

In days gone by, winter riding was a stern test, as much because of the kit we had to wear as the weather we wore it in. Bibtights were akin to the wearing the lower half of a wetsuit with some fleece

These new carbon wheels feature a modernised rim profile designed to make riding faster and easier. The V-shaped outer rim has a bend halfway up the rim wall, designed to create a boundary layer of ai

Profligate perspirer Duncan Craig wipes his brow and dives deep into the science of sweat to discover how savvy moisture management and strategic hydration can boost running performance