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Not cycling can make you a much stronger cyclist. That’s the counterintuitive message many tunnel-visioned cyclists need to hear. Yes, you love riding your bike, and the best way to get better at cycl

Despite decades of scientific research, getting fit on the bike still hinges on old-fashioned hard work. Are we looking for complexity where the answers remain simple, asks James Shrubsall

The Doc’s half-arsed training’s not even fooling himself

With sweltering days becoming ever more frequent, Steve Shrubsall seeks expert guidance on strategies to avoid the risks and keep the heat at bay

Mention the Ironman bike leg to any triathlon novice and watch as their jaw drops and their mind is blown. Some 180km (112-miles) after a 3.8km swim and before a marathon run? It’s the stuff of endura

Refusal to deviate from your favourite training format puts you at risk of improvements stalling