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Link to Coffee and cycling: Does caffeine make you faster on a bike?
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Coffee and cycling: Does caffeine make you faster on a bike?

Conor Dunne and James Lowsely-Williams find out whether you can really gain speed simply by drinking a cup of coffee

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The truth about counting calories and whether it can aid weight loss for cyclists

Ollie Bridgewood takes us through the science of calorie intake and when it is and isn’t useful when it comes to fuelling and weight management

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Does fuelling like a pro rider let you ride faster?

Will consuming super high levels of carbohydrates help Hank to ride harder for longer? There is only one way to find out

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The best emergency snacks to keep you cycling

When you’re low on energy, sometimes the petrol station is the only option. What are the best food and drink options to get you on your way again?

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Gravel racing: top tips to make your first event a successful one

Alex Paton went out to Australia for the inaugural pro gravel race RADL GRVL. Did he survive and how should you prepare yourself for racing on the gravel?

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Hydration in cycling: Who's the sweatiest GCN presenter?

Precision Fuel & Hydration join Conor to help explain about the importance of tailored hydration

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Link to No more 'super petrol' but better science: Jens Voigt on why Pogačar and Thomas can conquer Giro-Tour double
Whilst Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard have been synonymous with one another in recent years, Geraint Thomas has an important part to play in the story

No more 'super petrol' but better science: Jens Voigt on why Pogačar and Thomas can conquer Giro-Tour double

Former German professional tips Tadej Pogačar to become the first rider since Marco Pantani to win the men's Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same season

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7 bits of advice new cyclists should ignore - for now

If you are new to cycling you might need to be a little bit selective on the advice that you get given, so here are some of the things we think you should ignore

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Link to How many calories do you burn when cycling?
Understanding your calorie burn rate is important for fuelling your rides

How many calories do you burn when cycling?

Here's how to work out how much energy you use on a ride

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How cycling nutrition is made: Behind the scenes with Science in Sport

Conor Dunne visited the SiS factory to learn how the company makes its energy gels, bars, chews and drinks

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Cycling on a budget: how to spend your money wisely

Cycling is an expensive sport, with seemingly endless lists of kit to acquire. It's easy for the bills to start racking up. Here we take a look at some smart decisions to make your hard earned money go further.

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Link to Beer, milk, and pickles – the method to Lachlan Morton’s nutritional madness
Lachlan Morton has once again astounded with his eating - as well as his riding - on the Great Divide challenge

Beer, milk, and pickles – the method to Lachlan Morton’s nutritional madness

EF Pro Cycling's nutritionist explains the philosophy of 'gas station nutrition' and what sets Morton's stomach apart

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Should we be training like Fausto Coppi and Eddy Merckx?

We have a look at which training techniques from days gone by are worth giving a try, and which are best consigned to the history books.

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Science in Sport have become synonymous with Ineos Grenadiers since 2015

Ineos Grenadiers extend Science in Sport partnership until 2026

Future of long-term partnership will include a PhD programme at Liverpool John Moores University

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What Should You Eat And Drink When Cycling?

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Tour De France 2013 - Inside The Saxo-Tinkoff Kitchen

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