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Link to Dan Lloyd’s journey back to fitness and health: The importance of VO2 max
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Dan Lloyd’s journey back to fitness and health: The importance of VO2 max

In the second instalment of the series, Dan is looking into VO2 max and why it matters for health

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Calculating watts, café locks and CO2 flats – GCN Tech Clinic

Your latest bike-related questions are answered the GCN team in this week's episode of the Tech Clinic

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Link to Can you trust your power meter?
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Can you trust your power meter?

Understanding the limitations of your training tool can help you get the most from it

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Should we really be taking so much notice of what our FTP value is?

Why are cyclists obsessed with FTP numbers, and is it actually useful?

When it comes to training, we think you should avoid fixating on FTP to uncover bigger benefits

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Is power-to-weight ratio important for indoor training?

Keeping track of this metric is arguably just as important when riding inside on a smart trainer as it is on the open road

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Road bike versus MTB, BMX and track cycling - the ultimate drag race battle

Who's the fastest? Road cyclist vs mountain biker vs BMX rider vs track cycling athlete - who wins the ultimate bicycle race showdown?

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Understanding training zones will allow you to maximise your time on the bike to boost your performance

Getting the most out of your smart trainer with training zones

Using a smart trainer can open you up to training with power but what do all of the zones really mean?

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Link to Who are the most powerful cyclists in the world?
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Who are the most powerful cyclists in the world?

James Lowsley-Williams runs through the powerhouses – and their watts – from road, track, and BMX

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What are power and heart rate zones and what do they mean for cyclists?

Depending on which model you use there can be between three and seven training 'zones' - here we take a look at which model is right for you

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Can we keep up with Mark Cavendish's Tour de France power?

With the help of the sprinter's data, Conor and Hank try to replicate the toughest parts of stage 2

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