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Riding Position

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How to prevent numb hands when cycling

If you’ve ever felt your hands go numb while riding your bike, follow these simple tips to prevent it from happening

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Link to How to gain more speed for free: Top 5 aero tips that don’t cost a fortune
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How to gain more speed for free: Top 5 aero tips that don’t cost a fortune

The more aero you are the faster you will go and you don’t have to spend a fortune to reap some easy benefits

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Link to Is the peloton actually taking the UCI’s lever position regulations seriously?
A lot of team bikes at the start of Brugge-De Panne looked to have lever positions that exceeded the 10 degree regulation

Is the peloton actually taking the UCI’s lever position regulations seriously?

Regulations around the angle riders can have their levers look to be largely ignored across the professional peloton at Brugge-De Panne

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How to improve your pedalling technique

It may seem like there’s only one way to turn a pedal, but here’s how to fine-tune your riding

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How to set your road bike's saddle height

Saddle position has a big impact on pedalling efficiency and injury prevention, so it's important to get it right

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How to hold your handlebars like a pro

Getting your grip and position right is more important than you might think

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Bike handling drills to turn you from passenger to pilot

Try out these six exercises to elevate your skills and confidence on the bike

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How to set up and adjust your brake levers

Our guide to getting your brake levers in a comfortable position on your road bike

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How to find the perfect bike fit

Numb hands, a sore back, or a stiff neck can ruin your ride and cause long lasting injuries. Follow these steps so you can ride efficiently and comfortably

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Signs you bought the wrong size bike

An easy mistake in the world of online shopping, here’s how to identify and ill-fitting bike and what you can do about it.

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Link to How to choose a road bike saddle
Flat saddles suit riders who like to move around on the saddle

How to choose a road bike saddle

A well-fitting saddle is essential for a comfortable bike ride.

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How to ride a bike

Never learnt how to ride a bike? With our handy tips anyone can master getting around on two wheels

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How to fit new cleats to your cycling shoes

Setting up new cleats on your cycling shoes can be quite a fiddly process. Follow these steps to make fitting new cleats to your cycling shoes easier.

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Top five tips to get comfortable on your saddle

With these tips, you can ride comfortably all day long.

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Link to Tall vs small: how much difference does body size make when cycling?
Tall vs small: which is faster?

Tall vs small: how much difference does body size make when cycling?

Your height impacts your cycling performance - we did the research to find out how.

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Different riding position on flat handlebars vs drop bars

Should you buy a flat bar or drop bar bike?

Here’s what you need to know about handlebars when choosing your next bike.

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Clipless pedals: what are they and how do you use them?

We explain everything you need to know when going clipless.

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