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Ex-Professional Cyclist Dan Lloyd is here to answer questions that you've sent into GCN using the #TorqueBack hashtag
Questions we tackle this week include
- What normal foods are good for eating on the bike?
- How can I train for hills when I live nowhere near them?
- Is there a weight difference to consider when carrying things on a bike compared to your body?
- Why can FTP become higher on the open road compared to the open road?
- What is the true purpose of a cycling cap?
- Do pro-cyclists get back problems when they are older due to riding in extreme positions?
- Would you rather ride in the best weather but terrible traffic, or the worst weather and no traffic?!
- If I only have budget for one bike, what should I buy?
- I'm training for my first century ride, should I take any days off before the event?
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