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How tracking your period, heart rate and vital stats can help female cyclists with performance – and where should we still 'use our feeling first'
By Emma Cole published
Member Exclusive In the first of Cyclingnews' women's health series, as health-tracking technology becomes ever-present in cycling, how are female cyclists using it to monitor their health, and is all this data actually beneficial to fine-tuning our training?

'We have to protect our riders from burnout' – How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling
By Stephen Farrand published
Feature 'Now I see how tough being a rider in modern cycling really is' says Tudor team owner Fabian Cancellara

'Small percentages can make a huge difference' - What's the science behind cycling's long-range attacks?
By James Witts published
Member Exclusive From Tadej Pogačar’s long-range raids to Ben Healy’s solo masterclasses, the modern breakaway is undergoing a rapid transformation as more riders successfully go it alone

I tried nasal strips for cycling to find out if they're just the latest trend, or a real performance enhancer – here's how they stack up to the marketing claims
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive Cyclingnews takes a deeper dive into the nasal strips you'll have seen plenty of pros wearing, what they promise and what they deliver in terms of improving breathing and performance on the bike

Ergogenic edge or empty promise: How do we know what's really inside cycling supplements?
By James Witts published
Member Exclusive Legal ergogenic aids, such as gels and powders, are omnipresent at both elite and recreational levels. But, as you'll discover, not all products are created with quality control at their heart, with some even containing prohibited substances

Cycling's blood flow restriction boom – what's proven, and what isn't
By James Witts published
New research, new tech and new partnerships are pushing blood flow restriction training from rehab niches to the frontline of performance innovation. Cyclingnews investigates whether it's a breakthrough or just a buzzword

From Pistolets to Performance Gains: Inside Remco Evenepoel and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's fuelling strategy
By James Witts published
From periodised carbohydrates to gut training, here we reveal the nutritional methods that Remco Evenepoel’s new team hope will power him to progress, plus how they can boost everyday cyclists, too

Beyond the Crash – Health, safety and recovery time for athletes who have experienced significant trauma
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive Cyclingnews investigates the long road to recovery after the most severe crashes that WorldTour stars experience, from the medical treatments and rehabilitation to the psychological support

How sweat and breathing sensors are signalling in a new era of marginal gains
By Emma Cole published
Quenching the cycling thirst for data never stops as new wearables provide more insight for performance strategies

Why are more juniors making the leap directly into the WorldTour? A deep dive into the new normal
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive From training to travel, Cyclingnews looks at how junior riders are tackling the changes that come with signing a professional WorldTour contract
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