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Ischial bursitis – How to spot this sit-bone injury and stop it …

WebThe ischium is the sitting bone part of the pelvis and the bit that rests on the saddle. Although it’s quite unusual in cyclists, if you spend enough time in the saddle then a sac …

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Everything you need to know about disc brakes

Web9 of our favourite disc brakes. Shimano Tiagra ST-4720 STI & BR-4770 brakes — £187.99/brake & lever. TRP Hylex RS brakes — £130. Shimano 105 R7020 — …

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How to boost your cycling fitness when you’re aged over 50

WebThere’s loads to think about when it comes to fitness as we age, so it becomes a matter of getting the balance right. “You’ve got three pillars to your fitness: …

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Cycling could improve health of people with kidney failure

WebThe study found that getting patients on bikes saved up to £1,400 in healthcare costs per patient. Cycling during dialysis could drastically improve the heart …

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Power-to-weight ratio: what is W/kg, and why does it matter

WebWell, higher is better. I’m a pretty big rider at 92kg, and my FTP is around 315W, giving me a power-to-weight ratio of about 3.4W/kg. That’s fairly average. I’m a …

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What is the environmental impact of the bike industry

WebChatting to one of the industry's leading sustainability bodies, Shift Cycling Culture, it is easy to pick up a tone of optimism - although the non-profit organisation's …

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Cycling can make your bones brittle; here's how to stop it

WebThe NHS suggests that most adults need around 700mg of calcium a day for healthy bones. Bear in mind that you get 544mg in a pint of whole milk. More good …

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Cycling Health Q&A: Prostate problems

WebUPDATED Thu, Mar 17, 2022 14:10. 14. Men may be notoriously reticent to talk about their health – and even more so when it concerns the more personal areas of the body. But …

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How to decide on the best Specialized saddle for your type of riding

WebGarrett explains: “When sitting in the commuter position you’re really upright. As you shift into an aggressive riding position, with a low front end, your pelvis rotates …

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All you need to know about replacing disc brake pads road.cc

WebFirst carefully remove the clip and pin and put them somewhere safe. Now, extract the worn out brake pads and dispose of. Next, and this is the trickiest part of the …

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Best road bike saddles 2024 — here are the top bike seat picks for

WebSwitching to a high-performance, lightweight saddle is one of the easiest upgrades to save weight and improve comfort on your road bike. Few component …

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Best road bike handlebars 2024 — fine-tune your bike's front end …

WebWe've spent thousands of hours testing hundreds of sets of the best road bike handlebars over the years, so we thought it was only right we put our favourites …

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The best bike saddles: our top picks

WebThe Prologo Dimension AGX 143 T4.0 is an impressively comfortable saddle that's well-made and comes in at a decent price overall. AGX stands for 'adventure, …

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Best tandem bikes 2024 — should you buy a bike made for two

WebUpdated April 25, 2021. A tandem bike can be the secret to combining a relationship with a bike obsession: a bike built for two will enable cyclists of different fitness to ride together, …

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Best bike pannier bags and pannier racks 2024

WebFind out about the best bicycle pannier racks and pannier bags you can buy. All of the products included in our bumper guide have been ridden and tested in real …

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Strava encourages obsessive tendencies road.cc

WebSat, Feb 01, 2020 11:54. 6. Strava can create “obsessive tendencies which need to be avoided" in cyclists, according to a new university study. The study explores how fitness …

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Your complete guide to Shimano’s GRX gravel groupset road.cc

WebThis article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Shimano GRX is a …

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Review: Garmin HRM-Pro Plus road.cc

Web8. Garmin's HRM-Pro Plus heart rate monitor is up to three or four times the price of some on the market, but if you are already enrolled in the Garmin 'family' of …

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