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The Tour de France rocks: A fascinating look at the geology of Le Tour
Love the mountains of the world's biggest bike race? Learn all about them (and much more) with GeoTdF.

In Western Australia, your mountain bike is breaking the law
The ripples from an outdated bicycle-width regulation, and the damage done.

How to fuel a Grand Tour: one rider’s daily carbohydrate intake, documented
Carbs, carbs, and more carbs.

What it takes to finish top-five in men’s WorldTour races
Here's what eight years of data can teach us about the pointy end of the hardest men's races.

Flanders Week Special: How to make the perfect Belgian frites
A former pro turned frite master shares the perfect recipe for a taste of Belgium at home.

How the volcanic eruption in Tonga was seen by cycling GPS – 4,000 km away
It looks like there's a glitch in the ride data, but there isn't.

Here's what a Quadruple Everesting does to the body and mind
One Everesting is hard enough. Four in a row? Extraordinary. Here's what it's like.

How cyclists respond to bad weather: Lessons learnt from 100 million rides
Data taken from 40 bike share schemes around the world paints an interesting picture of our willingness to brave the elements.

A do-it-yourself guide to fitting cycling cleats
Getting your cleat placement right is important to avoid strain and injury.

Will the break survive? Chapatte’s Law might have the answer
Commentators often talk about the break needing one minute per 10 km. But is it that simple?

Former pro Nikki Brammeier on cycling’s unhealthy obsession with weight
During Eating Disorder Awareness Week Nikki Brammeier opened up about her experiences in professional cycling.