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Poor roads are a hazard to cyclists
By Caroline Hamman on 24/01/2011 11:06:13
Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton warns of dangers of potholes
Britain's roads must be made safer for cyclists, says Olympic cyclist, Victoria Pendleton. With an average of ten potholes each mile throughout the UK, and pushing 2 million in total following the recent bad weather, the world sprint champion
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Cycling shades fit for the Tour
By on 04/07/2011 13:12:10
Lenses that can cope with all light and weather conditions give cyclists the edge in the gruelling Tour de France
How do they do it? Tour de France cyclists are going to spend the next three weeks in the saddle. It's a 3,600km marathon, and help get the most out of the riders is an array of specialist equipment.Bright sunshine, dark clouds, distracting glare
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Victoria Pendleton's top beauty products
By Emily Cole on 23/01/2012 15:24:15
How does Team GB cyclist Victoria Pendleton always look so great? She spills the beans on her favourite beauty products
World and Olympic cycling champion, Victoria Pendleton is determined to achieve another Gold medal at this year's London Olympic Games.The cyclist, who pedalled her way to an Olympic record at the Beijing Games in 2008, likes to look and feel
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Did you race the DIVA100 with Davina McCall?
By Nicola Davenport on 10/05/2011 16:30:30
Zest readers were among 500 cyclists on the charity cycle event
was up bright and early to set riders off on the 50km ride from Cowdray Park in Sussex on May 8, 2011, before joining them on the road herself.Cyclists could choose to follow a 50km or 100km circular route, raising funds along the way for children
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Vibrate your way to better bike fitness
By Nicola Davenport on 13/09/2011 20:37:05
Even Tour de France cyclists were using the powerBIKE to boost their performance in this year's race
Like powerPLATES, but prefer cycle training? Look out for the new powerBIKE, coming soon to a gym near you.The powerBIKE is the first bike to incorporate vibration training, leading to a more challenging workout.As with powerPLATES, cycle vibration training activates the stretch ...
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Stay well-groomed on two wheels
By Amber Alexander on 23/07/2011 08:09:23
Cyclists! Avoid the weatherbeaten look with products that can protect your skin while you're on the road
Is the wind-blast of cycling putting you off getting on your bike? Worried about chapped, weather-beaten hands and face?Nothing beats pedal power, but no one wants your skin to suffer. Take action to protect hands and cheeks:HandsTo help keep your hands soft and chap-free, choose...
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Zest visits the 2012 Olympics site
By Nicola Davenport on 22/11/2011 08:47:01
The chance to take a look at the Olympic velodrome (and other venues) with cyclist Lizzie Armitstead? Don't mind if we do!
Inside the VelodromeWow! Standing beside the spanking new indoor Olympic cycling track leaves sprint cyclist Lizzie Armitstead almost speechless.'It makes me realise how close we are to the actual Olympics, seeing this all finished and ready to use
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Shanaze Reade's top winter cycling tips
By Laura Potter on 16/11/2010 18:20:35
Cold weather putting you off cycling? BMX world champion cyclist Shanaze Reade helps you make sure your cycling habit survives the winter
LAYER UP'It's important to invest in proper winter clothing. Your hands are the first thing to feel the cold so upgrade from fingerless gloves to thermal and wear thermal trousers too - they'll keep your leg muscles warm, which is important for preventing injuries. And remember t...
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Shanaze Reade's top winter cycling tips
By Laura Potter on 22/11/2010 15:50:44
Does cold weather put you off cycling? BMX world champion cyclist Shanaze Reade helps you make sure your cycling habit survives the winter
LAYER UP'It's important to invest in proper winter clothing. Your hands are the first thing to feel the cold so upgrade from fingerless gloves to thermal and wear thermal trousers too - they'll keep your leg muscles warm, which is important for preventing injuries. And remembe...
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Beetroot makes you cycle faster
By Victoria Oliver on 06/07/2011 12:49:51
Drink beetroot juice to shave seconds off your performance time
Looking for a healthy way to shave seconds off your cycling times? Think beetroot, which contains levels of training-enhancing nitrate that can reduce blood pressure AND improve muscle performance.Tour de France cyclists take note...A study
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