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JULY/AUGUST 2016
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The Science Of Wheeee!
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‘Becoming one with the bike’ is
a phrase we use half-jokingly,
when we’ve had an awesome
ride. But there’s a name for that
experience; and we look deeper
into it – to uncover a science
that will ensure you enjoy every
ride, every time.
BY PATRICK BRADY
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Ride In The Big Ring
You need to be in tip-top shape
to qualify for the Olympic games.
We spoke to seven South African
Olympic hopefuls, to find out
how they reached those levels –
and how you can, too.
BY JONATHAN ANCER
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More Than A Tour De
France Preview
The TDF is an intense event
filled with colour and steeped
in history. We’ve tapped into all
of this to bring you the ultimate
Tour fan guide – including some
tips that will get you racing like
a Tour pro.
BY ANDRÉ VALENTINE
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Buzz
Remember when MTB had soul?
Or does it still? Read this – then
decide for yourself.
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Ask
Bicycling
What’s the one exercise
guaranteed to ramp up your
power output? Find out here.
36
Fetish
We mull over the wow factor of
SRAM’s new wireless RED eTap
groupset.
24
Eat
The ultimate protein-packed
breakfast. And it’s gluten-free.
38
Action Figure
Inside the head of Michael
Strasser – the fastest cyclist
across Africa.
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The Scientist
Travelling to an away race? Be
cautious. Here’s why.
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The Coach
Modify your training slightly –
and never plateau again.
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My Bike
Gareth Wright’s 1963 Foldable
T&C ‘Pocket Bici’ (yes, that’s
how you spell it).
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Training
Our essential winter guide to
riding inside. Don’t miss it.
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Freewheelin’
“Tackling the Epic were
a pair of Estonians: Erki
Kukk and Martin Loo.
I ain’t shitting you...”
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In My View
Cherise Stander vents her anger
at dopers – and the people who
embrace them.
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Taming The
Pain Cave
Five top indoor trainers
– to
keep you pedalling, when the
weather keeps you inside.
BY OLI MUNNIK
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Forkin’ Light
All-new spec, and claiming to
be Fox’s lightest fork – we
give the new 32 Step-Cast the
Bicycling
treatment. Does it live
up to the hype?
BY OLI MUNNIK
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Get Dialled In
We review two new pairs of
shoes – and prove that lighter
doesn’t necessarily always
mean better...
BY OLI MUNNIK
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Rants & Raves
14
Editor’s Letter
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Rider2Rider
34
StyleMan
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Race Diary
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Recommended Races
98
The Frame
88
Aero Isn’t Everything
In their quest to generate speed,
helmets have lost their aesthetic
appeal. So we set out to find and
review two of the best-looking
(and fast) helmets out there.
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