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Power-to-weight: What is it and why should you care about it? +Video

The yardstick by which professional cyclists are measured - is it something you need to worry about?

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High intensity intervals better for weight loss concludes study

Thought to result in either greater energy expenditure after exercise or suppression of appetite

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Eat yourself fit: nutrition for weight loss

Get in shape for the summer's big rides

Cycling app of the week: Lifesum

The new year has arrived, and our bellies are resting on our top tubes after a period of festive over-indulgence here at road.cc. Enter Lifesum, a handy and extensive meal/activity planner to help lose those excess pounds…

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Cycling to work as effective as daily gym visits for weight loss, study finds

People commuting by bike lost more than 9 pounds on average over the study period

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Middle-aged cycle commuters typically 4-5kg lighter than those who drive to work

Public transport also shown to offer health benefits over driving

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More cycling might not mean greater weight loss, according to study

Researchers say that beyond a certain point energy requirements plateau

Fat Guy Across America

40-stone American rides across America to lose weight and get his wife back

Eric Hites inspired by Proclaimers' '500 miles' hit song

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New study confirms weight loss effect of commuting by bike

Leaving car at home resulted in 7kg weight loss

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‘Myth of physical activity and obesity’ editorial suspended by journal

Article had attracted strong criticism from experts

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