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		<title>The Rise of Gravel Racing (And Why It Changes How You Should Train)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, gravel racing has evolved from a niche corner of cycling into one of the fastest-growing disciplines in the sport. Events that once attracted a few hundred riders now regularly sell out with thousands on the start line. Major professional teams are fielding dedicated gravel riders. Some of the biggest names in&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Benefits of heat training in cycling</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Science and Benefits of Heat Training for Cyclists In the relentless pursuit of marginal gains, competitive cyclists are always exploring innovative ways to enhance endurance, efficiency, and overall performance. One such approach that has gained significant traction is heat training, often referred to as &#8220;heat acclimation.&#8221; This method involves structured training in hot and&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Keytones and Cycling</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Like all sports, cycling is no stranger to training trends, each promising that elusive marginal gain. Some trends are backed by solid scientific evidence, demonstrating tangible performance benefits, while others thrive on marketing hype, team endorsements, and vocal advocates. Regardless of their credibility, these trends quickly permeate the peloton, trickling down to amateur and recreational&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>UCI Bans Carbon Monoxide Rebreathing – But Is It Gone for Good?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[UCI Bans Carbon Monoxide Rebreathing – But Is It Gone for Good? As of February 10, 2025, the latest UCI substance ban has taken effect, this time targeting carbon monoxide (CO) rebreathing—a practice that has gained traction in recent years. Like many regulatory decisions in professional cycling, the move has sparked debate. While some question&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyclocross – Where Grit and Glory Converge</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the world of cycling, there’s a discipline that stands out for its unique blend of excitement, challenge, and camaraderie. Cyclocross, often referred to as “CX,” has captured the hearts of both riders and spectators alike. This adrenaline-pumping sport combines elements of road racing, mountain biking, and obstacle courses, resulting in a thrilling spectacle. The&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 rules for post exercise nutrition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So, it turns out not only do you have to fuel well before and during your ride, but you’ve also got to think about afterwards as well. Hard work this cycling lark. Here are our 10 things to think about when considering your post riding fueling strategy. 1. Post exercise nutrition has three purposes: Replenish&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Has Covid put the final nail in the coffin for UK grassroots road racing?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having Raced on the open roads since 2009 myself and coached around 100 riders of various levels over the same time period, planning the seasons’ race program had become something of a second nature to me. Each year I would follow a similar pattern of when I would plan in the first half of the&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>PrideRevolution</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PrideRevolution So the cat’s out of the bag, turns out cyclists too can have different sexualities. In a recent, amazing, publication for The British Continental, followed by featuring on the BBC LGBT Sport podcast, one of our coached athletes has come out to the world. Not that he was necessarily all the way in the&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cycling Glossary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We know that there are a lot of buzzwords, abbreviations and scientific terms to be found when it comes to cycling and training. We&#8217;ve pulled together a number of our more common terms to break them down a little and make them easier to understand. Let&#8217;s start off easy&#8230; Ride : a journey made on&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Case study: A client with a chronic underlying health condition.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At RideRevolution we are used to working with competitive cyclists and helping them achieve better racing results, but just as much satisfaction can be gained from helping a client for different reasons altogether. Case study: A client with a chronic underlying health condition. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Evolution of RideRevolution</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Being a relatively new company heading into these challenging COVID times, we were a little apprehensive about how things would go during the 2020 season and how it would affect the normal athlete recruitment period going into 2021. However, a strong start to summer lead to Tom Neale coming onboard as our third coach, and&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Keeping That Motivation Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2020 hasn’t been the most awe-inspiring year for anyone, but we stand by our coached athletes and every decision they’ve made in their sporting year. Even in these testing times they’ve been smashing every bit of training they’ve been given. And on the whole they’re performing better than ever. Yes, the results sheet does not&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Always Have Fun</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cycling is a demanding hobby and sport no matter what level you’re riding at. And it can certainly take it’s toll mentally and physically. Chances are you’re not being paid to ride your bike, and that you’re either in education or you’ve got an actual job that pays for you to be able to push&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Staying motivated through the winter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cycling &#8211; Staying motivated through the winter With the short days, dropping temperatures and often poor road conditions, winter can be a tough time for those of us who train outdoors. We have put together a few tips to help you keep you motivated to push on through to the spring! 1. Kit &#8211; Making&#8230;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Competitive cycling over 40</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[paulsouthern]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 20:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Is it still worth having a cycling coach when you are past 40? We spoke to coached rider Paul Southern, 46, for his opinion. ‘I&#8217;m not sure that 40 is necessarily the start of a slippery slope in terms of cycling performance, I guess it probably varies rider to rider. It is however, inescapable that&#8230;]]></description>
		
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