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		<title>How to Train for Wicklow 200: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wicklow 200 is widely considered one of Ireland’s most demanding amateur cycling events. Riders who decide to train for Wicklow 200 quickly discover that this iconic sportive combines stunning scenery with relentless climbing and long hours in the saddle. Covering approximately 200 kilometres through the Wicklow Mountains south of Dublin, the route features a&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for L&#8217;Étape Dubai: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[L&#8217;Étape Dubai has rapidly become one of the most exciting amateur cycling events in the Middle East. Riders who decide to train for L&#8217;Étape Dubai soon realise that the event blends the atmosphere of the Tour de France brand with the unique demands of desert riding. Taking place on wide, fast roads around Dubai and&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for UAE Tour Challenge Ride: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UAE Tour Challenge Ride has become one of the most exciting amateur cycling events in the Middle East. Riders who decide to train for UAE Tour Challenge Ride quickly realise that the event offers a unique mix of desert landscapes, fast roads, and demanding climbing sections. Taking place alongside the professional UAE Tour, the&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Ring of Kerry Cycle: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is one of Ireland’s most famous and well-loved cycling events. Riders who decide to train for Ring of Kerry Cycle quickly discover that the event combines spectacular scenery with a genuine endurance challenge. Taking place on the southwest coast of Ireland, the route follows the famous Ring of Kerry&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Training for Durability: The Performance Metric That Decides Modern Bike Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For many years, cyclists judged performance using a relatively small number of metrics. FTP. VO₂max. Five-minute power. Sprint numbers. These figures still matter and remain useful indicators of physiological capacity. But increasingly, coaches and athletes are recognising that peak numbers alone do not explain race performance. Two riders may have identical FTP values and similar&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Hotter&#8217;N Hell Hundred: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hotter&#8217;N Hell Hundred is one of the most famous endurance cycling events in the United States. Riders who decide to train for Hotter&#8217;N Hell Hundred quickly discover that the challenge is defined not only by distance, but also by the intense late-summer heat of North Texas. Held each year in Wichita Falls, the event&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Cape Town Cycle Tour: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cape Town Cycle Tour is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular road cycling events in the world. Riders who decide to train for Cape Town Cycle Tour quickly realise that the event combines breathtaking scenery with a surprisingly demanding endurance challenge. Taking place around the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, the race&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Vätternrundan: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Vätternrundan is one of the most famous endurance cycling events in the world. Riders who decide to train for Vätternrundan quickly discover that the challenge is very different from typical sportives or gran fondos. Covering roughly 300 kilometres around Lake Vättern in Sweden, the event demands sustained endurance, disciplined pacing, and careful energy management&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Some Riders Perform Better in Races Than in Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most common observations among competitive cyclists is this: Some riders produce excellent numbers in training but struggle to replicate those performances in races. Others seem to do the opposite — their training files may look relatively ordinary, yet when the race begins they consistently perform at a high level. It can be&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Belgian Waffle Ride: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Belgian Waffle Ride has developed a reputation as one of the most demanding mixed-terrain cycling events in the United States. Riders who decide to train for Belgian Waffle Ride quickly realise that the event is not a typical road race or gravel ride. Instead, it combines steep climbs, technical gravel sectors, rough dirt roads,&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Leadville 100 MTB: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Leadville Trail 100 MTB has earned legendary status in endurance mountain biking. Riders who decide to train for Leadville 100 MTB quickly discover that the challenge goes far beyond riding a long distance. Set high in the Colorado Rockies, the race takes place almost entirely above 10,000 feet, combining long climbs, thin air, and&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Train for Unbound Gravel: A Complete Preparation Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How to Train for Unbound Gravel: A Complete Preparation Guide Unbound Gravel has become one of the defining events in modern endurance cycling. Riders who decide to train for Unbound Gravel quickly discover that success requires far more than simply riding long distances. Held in Emporia, Kansas, and shaped by the rough, exposed gravel roads&#8230;]]></description>
		
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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>Are You Actually Ready for the Season? (And How to Know)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every year, this is the moment. The long rides stretch out. The weather shifts. Race calendars fill. Group rides get sharper. Whether you’re targeting early Spring Classics in Europe, gravel races in the US, national road series in the UK, stage races in the Middle East, or a summer A-race later in the year, one&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Make the Most of Winter Training &#8211; Build, Don’t Burn Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1. Rethinking Winter: From Survival to Preparation A well-managed winter isn’t about endurance alone — it’s about setting up your body and mind for sustained performance later. Shift your mindset from “how do I stay fit?” to “how do I prepare to be faster, stronger, and fresher when it matters most?” Winter offers the perfect&#8230;]]></description>
		
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