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  10th June 2016 - Road.cc Energy Gels review Stealth Energy Gels deliver an impressive energy boost and are some of the nicest tasting nutrition I've used over the years. They use mostly natural flavourings and sweeteners and aren't overly sweet and sickly like a lot of other gels on the market. In fact some of them, the Citrus and Lemon & Lime, are a touch on the bitter side – which for me makes a refreshing change. The range is produced by nutrition company Secret Training. At the helm is ex-pro Tim Lawson who, as you may know, was...

The last round of the Tour Series took place in Portsmouth, an evening of exciting racing and more than a little drama saw JLT Condor p/b Mavic retain their hold on the Pearl Izumi Red & White Leaders Jersey. “The series was anything but easy, despite our dominance in race wins. Five weeks of racing and late nights really wore us down. We clicked as a team and once we had the momentum from the first few victories, that really spurred us on to keep attacking. Everyone rode as a unit and knew where they had to be and mark...

Even the best can get caught out, when a little forethought and preparation can prevent unnecessary sun related injury.  Who can forget the severe sunburn suffered by Chris Froome in 2014.  Checkout the Cycling Weekly report here. Let’s not forget that sunburn is an avoidable injury Most people are aware of the potential chronic health risks from sunburn, but it is also worth considering that sunburn is an inflammatory condition placing additional stress on the body.  This additional stress will compromise the body’s ability to adapt to training. Prevention really is the best option.  Whilst many options have been used...

Tinkoff's squad for this year's Giro d'Italia face 3.463km with a 164.9km daily average. There will be 3 individual time trials, 7 stages for the sprinters and 4 high mountain stages.

JLT Condor p/b Mavic, Britain's longest standing professional cycling team, have already rung up a number of strong victories this season with young rider Stevie Williams taking third in the New Zealand Cycle Classic ahead of One Pro Cycling's James Oram, whilst sprinter Chris Lawless was the first British rider to notch up a UCI win of 2016.  Russell Downing and Conor Dunne both scored UCI race wins in the last two weeks at the Tour de Loir et Cher (UCI 2.2) and Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic (UCI 1.2). Tour of Yorkshire Selection Russell Downing Conor Dunne Chris Lawless Steve Lampier...