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The London-Paris - Stage One - Dry Run: A rather wet affair, but a great dress rehearsal for the real thing

Monday 10th June 2013

Last Wednesday I joined HotChillee on The London-Paris' Stage One Dry Run. Each year, before HotChillee's flagship event kicks off, the Ride Captains cycle the first stage in preparation. I was stationed in the Lead Car for the day, guiding the riders along their route.

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From Alpine Challenge to Cape Rouleur

Monday 10th June 2013

A short history of long term HotChillee member Jacky Bernett's experience over the years with HotChillee events and a detailed account of her time at this year's Cape Rouleur - "I started cycling just over 3 years ago and having completed The London-Paris twice, Alpine Challenge and Flanders twice - a new challenge was on its way."

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Training Ride #6 Ride Captain Reports

Thursday 6th June 2013

Ride reports for the 6th HotChillee Training Ride of 2013. An insight into each groups ride from the Ride Captains themselves.

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Riding The London Paris 2013? Meet your therapy team

Thursday 6th June 2013

For the fourth year as HotChillee's Sports Therapy Partner we will be on site to treat riders every step of the way from London to Paris: Our skills include: physiotherapy, injury prevention and rehab, sports massage, taping, spinal and joint manipulations, dry needling, acupuncture, sports specific stretching, injury prevention, TENS, rehabilitation, ultrasound & a shoulder to cry on.

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What to pack for The London-Paris?

Tuesday 4th June 2013

One of the most stressful aspects of The London-Paris for 1st time riders is 'what do you pack for 3 hard days on the road, as well as a night in Calais, a night in Amiens and a night in Paris?' Ride Captain Gareth Wilson shares his suggestions on what to pack for The London-Paris.

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Ride Magazine - The Cape Rouleur - Mad Dogs & Cyclists

Tuesday 4th June 2013

Ride magazine's Tim Brink did a ride report feature on the Cape Rouleur 2013. See what Tim had to say about our blistering hot four day event..

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Nutrition: Innovations

Monday 3rd June 2013

The 3rd in a series of articles on nutrition from Ride Captain Juliette Clark. Everyone has heard of Sir Dave Brailsford's famous "aggregation of marginal gains" philosophy, now very much part of cycling folklore, but in reality does this have a place in amateur endeavour? And can we apply it to nutrition?

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Nutrition: Recovery - "Eat today to ride tomorrow"

Sunday 2nd June 2013

In the April Hub a basic fuelling strategy was outlined which advocated consuming between 60 and 80g of carbohydrate per hour, achieved by a palatable mix of drinks, gels and bars. In this article, the next step is taken to reflect on the additional considerations required for a 3-day endurance event.

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Nutrition: The Basics

Sunday 2nd June 2013

In this, the first in a series of Nutrition articles for the Hub, Ride Captain Juliette Clark introduces some of the fundamentals of fuelling requirements for the events.

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Cycling and music meet at The Early Riser Festival

Saturday 1st June 2013

Lee Reynolds joined the HotChillee Community when he rode The London-Paris 2012 for UK Youth. He has since created his own cycling event, well not just an event, but a festival. Taking place over the first weekend in August, the Early Riser Festival of Music & Cycling literally has something for everyone – a Cyclosportive, Endura Mountain Bike event, kids stuff, music, great food and much more. This will be great training for all Alpine Challenge riders, plus family fun in a stunning location

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