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Drugs and the Tour de France

The Tour de France is 'infamous' for drug use. But what drugs? And how do they work? FitnessDoc, Dr Ross Tucker explains the more common ones.

6 nutrition tips for the Cape Epic

All set for the Cape Epic? Correct nutrition is essential for optimal performance in extreme sports such as long-distance cycling, says Woolworths dietician Maryke van Zyl.

Cycle tour updates

Keep up to date with the latest news and hot tips for the Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour here.

Breathe easy

It's not just strong legs that make you ride better; your lungs play just as big a role. The bottom line is that if you breathe better, you can ride further and faster.

Cut-off times for 2011 Cape Argus

You have seven-and-a-half hours, from the moment that you cross the start mat, to finish the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. Here are the cut-off points along the route.

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Desilusionada says...

What a KUKC story. Vitamin C and Cysteine are 2 different things. Vit C is a vitamin, C is a protein. Very poor reporting!!! Vitamin C leads to TB breakthrough
Clean machine

Where do all the bikes go the morning after the Argus? Given their multiple benefits, these beautiful beasts should grace our streets every day of the year.

Cape Argus cycling tips

As the 2012 Cape Argus Pick ’n Pay Cycle Tour race day approaches, Fiddy Gey van Pittius of Virgin Active offers the following advice in the days leading up to the race.

The view from the saddle

Forget the exercise bike in the gym; get on a real bike and you'll be astonished at the spectacular places pedal power can take you.

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