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WEEK 12

Welcome to Bicycling's Winter Challenge!

Over the next 12 weeks, we will be bringing you expert articles, videos and guidance on not only getting through winter stronger and fitter than ever before, but to really enjoy the cold, winter months. For the novice mountain bikers, try our 40km programme and check out our skills video series. There is also expert advice and tips on nutrition, gear, bike maintenance, workouts to get you through winter fit, slim and healthy.

Enjoy!

MTB TIPS		Skills Videos
Ride switchbacks		Carrying your bike
	Stay in control and fly down tricky switchbacks with ease... Read more		Week12: Carrying your bike Read more

Beat the bulge		Workouts
Eat your veggies		Power Play
	Don’t ignore celery and lettuce. These pale veggies are surprisingly high in nutrients Read more		Put hustle in your muscles and punch in your pedals with plyometrics. Read more

Winter Gear		Bike maintenance
Change with the weather		Fix A Loose Headset
	You may get caught in the rain, but there’s no need to be caught unprepared. Read more		How to diagnose a loose headset - and fix it before it's too late. Read more

Diarist		Forum
Barry's wintery diary: Week 12		Join our Forum!
	How is Barry coping with the cold on the Highveld? Read his weekly diary. Read more		Chat to other cyclists trying to stay motivated through winter in our community forum. Read more

The Winter Challenge will be updated on Monday each week, for 12 weeks. To receive the updates by email, sign up here.

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Will you be trying to catch a glimpse of Lance Armstrong this week?
	Definitely! I`ve booked at one of the events

	I am going to keep my eyes peeled!

	Nah - I`m not a stalker

	If I see him, great. But I`m not going to hunt for him

Cape Town
19 / 24 38 km/h, S more

Durban
22 / 29 19 km/h, E more

Johannesburg
13 / 29 10 km/h, SW more

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