Although most commonly associated with bodybuilding and gym work, protein is essential for making the most of the effort you’ve put in when cycling, no matter whether you identify as a sprinter, a long-distance endurance rider or anything in between. Protein is crucial to recovery and without it, you may not reap the benefits of the hard work put in. 

Knowing how much protein to consume at meal times as well as throughout the day as a cyclist can sometimes be a little confusing.

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The legs are tapered and have hems shaped to accommodate knee pads and a long 15-inch inseam. Instead of poppers, the shorts fasten with a short zip and sliding clasp, which is very secure.

HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR PROTEIN STRATEGY FOR CYCLING

• Bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7/Roubaix/Shiv (TT)
• Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace
• Wheels: Roval
• Finishing kit: Roval, Specialized, CeramicSpeed, Tacx, Garmin

The Lite version of the popular SingleTrack II shorts features a familiar tailored fit and length with a ‘barely there’ feel, being lightweight and breathable without compromising durability. A zippered fly with a popper closure gives the shorts a clean look and elasticated Velcro adjuster tabs enable you to fine-tune the fit around the waist.

There are three well-sized zippered pockets – two on the front and one on the rear. The high elastane content ensures stretch in all directions for an excellent fit, which can be altered via the adjuster tabs on the waistband.

The 13-inch inseam length of the regular version works perfectly with knee pads, and the shorter 10-inch version is great without protection.

The PFC-free DWR coating worked well to ward off the worst summer showers and puddles, with the water beading on the shorts’ surface.

The Endura SingleTrack Lite shorts offer the perfect balance between keeping you cool in the heat, providing protection from the odd scrape and splash on the trail, and offering an exceptional fit.

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The range of women’s mountain bike shorts is greater than ever, with styles available for all disciplines of mountain biking, from cross-country to downhill.

Women’s mountain bike shorts tend to comprise two layers, with an inner padded liner helping to prevent chafing and an outer short that usually features pockets.

A wide, elasticated back panel offers a fantastic fit, even if you have a much narrower waist than hips, and the shorts are cut high around the back, to keep you covered in the riding position.

Maria Victory

The legs are tapered and have hems shaped to accommodate knee pads and a long 15-inch inseam. Instead of poppers, the shorts fasten with a short zip and sliding clasp, which is very secure.

Endura Women’s SingleTrack Lite Shorts

• £80 as tested
• Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL – regular and short lengths
• Colors: ‘Berry’, black, ‘cayenne’, ‘harvest’, ‘kingfisher’, ‘saffron’

The Lite version of the popular SingleTrack II shorts features a familiar tailored fit and length with a ‘barely there’ feel, being lightweight and breathable without compromising durability. A zippered fly with a popper closure gives the shorts a clean look and elasticated Velcro adjuster tabs enable you to fine-tune the fit around the waist.

There are three well-sized zippered pockets – two on the front and one on the rear. The high elastane content ensures stretch in all directions for an excellent fit, which can be altered via the adjuster tabs on the waistband.

The 13-inch inseam length of the regular version works perfectly with knee pads, and the shorter 10-inch version is great without protection.

The PFC-free DWR coating worked well to ward off the worst summer showers and puddles, with the water beading on the shorts’ surface.

The Endura SingleTrack Lite shorts offer the perfect balance between keeping you cool in the heat, providing protection from the odd scrape and splash on the trail, and offering an exceptional fit.

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All the teams are on their brands’ top-tier groupset, with the exception of Team Coop-Hitec Products, who appear to be riding Shimano Ultegra. As we pointed out in our Shimano Ultegra review, it’s not much of a sacrifice because the internals are the same, Ultegra just weighs a little more.

The Tazer employs the brand’s signature JS Tuned suspension system, which uses two short, counter-rotating links. 

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The new bike is Intense’s first aluminium bike in six years. The American brand says it harks back to its roots, with the hydroformed 6061 T6 alloy frameset bringing the durability and aesthetics of its original bikes to the Tazer Alloy.

Intense Tazer Alloy Expert

• Fork: DVO Diamond E3, 160mm
• Shock: DVO Topaz E3 Air
• Motor: Shimano EP600
• Battery: Shimano Steps 504Wh
• Drivetrain: Shimano Deore
• Brakes: TRP HD-M843 Trail EVO
• Wheels: WTB ST I30 TCS 29in (front), WTB ST I35 TCS 27.5in (rear)
• Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.6in (front), Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.8in (rear)
• Price: £4,499/$6,499/€4,999

Safety features include a GPS tracker, available through the Ultima app, and the Neutral gear setting that locks the cranks when the bike is stationary.

Intense says the new Tazer Alloy shares a similar geometry to the carbon-fibre framed bike, with head angles remaining similar around the 64-degree mark.

There are subtle geometry differences between the models, with the Tazer Alloy Pro featuring a 64.6-degree head angle and the Expert a 64.8-degree head angle for a large-sized frame.

Reach measurements appear up-to-date, with the Pro 465mm and the Expert slightly longer at 467mm. Chainstay lengths remain the same across the models and sizes at 450mm.

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