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'There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age' – Why are cycling's veteran pros refusing to slow down?

When it comes to the age of professional cyclists, teenage stars attract most of the attention, but a growing number of riders are still going strong as they near 40.

'There are two kinds of ages: the number in your passport and your body age' – Why are cycling's veteran pros refusing to slow down?

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When it comes to the age of professional cyclists, teenage stars attract most of the attention, but a growing number of riders are still going strong as they near 40.

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When it comes to the age of professional cyclists, teenage stars attract most of the attention, but a growing number of riders are still going strong as they near 40. What's the secret to their age-defying success?

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