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Blood Test for
Male Cyclists
Unlock your cycling potential with our sports blood test for male cyclists, It provides accurate insights into your body's performance and recovery, allowing you to optimise your training – whether it's nutrition, recovery, or muscle performance.
Finger Prick Kit
sports doctor review
Validated & analysed by NHS Lab
Results in 2 working days
£120 per test
Flexible subscription
What gets tested?
18 Biomarkers
- Active B12
- Cortisol (9am)
- Creatine Kinase
- Creatinine
- eGFR
- Ferritin
- Haemoglobin
- hs-CRP
- Luteinising Hormone
- Prolactin
- Red Blood Cell (RBC)
- Testosterone (total)
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Thyroxine (T4, free direct)
- Triiodothyronine (T3, free)
- Urea
- Vitamin D (25 OH)
- White Blood Cell Count
Additional biomarkers can be added by personalising this test.
What are biomarkers?
Biomarkers are specific compounds we can detect in your blood sample that reflect different things about your health. Your test will tell you your levels for each of the above biomarkers, and whether they are in a normal range.
What's included
The test includes everything you need to collect your blood sample and return it to our lab:
- A blood sample collection kit, which will be delivered within 2-3 working days
- A Tracked 24 envelope to return your blood sample for free
- Accredited lab analysis
- Results within 2 working days, once your blood sample arrives at the lab
- A review by a sports doctor
- A secure app to review your results and doctor's comments
Blood sample collection options
Finger prick kit (FREE)
All our kits require a finger prick blood sample which is quick and easy to do at home. But if you don't like the idea of squeezing blood out of your finger, here are some other options:
A home visit by a nurse (+£60)
Have a nurse visit you at home to take your blood sample from your vein. The kit will come with everything the nurse needs to do the blood sample collection. Once you've placed your order, we'll be in touch to arrange an appointment.
Visit a clinic (+£45)
You can visit one of our partner clinics to have a nurse take a blood sample from your vein. Select this option at checkout where you can also see which clinics are near you. Once you've placed your order, we'll send you an email to arrange your appointment.
Organise a nurse myself (FREE)
If none of the above options work for you, you can arrange your own medical professional to collect your sample. There is no additional charge for this. Once you've ordered your test, we'll send you everything you and your chosen medical professional will need to collect a sample and post it back to our labs.
You can choose your blood sample collection method in the checkout. Learn more about sample collection.
When to take the test
We recommend you collect your blood sample within 3 hours of waking up and before any strenuous exercise.
Benefits of Blood Testing for Cyclists
Improving Performance
Unleash the true potential of your cycling performance with biomarker testing. Our comprehensive blood test for male cyclists measures key indicators that influence your endurance, strength, and recovery. Gain insights into your body's unique responses to training, nutrition, and stress, allowing you to optimise your training.
Recovery and Avoiding Injury
Prevent overtraining, the silent saboteur of cycling performance, by understanding your cortisol levels. Cortisol, a stress hormone, can slow recovery and increase the risk of injuries. Our test provides insights into cortisol levels, enabling you to tailor your training schedule and optimise your body's ability to adapt. 75% of Edge customers improved their cortisol levels after their first test.
Fine-tune Your Nutrition
Our test evaluates essential nutrient levels, including iron, B12 and vitamin D, ensuring you're adequately replenishing your body. With this information, you can refine your diet to optimise energy production, prevent fatigue, and support muscle recovery.
Track Testosterone
This test measures your total testosterone, a key hormone that impacts muscle strength, endurance, and recovery. Understanding your hormonal profile empowers you to make informed decisions about training intensity, nutrition, and recovery strategies to maximise your cycling potential and avoid overtraining.
Longevity and Cycling Health
Optimise your cycling performance and overall health with a deeper understanding of your body's biomarkers. Our cycling blood test evaluates inflammation and stress, providing insights into your body's resilience and potential for longevity. You’ll be able to address any imbalances or deficiencies early on to promote long-term cycling success and overall well-being.
Make Data-Driven Decisions
You might already track data as part of your training, from average speed and cadence to bike weight and heart rate, so why not keep track of what’s going on inside? Our cycling blood test for men provides actionable insights into your biomarker profile, empowering you to make informed decisions about training, nutrition, and recovery.
join thousands of cyclists upgrading their body’s performance through biomarker testing
74%
Cortisol & Prolactin
74% of our athletes saw their stress reduce
64%
Ferritin
64% of our athletes saw their energy levels increase
75%
hs-CRP
75% of our athletes saw a reduction in inflammation
74%
Urea
74% of our athletes saw an improvement in hydration
Used by professional Athletes
I find the information about my blood values at different points in the season very valuable; it helps me guide my training and monitor the training load. Equally my nutritionist, coach and gym coach use this information to better enable them to direct my training. It’s a complete team effort and Edge makes this possible. Plus the test is super quick and easy.
Used by professional Athletes
I started using Edge when I was in a hard block of off-season training preparing for the Commonwealth Games. In the time that I’ve been monitoring my biomarkers, I’ve learnt a lot about my body, the way it reacts to certain stressors and how to look after myself with a view to optimising performance. Having access to historical and current data from the Edge tests I have been much more aware of what issues I might be having and also far better informed before having a discussion with the doctor.
Used by professional Athletes
I have a real belief that it is not about how hard you can train, but how long you can train. Consistent improvements over time instead of short bouts of hard work split up by long periods out. Edge is an important component of maintaining this healthy training balance. I’ve learnt a lot about my body, the way it reacts to certain stressors and how to look after myself with a view to optimising performance.
The process is easy
Get your kit
We will send you a simple finger-prick blood test kit to collect your sample at home.
Post to our lab
Use the free Tracked 24 return envelope to post your sample to our accredited lab for analysis.
Get your results
View a detailed breakdown of your results along with commentary from our sports doctors.
Track biomarkers over time
By tracking biomarkers over time you'll be able to see the impact changes to your training plans are having on your health.
We're changing people's lives
Customer service has been fantastic
Prompt, timely and very satisfactory. I had an issue, I gave feedback. They responded directly to the feedback. We both learned something and I am happy to be a client once more. Well done Edge, I just wish more companies looked after their clients like these guys.
Paddy Finn, 23 Feb 2024
Great service!!
Used this service a couple of times now, and they’ve always done exactly what they’ve said! I’ve received my results perfectly. One of my tubes clotted before the lab received it one time, but forth edge sent another free of charge and the second attempt was successful! Some of the bad reviews here are all human error, always check your emails because forth do a great at keeping in contact and they always respond to my emails very quickly.
Thomas Robertson, 02 Oct 2023
Impressed with the level of service and…
Impressed with the level of service and communication.
Stuart Obree, 27 Sept 2023
Very professional company and very…
Very professional company and very simple process, will use again.
Trev, 31 Aug 2023
Fast, accurate, informative!
Fast, accurate and informative blood profiling to keep fitness and performance on top.
Mr. Joe Beer, 10 Aug 2023
Other Sports Tests
Blood test for
Male Triathlete
Male triathletes are turning to our home blood test to measure specific biomarkers, essential to training load, nutrition and recovery in this gruelling discipline.
18 Biomarkers Included
Sports doctor review
Flexible subscription
Results in 2 working days
Blood test for
Male Runner
This test, designed for male runners, helps to improve endurance, speed, and performance plus reduce injury and illness downtime.
18 Biomarkers Included
Sports doctor review
Flexible subscription
Results in 2 working days
Frequently asked Questions
How does the subscription work?
When you purchase this product the subscription frequency will be every 6 months but you can change this frequency during checkout to suit your needs. Your next test will then be sent out automatically and your payment card will be billed. You can manage your subscription through your own personal dashboard where you view your results. You can change the frequency or cancel the subscription at any time.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancelling your subscription is quick and easy. Simply log in to your Health Dashboard and click the cancel button.
How soon will the test arrive?
If you order your test before midday on a Monday to Friday then your kit will be dispatched the same day. All our kits are sent out via Royal Mail first class post, so it should be with you within 1-2 working days.
When will I get my results?
We aim to deliver your results within 2 working days of your blood sample arriving at our lab.
How do I view my results?
When you buy your test, we will ask you to create an account with us during checkout. This will give you access to your own, secure health dashboard where you can view your results.
How secure is my data?
We have strict processes in place to ensure the protection of your data. Following GDPR the company also operates under tight legal rules about the sharing of data which ensures that data is only shared if it is crucial to the delivery of our service. For example, our doctors see customer results at the time of review, however, after review, access to results is withdrawn.
How do I find out my results are ready?
We keep you updated throughout the process by email and text message. We will let you know when your blood sample has arrived at our lab. Once the blood sample has been analysed one of our doctors will review your results. Once your results are ready, we will email you and send you a text message to let you know your results are ready for you to view in your health dashboard.
Does a doctor review my results?
We have a team of doctors and nurses who look at all results and will comment on any results that are outside of the normal range for your age.
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