Fitness
All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with cycling.
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 Aero for everyone? I got an AI-based bike fit and saved dozens of wattsI got a bike fit from AiRO, an AI-driven app that gives bike fitters actionable CFD modeling without the wind tunnel By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 
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 Indoor cycling benefits - six reasons to ride inside this fall and winterTime efficiency, training specificity and more control over external factors are just a few, here are some others... By Emily Tillett Last updated 
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 Should I eat real food or sports nutrition products for cycling? A look at what's best for fuelling a ride, and whether ultra-processed items are an issueGels or jam sandwiches, carb powder or flapjacks? By James Shrubsall Published 
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 Explore the world from your indoor trainerSponsor Content Created With Rouvy Escape the pain cave; explore 44,000 kilometres of ultra-realistic routes from around the globe with Rouvy. By Simon Fellows Published 
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 Best indoor training apps for cycling: virtual riding platforms and training appsWhether it’s virtual racing and riding or training tracking, planning and analysis, there are plenty of options to choose from - here’s our top picks By Tom Epton Last updated 
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 Echelon EX-5s review: a real competitor to Peloton and this one might just charm you off the proper smart trainer tooWith convenience the real key to forming good habits there's a lot going for this kind of exercise bike, even if you're a 'proper cyclist' who has overlooked them before – if you can get past the obvious differences By Hannah Bussey Published 
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 It's indoor training week on Cycling WeeklyThe clocks have gone back and the temperature has dropped, but that's no reason to stop riding. By Simon Richardson Published 
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 I’ve been waiting for years for the Wahoo KICKR CORE to be updated but now it has, no one is talking about its best feature…Sponsored by Wahoo Fitness It looks the same but there's more to the new indoor trainer than initially meets the eye! By Jamie Williams Published 
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 Zwift versus TrainerRoad: which indoor cycling training app is right for you?Whether socially motivated or data-driven, your perfect fit could be one (or both!) of these popular indoor cycling and training platforms By Christopher Schwenker Last updated 
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 Zwift versus Rouvy - how do the two virtual riding platforms stack up?To determine which aligns best with your objectives, we pit Zwift against Rouvy—two leading indoor cycling apps providing group rides, workouts, races, and social interactions in a virtual environment By Christopher Schwenker Last updated 
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 Marginal gains or major risks? Introducing and assessing cycling's latest training hacksFrom restricting blood flow to inhaling deadly gas, cycling’s latest ‘hacks’ blur the line between innovation and insanity. Which ones are worth taking seriously? By Rob Kemp Published 
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 No matter how good you think you are at looking after your bike, I bet you haven't checked this setting in years. I ignored it, and could have been seriously injuredHow two of the smallest screws on your bike can have one of the biggest safety impacts. By Hannah Bussey Published 
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 Want to ride further? Here's how to build your cycling endurance effectivelyWe spoke to Hunter Allen, co-author of training bible, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳, on how to grow your engine By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated 
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 No more fuelling guesswork: We trial the home test kit that promises carb precision – to the gramHow much carbohydrate do you need to consume per hour on the bike? A new test promises to give you a precise number. Cycling Weekly tries it out By Pat Kinsella Published 
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 I was broke, depressed and disillusioned – Here's how I cycled my way back to health and happinessHow do you rebuild your fitness, confidence and joy in cycling after years of stress, burnout and poor health? Cycling Weekly's tech editor did exactly that – and these are the lessons he learned along the way By Andy Carr Published 
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 Building muscle might just be the best way to improve your riding; especially as you ageThere are myriad benefits to strength training, from improved power to better neuromuscular efficiency. And the benefits increase as you hit middle-age By Rob Kemp Published 
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 All you’ll ever need, from your first indoor ride to your 10,000th: the Elite Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click bundle delivers pro performance at an accessible priceSponsor Content Created With Elite This all-in-one indoor training experience for budget-conscious cyclists is a sophisticated, space-saving solution that just works. By Simon Fellows Published 
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 Riding a bike faster means turning the pedals harder, so is understanding of today's training techniques really helping people go faster?Have power meters, heart-rate monitors and training software made any difference to how we train? By James Shrubsall Published 
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 New Rwandan inspired virtual world added to MyWhoosh ahead of UCI World ChampionshipsNew route and a three-part challenge to unlock in-game updates By Simon Richardson Published 
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 The first rule of Sunday Race Club? You talk about Sunday Race ClubSponsored by MyWhoosh Steve Shrubsall got served up a hearty helping of humble pie during his first foray into the fast and frantic world of MyWhoosh's SRC By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 Saved by a doping test – Torstein Træen, who was treated for cancer after abnormal blood result, now in the Vuelta a España's red jerseyWhen his team doctor called about an abnormal test result, Torstein Træen could not believe what was happening – but it would turn out to be a potentially life-saving red flag By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated 
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 Being a pro cyclist was sanctioned selfishness, but now I have to go to birthday partiesCycling Weekly's columnist, Dr Hutch, is out of excuses to get out of bad social events now he doesn't have to train as much By Michael Hutchinson Published 
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 If I could make use of my underexploited fat stores, my ultra riding would improve dramatically. Here's how I went about tapping into themIntrigued by the prospect of burning more fat, we dial in the optimal intensity and put it to the test By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 'If you think you're suffering, you don't have enough problems in your life' – the anatomy of a cycling time trialDissecting the physiology of a 10-mile TT minute by minute, Steve Shrubsall suffers for the sake of science By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 I was praised for looking like a 'real athlete' – but I was starving myself to death: Why male cyclists need to open up about eating disordersAn anorexia survivor speaks out about cycling's dangerous culture around food and weight By Michaél Costello Published 
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 How to strike the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor cyclingSponsored by MyWhoosh You don't need to make a choice between riding indoors or outside –combine both for the ideal cycling mix for optimum performance By Rob Kemp Published 
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 Are you riding too much? Studies show you can get just as fit training only at weekends?“Weekend warrior” used to be a term of derision – but new science suggests two well-executed rides per week could be all you need By Hannah Reynolds Published 
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 FAQs of the Tour de France: How lean? How much power? How do they pee mid-stage? All that and more explainedEver wondered why riders have such veiny legs? Do riders share rooms? How does a 60km ride count as a rest day? We take a look at the burning questions and those you never thought to ask By Chris Sidwells Last updated 
