Cyclists are obsessed with output. We spend fortunes on hardware and sof tware to monitor power, heart rate and calorie burn, to track our rides and compare ourselves with others.…
David Bradford
Here’s the science behind why Tour de France rider’s legs are so veiny
Polish rider Paweł Poljański posted an extreme looking image of his legs after a Tour de France stage, but why exactly were his legs so veiny?
Cycling and heart health: should you worry about pushing your heart too hard?
CW fitness editor David Bradford investigates growing evidence that years of endurance exercise can lead to troublesome changes in the heart.
Fizik R5 Artica winter shoes
On first look, opinions at Cycling Weekly were divided about the Fizik R5 Artica winter boots. As soon as I saw them, I wanted to love them. Unlike some of…
Can money buy you cycling success?
Love treating yourself to new kit or loathe the drain on funds? We talk to one big spender and one self-confessed tightwad
The man who saved my life: How one rider survived a mid-ride cardiac arrest
Saved by a swift-thinking passer-by after his heart stopped dead on a Sunday ride, Rob Burdett wanted to meet up to say thanks
Bulletproof your body: one hour per week to stay injury free
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your body
The truth about cycling and asthma
The use of asthma medication by professional cyclists is a controversial one, thrust into the limelight again as Chris Froome was found to have higher-than-permitted levels of salbutamol in a…
Camden X KPP Cycling Edition watch
In an era of 'smart' watches it is nice to take a break and look at something more stylish when cycling and the Camden X KPP Cycling Edition watch does…
Full survey results: One in 20 amateur racers admit to doping
One in 20 amateur racers have taken performance-enhancing substances over the course of their racing careers, a survey by Cycling Weekly has found.
Riding for his life: ‘Having an incurable cancer focuses the mind on your real priorities’
Dealt a devastating diagnosis, Bob Munro got on his bike, got fit, and set about raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to help find treatments that could prolong his life
Do cyclists really need to carb-load before a big ride?
With high carbohydrate intake now seen as a 'bad thing' in some circles, we take a look at pre-ride carb-loading and sift out the misconceptions
Should cyclists stretch to prevent injury?
Does stretching maintain flexibility and prevent cycling injury? Or is it just a waste of time?