<![CDATA[ Latest from Cycling Weekly in Training ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:34:51 +0000 en <![CDATA[ How do the pros train? Mattia Agostinacchio takes us through his pre-race week ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/how-do-the-pros-train-mattia-agostinacchio-takes-us-through-his-pre-race-week vpsYJ8CTScVxhGMf6sJdTX Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:34:51 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:41:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Irresistible tech or meaningless data: are body sensors the next frontier in marginal gains? ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/irresistible-tech-or-meaningless-data-are-body-sensors-the-next-frontier-in-marginal-gains zh92ZAgPQWx34S6qKrCEQe Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Recreational cyclists risk becoming too reliant on AI' – How cycling coaching platforms are changing the way we train ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/gadget-knows-best-how-are-ai-coaching-platforms-changing-how-we-train CPPQaCEPXqN55PZDVREeiL Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:48:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates train to be the #1 team In cycling ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/how-tadej-pogacar-and-uae-team-emirates-train-to-be-the-1-team-in-cycling yoLXsfxboyGbbhD5XL3FSC Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:09:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Never trust the forecast!' 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Studies show you can get just as fit training only at weekends? ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/weekend-warrior-training vL9wykCYS4g69YaiADqe94 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:27:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adapt, overcome, excel: five para-cyclists' incredible journeys ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/adapt-overcome-excel-five-para-cyclists-incredible-journeys wE5n56WpXbLBuyJaEgQeTF Wed, 21 May 2025 13:30:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hit a plateau in your cycling fitness? 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]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/many-rest-days-cyclist-take-week-406350 mEZyrc53NBCx55KULn4eFB Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:18:25 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:14:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to wear cycling: A temperature-by-temperature cycling dress guide ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/what-to-wear-cycling-a-temperature-by-temperature-cycling-dress-guide xnuStt6tutLofqoTz8JfhU Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:51:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Power to weight ratio explained: watts per kilo matter - here’s how to improve yours ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/the-importance-of-power-to-weight-and-how-to-improve-yours-164589 gf5BYN9jA9i6RCVgDVRQeL Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best workouts and training plans on Zwift, as picked by our coaching expert ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/the-best-workouts-and-training-plans-on-zwift-the-coachs-choice bsqxWVqr6o2JAYEEyQN3NZ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:18:41 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:14:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gains ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/13-ways-increase-average-cycling-speed-144937 8wjZ8tkU8CFTwDXTy2hXgR Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:05:23 +0000 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:26:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racers ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/cycling-training-plans-153049 4TTz1qAaC4fQK8YB9wvnpY Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:10:45 +0000 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ask a coach: ‘Is it worth doing fasted bike rides?’ ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/fasted-rides-really-work-344232 9wRn3Mb8CDQTt4VYtSiFzU Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:20:06 +0000 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:34:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ How often should I ride my bike to get fit? ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/often-cycle-get-fit-331996 mPb8M7e4awr5DGyo6zQYE3 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:23:48 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:32:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid them ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/five-ways-winter-cycling-ruins-your-fitness-and-how-to-avoid-them BB2jqEcMkbNsa3vus4XxdL Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:41:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winter ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/7-benefits-of-riding-outdoors-which-youll-miss-out-on-if-you-train-inside-all-winter FjProZn3TufPhCgUyzkbeT Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:25:31 +0000 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:55:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to challenge yourself on Zwift without entering a race ]]> https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/how-to-challenge-yourself-on-zwift-without-entering-a-race SpWaCxnaiSTyfahStSpLCb Sun, 15 Oct 2023 06:00:20 +0000 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:18:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are your indoor and outdoor rides working against each other? 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