Fitness
Cycling Weekly’s fitness pages cover everything from pro level training to the occasional cyclist wanting to lose some weight. Whether it’s how Bradley Wiggins trained to win the 2012 Tour de France or how to survive a hilly sportive, we’ve got the information you need to improve your riding.
+ NUTRITION
If you’re serious about your cycling you need to be serious about your nutrition. Eating the right diet is key to fueling your rides and recovering afterwards. There’s a lot of bad advice out there, so we keep it simple, with real life advice from qualified nutritional experts. Learn what to eat, what not to eat and when to eat it.
+ BIKE FIT
Getting your riding position right is key to optimal performance. If you’re serious about improving your riding, or just looking to make yourself more comfortable for a long day in the saddle, getting the right bike fit is key. Our bike fit section brings you the best of the bike fit theories and practices currently out there.
+ TRAINING
There are an infinite number of ways to train, from simply riding your bike all day to short, structured power intervals. Whether you’ve got all the gadgets or just ride on feel, we can help you tailor your training to your goals. Or just help you enjoy riding your bike by helping you get a little fitter.
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Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong launches coaching programme designed to get more women cycling
Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong has launched a new training programme designed to get more women engaging with cycling.
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Tips to help you complete the CW5000 Challenge
Top tips from a coach and CW5000 riders
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‘World Championships are decided by pacing’: How important is it to pace your ride for time trials, racing and sportives?
Geraint Thomas wowed cycling fans earlier this year with his phenomenal World Championships time trial ride.
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How much training is enough? The secrets to making long-term fitness progress
The key to making progress is to do just the right amount of training and no more. Hannah Reynolds sets out on a mission to quantify ‘enough’
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Should you use a power meter during training? Here's what the experts say
With even some pro teams cautioning against an over-reliance on power meters, Dr Josie Perry makes the case for staying in touch with your winning instincts
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Indoor trainers: what is electromagnetic resistance and can it make you fitter?
Indoor training is growing in popularity in cycling and with new technological developments the discipline is only expected to continue its upward trajectory.
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10 tips for improving your indoor winter workouts
We show you how to make the most of your indoor workouts
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The long and the short of Covid-19 for cyclists
Dr Josephine Perry unpicks the coronavirus risks and precautions specifically relevant to cyclists
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New Sufferfest indoor training plans help you ‘hit the reset’ for winter
For cyclists, the transition into the winter months can be a disheartening period.
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'The biggest skill any rider can have is to feel something and not be told by a screen': Tao Geoghegan Hart - a week in training
In 2019 CW was allowed a glimpse inside a week of training with the now Giro d'Italia winning Tao Geoghegan Hart
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How to stay motivated through winter - top tips from the pros
Mountain biking, running and even chopping wood are what the pros are recommending us all to do this coming winter
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Best energy drinks for cycling: hydration explained
Can the right drink really improve your performance or are you better off with good old H2O?
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Best power meters: everything you need to know before you invest
Everything you need to know about the best power meters, including what they are, key features, and how to use them as well as our pick of the best
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Best clipless pedals: systems explained and the best models reviewed
Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists
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Indoor training apps for cycling compared: which is best for you?
Indoor cycling can get boring - but there's a host of training apps out there that can make it fun. We give you the run down on the best out there
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Energy gels: what to look for and six favourites
Love them or hate them, there's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide to what for look for, as well as a few of our favourites
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Best energy bars for cycling: seven favourite flavours
For a quick, tasty and convenient on-bike snack, little beats an energy bar. We get stuck into seven of the best.
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The Sufferfest turbo training app: everything you need to know
Looking to break up the boredom? Here's everything you need to know about training with The Sufferfest app
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Hot weather cycling: five tips to help you keep your cool
A spell of hot weather needn't stop you enjoying your riding, as long as you take some precautions to prevent over-heating and dehydration
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How to be a better cyclist in seven steps
Straightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
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Common cycling injuries: treatment and prevention
No one likes to be forced off the bike by injury. We round up some of the most common issues faced by cyclists and advise on how to treat and prevent them
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The Strava dilemma: Is it money well spent?
Now that Strava is charging £4 per month for full access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses whether, in terms of motivation and training benefits, it’s money well spent
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Nine ways to keep your cycling motivation going
Over the last few months, we’ve seen huge numbers of people jumping on the bike for the first time.
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Why summer 2020 could be the perfect time to start a cycling training plan
So far 2020 has been a daunting and unpredictable year.
