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.
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.
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.
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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Best 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
By Stefan Abram •
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From Watopia to Witheridge Moor: Transferring eRacing talent to the road
Can you turn e-racing performance gains into road racing success? CW’s Stefan Abram puts his Zwifting progress to the test by embarking on his first full season on the road
By Stefan Abram •
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The truth about cycling and back pain: Q&A with a myth-busting physio
Finding himself immobilised by lower back pain, CW fitness editor David Bradford goes in urgent search of expert advice to quell his fears and get him back on his bike
By David Bradford •
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Which is best – cycling or running?
Each sport has its merits, but we set out to see which is better out of cycling and running
By Richard Windsor •
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Secrets of the mountain G.O.A.T.s
What does it take to excel as a climber? We asked a selection of mountain GOATs – greatest of all time in their respective uphill specialism, from one minute to two full days
By Chris Marshall-Bell •
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'I literally couldn't sit down': The visually impaired rider who took on the British coastline record
Hungry for a journey of self discovery, Gavin Towers cycled the entire perimeter of mainland Britain
By David Bradford •
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Power to weight ratio: watts per kilogram explained and how to boost yours
Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must. Andrew Hamilton explains why and how
By Cycling Weekly •
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How to lose weight cycling: Six essential tips
If you're looking to lose weight cycling, here is a quick guide to reduce that number on the scales to improve your riding
By Cycling Weekly •
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Is going vegan really game-changing for cyclists?
Netflix film The Game Changers stirred up a furore around going ‘plant-based’ to get fitter, stronger and faster, but does the reality match the hype? David Bradford investigates
By David Bradford •
