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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.
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
How much protein do cyclists need?
It's not just for bodybuilders. Upping the protein in your diet could help you control your appetite and become leaner
Fat burning and cycling: separating the myths from the truth
Burn more fat and you’ll spare carbohydrate, lose weight and ultimately ride faster — that’s the theory. But does it work in practice, or is it all a bunch of…
Ideal cycling cadence: new evidence why amateurs shouldn’t pedal like Chris Froome
Scientists reveal more evidence of how pedalling a low gear at a high cadence could waste a cyclist's energy
Top 10 time saving nutrition tricks
1 Breakfast on overnight oats Rich in slow-release carbohydrate and lower in sugar than most cereals, oats are go-to breakfast fuel for cyclists, but standing over the stove making porridge takes…
Supplements for cyclists: health and performance boosters you can really trust
If just eating a healthy, balanced diet doesn't feel like enough, here's a look at some additional supplements which could increase your performance...
How to build your cycling endurance
Want to go long? We spoke to Hunter Allen about how to grow your engine
Why you need to stop worrying about your weight
Having learnt the hard way about body weight obsession, Charlie Graham-Dixon goes in search of a healthier perspective
How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
Six signs you’ve spent too long cycling indoors this winter
First there was the snow and ice, and now the incessant rain. It’s fair to say that the weather gods have not smiled kindly on cyclists in the last few…
Beginner’s bike fit: how to set up your bike
If ordering a brand new bike is exciting, then receiving it is the pinnacle of joy. So much so that it’s easy to whip it out of the box, set…
Beat the slump: shoulder and upper back pain for cyclists
Riding a road bike can cause you to roll your shoulders forwards, creating stiffness in the upper back, and the effects can be even more pronounced if you work at…
Spin classes: cycling inspired fitness or a road to ruined legs?
A spin class can give you all the benefits of a turbo session but with the added benefit of an instructor and a fun, sociable environment
How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?
Rest is crucial to adaptation and progression – most of us know that. However, the statement leaves a lot of questions unanswered, such as how many days off a week…
Best power meters 2019: everything you need to know before you invest
What is a power meter? Do I need a power meter? Which power meter is best for me and what features should I look for and be aware of? All…
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
Cycling knee pain: everything you need to know
Knee pain is common among cyclists - we explain some of the causes and how to address them with help from a coach, bike fitter and osteopath.
Lower back pain: causes and prevention for cyclists
Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects spinal posture
‘Will cycling change my body shape?’ – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? Or seeking hulkesque proportions? We've got the answers...
How to cycle faster and increase your average speed
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get…
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?
Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is better?
I recently concluded that I’m allergic to turbo trainers. The discovery of my unfortunate affliction occurred after several angst filled weeks where, following a new FTP test result, I just…
How to set your saddle height at home
Struggling with discomfort, knee pain, or just don't feel you're getting the power out? Here's how to adjust your saddle height for perfect pedalling
Numb feet and hands when cycling: how to combat the cold
Losing the feeling in your hands and feet is a common experience for cyclists riding through the coldest months of winter. Cold feet and hands can become numb and even…