Cycling Weekly's fitness pages cover everything from pro level training to the occasional cyclist wanting to lose some weight. Whether it's how to survive a hilly sportive, improve your FTP, or prepare for your first race, 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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Can you train through the pain to get even fitter?
It’s a universal truth in cycling: when the hard effort hurts too much, we back off and slow down. But can we train our ability to tolerate pain? Steve Shrubsall finds out
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'There was a timebomb in my head': One cyclist's amazing comeback from a debilitating stroke
One year on from a devastating brain haemorrhage, Steve Curran tells us about his determination to regain mobility and return to cycling
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Nutrition for winter cycling: how to fuel off-season miles
Getting the most out of your winter training means making sure you are optimally fuelled for every ride. Joe Laverick investigates the specific demands of cold season nutrition
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Savour the moment and love every ride
Struggling to enjoy your riding through the winter? Here's how to live in the moment and fall in love with riding all over again
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Tick off your first 100-mile event: tips to get you from 60 to 100-miles
Want to graduate from 60-mile rides to 100-milers? We show you how to do it
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Cycling and cramp: the fact, the theory and the fallacy behind the affliction
What are the causes and treatments for the lightening bolt of pain poised to hit cyclists at the very worst moment?
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Best clipless pedals: systems explained and the best models reviewed
The best clipless pedals are essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the pedal systems available for cyclists
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Glutes 'not firing'?: How to make the most of the biggest muscle in your body
Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture and overtraining can all lead to ineffective use of your backside
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How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?
We all know we need rest, but the specifics aren't always so black and white
