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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Tips for effective rest and recovery after cycling
Everybody’s heard it said that recovery is as important as training — Peter Stuart looks at what you could be doing to optimise the adaptation process while you’re off the bike
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When is it too hot to race?
Reaction to heat is individual - but there are some steps we can all take to keep ourselves hydrated
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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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The Sufferfest launches training plans tailored for eRacing demands
Indoor racing is short and punchy - these plans aim to get your form nailed
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Is your bike set-up too aggressive?
We can’t all be Geraint Thomas, so should we have a bike like his, asks Simon Smythe
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Cycling and heart health: should you worry about pushing your heart too hard?
CW fitness editor David Bradford investigates growing evidence that years of endurance exercise can lead to troublesome changes in the heart.
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Highway to hell: crossing 340-miles of desert in pursuit of a record
London-to-Paris record holder Jonathan Parker set his sights on a far more formidable parcours — the 340-mile highway across China’s ‘Desert of Death’
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'How do cyclists get big legs?' - you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
Looking to build some muscle through cycling? You may need to hit the gym, too
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How bad is a broken femur and what is the normal recovery time?
We spoke to an expert about the typical recovery period following a broken thigh bone
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Are cyclists under-fuelling to breaking point?
Chronic under-fuelling may be endemic among cyclists, according to research — and if so, we're storing up a bone health timebomb
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How to decode your data… in five minutes flat
There’s little point uploading your rides to Strava if you’re not going to study the data. In just five minutes, you can learn how to train smarter and race faster, as Jim Cotton explains
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How to reduce the effects of hay fever when cycling
Hay fever can be a nightmare for cyclists, but there are effective steps you can take to reduce symptoms and keep riding explains Vicky Ware
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Cycling training plans: for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
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How to master riding long climbs
You won't find as many long climbs in the UK as you will on the Continent, but when you hit one you want to be in a position to conquer it. Use these technique, kit and nutrition tips to master long climbs
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How to survive hard back-to-back days on the bike
Riding back-to-back days later in the year? We've got tips to help you to the finish line in the best shape possible...
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Six people who will transform your cycling
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Are you addicted to cycling?
In the realm of competitive cycling, the line between dedication and addiction can be ultra-fine. Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry searches for a meaningful distinction
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How to set your saddle height: a beginner's guide
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
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What do professional cyclists eat?
Learn from the pros to fuel your cycling performance, manage your weight and improve your health
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Seven ways to find great new places to ride
Bored of riding the same old routes? Struggling for inspiration on how to find new roads to ride? Let us help you
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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 your mean looking meaner
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Cycling training zones: power and heart rate zones explained
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Five lactate lies: what lactate means in cycling
Why are the levels of lactate in your blood so imporant? Andrew Hamilton finds out...
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Is a gluten-free diet beneficial for cyclists?
Would ditching gluten from your diet make you a better cyclist? We explain what gluten is and why some cyclists could benefit from cutting it out of their food
