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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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.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan •
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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
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan •
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Climb like a Grand Tour stage winner
How to climb faster without losing weight? Chris Marshall-Bell asks all-star selection of WorldTour stage winners
By Chris Marshall-Bell •
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How to be aero (without breaking UCI rules)
Cycling’s governing body has banned the forearms TT position on road bikes, so what is the next fastest position?
By Alex Ballinger •
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How cross-training can help reach your cycling goals
Got a big challenge lined up for later in the summer?
By Paul Knott •
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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
By Stefan Abram •
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Eight HIIT workouts for faster rides
We take a look at eight sessions perfect for getting training benefits in a constrained time schedule
By Paul Knott •
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You ARE a real cyclist: Taking on impostor syndrome
In a sport hung up on rules and details, it’s easy to feel you’re falling short of the mark and failing to fit in. Dr Josephine Perry goes to work on impostor syndrome
By Josephine Perry •
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How quickly do you recover when you taper for a race?
The science of tapering can be a minefield, even for the most experienced cyclist.
By Alex Ballinger •
