How to be a better cyclist in seven steps
Straightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
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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Common cycling injuries: treatment and prevention
No one likes to be forced off the bike by injury. We round up some of the most common issues faced by cyclists and advise on how to treat and prevent them
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The Strava dilemma: Is it money well spent?
Now that Strava is charging £4 per month for full access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses whether, in terms of motivation and training benefits, it’s money well spent
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Nine ways to keep your cycling motivation going
Over the last few months, we’ve seen huge numbers of people jumping on the bike for the first time.
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Why summer 2020 could be the perfect time to start a cycling training plan
So far 2020 has been a daunting and unpredictable year.
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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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Calling all British cyclists: Tell us your best training routes
We want to share your go-to training rides with newcomers to the sport as well as more experienced riders looking to freshen things up
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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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Do fasted rides really work?
Whether it be losing weight, improving your on bike efficiency or utilising fat as a energy source. When executed correctly fasted rides can provide improvements across all areas of your cycling
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Diets have to change for world to experience benefits of increased cycling, new research suggests
Due to current diets, increased food consumption would cause a rise in greenhouse gas emissions
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'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...
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Saddle sores: how to prevent and treat them
Saddle sores can be an uncomfortable by-product of cycling - but with care and proper treatment they don't need to get in the way of a good ride
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How to prepare for the return of time trials (whenever that may be)
The 2020 time trial season has been unusual to say the least.
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Cycling and illness: Can intense training increase the risk of catching a virus?
The long list of health benefits from cycling are well-recorded.
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DIY bike fit: how to set up your bike
Getting professionally fitted to your bike can be a costly business. Is it really worth it — or can you sort your own set-up quite adequately for free?
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How to lose weight cycling: Six essential tips
Looking to lose weight cycling? Here's a quick guide to losing that weight to improve your riding
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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.
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Best power meters 2020: 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 these questions and more are answered in our comprehensive guide to power meters, including links to reviews of the latest products
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How to choose the right saddle for you
Finding the right saddle can take work - but the bottom line is that the vast majority of people can set themselves up so that they can cycle without pain, and time spent investigating the options can make a big difference
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Cycling training zones: power and heart rate zones explained
Thresholds, recovery rides, training zones… What does it all mean? Paul Knott investigates further
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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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The truth about veganism and cycling
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Here's how to stop indoor training leading to unhealthy bones
Cyclists are prone to weak bones. Laura Tilt explains how to keep yours strong and resilient
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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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Calories burned cycling: everything you need to know
We all want to know how many calories we burn while cycling, but while it's easy to make an estimate, it's hard to get an accurate figure. We explore common questions around cycling and calorie burn
