How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
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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How listening to music can boost your training performance
The relationship between music exercises has been well researched, with multiple studies exploring how beats can reduce fatigue and give a boost to motivation.
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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
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How to win a bike race without leaving your house
Online racing is opening up a whole new world of crash-free competition. CW’s Alex Ballinger scopes out how to become the hero of his own living room
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Long or short intervals - New study explores which is best to boost performance
Ever questioned what kind of intervals are best to improve your performance?
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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
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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
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12 beginner cyclist tips to get new riders off to the best start
Just bought a bike? Still thinking about it? Here's our top tips to getting started, plus lots of handy links to help answer your questions...
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How to cycle in a group: Essential guide to group cycling
Speeding along in a group is efficient and enjoyable, but there are a few basics you need to know about before you get stuck in
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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 a desk. How can we reverse the shift?
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12 things we've learnt from the launch of CW5000
Only a month in and the CW5000 challengers have been racking up the miles
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How often should I cycle to get fit?
Are you going for long bike rides but not getting fitter? You need to ride regularly to get the full benefit – and here's why
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Cycling's hidden under-fuelling epidemic
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CW5000: Eight ways to stay motivated
The days are short, roads grimy, and weather appalling. How to resist the urge to tuck away the bike and hibernate? Jim Cotton turns up the motivational heat
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Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
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How to resume your training after a break
Restarting after a break can be daunting, but there are ways to ease the pain explains Vicky Ware
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Take on the CW5000 Challenge as a team
Take on the CW5000 Challenge as a team
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Five tips to help you complete the CW5000 Challenge
Former elite rider, now coach Paul Pickup gives us five tips on how to tackle the challenge.
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How to use training software to hit peak form
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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 big fat lies?
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How to write your own annual cycling training plan
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When do cyclists hit peak form? Cycling into your 40s, 50s and beyond
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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
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Should you ride your bike on Christmas Day?
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Christmas eating: Festive food swaps (video)
Christmas is traditionally a time of overindulgence, but you don’t need to pig out and pile on the pounds. Eat the right seasonal treats and you won’t have to worry about your waistline. In fact, some festive foods may even help your cycling
