16 ways to stay motivated through winter
As a chilly breeze replaces the warm summer air, the inclination to ride naturally begins to ebb. Here are 16 ways to keep your cycling motivation through autumn and into winter
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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New study reiterates performance enhancing effect of coffee
Another study shows the benefit of caffeine on performance, and this time women were included too
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Hill climbing: The secrets of how anyone can go faster uphill
Jim Cotton speaks to champion climbers to find out how we can all go faster uphill - and maybe bag a KoM along the way
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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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10 steps to doing the off-season like a cyclist
The season of weight training and nutritional debauchery is here
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An estimated one-third of competitive cyclists are harming their health by under-fuelling: Are you at risk?
Failure to meet energy demand can seriously impact your health and cycling performance, and we want to know how prevalent it is in cyclists
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How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
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Six reasons to take an end of season break: the effects and benefits explained
As the summer season draws to a close, Jim Cotton sets out six reasons for taking a block of downtime off the bike to rest, recover and reignite your competitive fire
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Winter bikes: do you really need one?
We investigate whether a dedicated bike for the colder season is a necessity or a luxury, and ask do you really need a winter bike?
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The good, the bad and the hungry: diets for cyclists, rated by experts
What does a pro sports scientist think of these popular approaches to weight loss?
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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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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 Box Hill: How to tackle the climb
Our top tips on how to climb Box Hill
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Saddle comfort uncensored: 'I went under the knife to stay pain-free'
After months of grinning-and-bearing the agony of severe saddle sores, Paralympic cyclist Hannah Dines ended up under the surgeon’s knife
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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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DIY bike fit: how to set up your bike
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What is heart rate variability and can cyclists use it to avoid burn-out?
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Do cyclists really need to carb-load before a big ride?
With high carbohydrate intake now seen as a 'bad thing' in some circles, we take a look at pre-ride carb-loading and sift out the misconceptions
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Recruit your glutes: 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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Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: five ways you can get your pedal fix inside
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Watch: Should women be training differently to men?
In Partnership with The Sufferfest
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Get better at climbing hills: top tips to speed up your ascents
Find the going gets tougher when the road pitches up? Here's how to improve your climbing...
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Watch: how much faster is a time trial bike, really?
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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
