Taking the plunge into racing is a landmark moment in the life of any competitive-minded rider. Rookie racer Charlie Graham-Dixon finds out what it takes to make the leap of…
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Five common myths about cycling injuries and why they might be wrong
We asked the experts for the most common pitfalls to be aware of when it comes to finding the causes and best treatments for cycling injuries.
What is FTP in cycling and how do I test and improve it?
If you’re training for performance then the term FTP – which stands for Functional Threshold Power – will probably have come up at some point. Measured in watts, FTP is…
Ride the Stelvio, Ventoux, Formentor and more indoors and for free with new platform
With the ever growing popularity of Zwift, the indoor cycling software market looked pretty sewn up over winter – but Road Grand Tours (RGT) believes it has something new to…
Land’s End to John o’ Groats: How to break an unbreakable cycling record
24hr TT supremo: Michael Broadwith When we arrive at Michael Broadwith’s home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, the whole place is full of life, young children seemingly everywhere. The Broadwiths — Michael,…
How to set your saddle height
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
Prehab: the secret to staying injury free
Investing some time into prehab exercise could help you stay injury-free and perform better on the bike - so why aren’t more of us doing it?
How to avoid spring knee pain when cycling
Before you’re lured by spring sunshine into ramping up your training, consider the possible consequences for your knees, writes Graham Theobald
Taking on the Alpe du Zwift: How does it really compare to Alpe d’Huez?
Simon Warren takes on Zwift's new Alpe and see how it stacks up against the real thing
Ideal cycling cadence: why amateurs shouldn’t try to pedal like Chris Froome
Scientists reveal how pedalling a low gear at a high cadence could waste 60 per cent of a cyclist's energy
Do you need to warm up before cycling?
Skipping your warm-up may save time, but your performance will suffer
How to ride on cobbles (video)
Cobbles bring out the supreme bike handlers and hard men of the pro peloton, here are a few useful hints to help you join them.
Can you improve on your weaknesses?
Let’s be under no illusions: the physiological glass ceiling exists — your body’s limitations, though invisible, are real. World-class athletes need to know exactly where their limits lie: the areas…
11 things not to do at your first crit race
Number one: pedal on a tight bend and stack it. But that's obvious... right?
Cycling and concussion: symptoms, tests and recovery
Watch out for the signs of head injury after a crash
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.
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...
Training for a 100-mile sportive: 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
Should you hire a bike or take your own when you go abroad?
Travelling with a bike is a faff, and with many destinations offering hire options, it’s never been easier to outsource your holiday machine
11 of the best fitness upgrades you should try
Want to go faster? Jamie Ewbank explains how to spend your time and money more effectively, that is, to reap bigger performance gains
New study looks at problems of low bone density and low testosterone in cyclists: participants needed
A new study to examine the problems of low bone density and low testosterone in cyclists is looking for participants for a year-long experiment.
Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: five ways you can get your pedal fix inside
Most cyclists would like to spend the majority of their time on the bike spinning down country lanes or sprinting up the natural interval facilitators that nature intended. However, it’s…
Women’s cycling on Zwift: week of activity celebrates International Women’s Day
Zwift Women's Week will take place between March 8 and March 15
How to prepare for a cycling holiday or training camp
Get the most from your holiday by bike
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…