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.
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
Thresholds, recovery rides, training zones… What does it all mean? Paul Knott investigates further
Looking to build some muscle through cycling? You may need to hit the gym, too
Cyclists are prone to weak bones. Laura Tilt explains how to keep yours strong and resilient
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
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
The Sufferfest has unveiled its new fitness test, described as “the future of indoor cycling tests.”
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?
We seek to answer the greatest question known to cycling kind...
Skipping your warm-up may save time, but your performance will suffer
Zwift has announced the latest feature designed to keep riders together during these uncertain times.
We find out which type of cleats should be bolted to your shoes, and whether or not you should have float
Indoor app TrainerRoad has launched a great new feature to help riders stay in touch during the coronavirus crisis.
Ever heard of VO2 max but wondered what it was? Let our expert explain, and read on for a workout to improve yours
Zwift has seen a sharp rise in demand over the last few weeks, as cyclists get used to life on lockdown.
Unique training app The Sufferfest is stepping up its support for indoor riders, extending its free trial and launching a new training plan for those of us in lockdown.
Are you eating and drinking the right things to fuel your cycling?
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...
Indoor cycling is a fast, efficient way to get fit, here is all you need to get started and beyond
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
Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses...
British Cycling has launched an eight-week series of virtual races and workouts, encouraging people to stay fit and active.
From the outside, The Sufferfest may look like a scary place to train.
