Fitness
All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with cycling.
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Cycling and your pelvic floor: What every rider needs to know
How cycling affects your pelvic floor — and what you can do now to prevent issues down the road
By Elizabeth Harroun Published
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If I wake during the night, how can I get back to sleep?: Expert tips on optimising your circadian rhythm for better bike performance
How to harmonise your body’s natural rhythms, when to train and when to start dimming the lights
By Rob Kemp Published
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The thought of navigating a roundabout can be daunting for many cyclists: Six steps to riding roundabouts with confidence
Do these circular systems send your head into a spin? Armed with knowledge and confidence, there's no need to be put off by roundabouts
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I thought a ride with a 66-year-old grandmother would be easy, but she dropped me like a sack of spuds - I'd underestimated a world-class cyclist
A ride in the Chilterns masters athlete Linda Dewhurst seemed a relaxing prospect to Steve Shrubsall... how wrong he turned out to be
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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'I wasn’t the most talented, but I’d leave no stone unturned': Dani Rowe on her sporting dad's career influence
The London 2012 gold medallist and her biathlete father talk to Chris Marshall-Bell about their similarities and differences
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I get home from school and ride for two to three hours': The dos and don'ts of training young riders
What is optimal training for ambitious under-18s seeking to reach their potential while still having fun? Chris Marshall-Bell finds out
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Cycle lanes that don’t join up just make everyone look a bit stupid': Why do so many bike lanes just end?
Frustrated by bike lanes that come to an abrupt end? You're not alone
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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11 ways to train more like Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pocačar’s performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How do I deal with a headwind on a round biking loop?
The wind is a perennial nemesis for us cyclists. Here's how to deal with it and even make it your friend
By James Shrubsall Published
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You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - should we be abandoning FTP tests in favour of a more scientific approach?
Is the classic 'FTP test' still the best way to set your training zones?
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Why the popular semaglutide drugs may hurt your performance more than help it
By Elizabeth Harroun Published
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'I don’t talk to myself in the mirror, but sometimes if I cannot sleep, I imagine a race situation': Tadej Pogačar lifts the lid on his physical and mental training
World Champion and GiroTour double victor explains the key performance changes behind his record-breaking year
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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What is the biking equivalent of a 'couch to 5k' running challenge?
Why it could be easier to train for a longer cycling event than a 30-minute run
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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Riding with Raynaud’s: How to beat cold hands and feet over winter
Symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome extend far beyond simply having chilly hands and feet, our experts guide you through the how-to on making winter riding bearable despite the disease
By Lexie Williamson Published
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Does riding in the cold always have to slow you down?
Recent research reveals that starting a ride cold can decimate endurance. James Witts examines how rolling out toasty boosts staying power
By James Witts Published
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'Cyclists have swallowed the idea that lighter is faster': Let's talk about eating disorders
Athletic ambition can tip into a toxic relationship with food. Chris Marshall-Bell investigates cycling’s dark underbelly
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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I’m a nutritionist and a cyclist, believe me when I say you’re probably not getting enough protein
Here's how much protein you actually need, how to choose the best protein sources, and sample protein-packed meal plans for omnivore and plant-based diets
By Elizabeth Harroun Published
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7,000 calories a day and race drills, but there's still room for fun: How pro training camps will differ from your own - and what's exactly the same
Heading away this spring for a week of sunny riding? Georgia Bullard quizzes the experts on how your experience will differ from that of the pros
By Georgia Bullard Published
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'The fear of being the only woman is very intimidating': Why are so many women cycling in the gym, but not outside?
Gender imbalance persists in outdoor cycling, but inside, it is a different story. Isobel Duxfield explores why
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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Are ketones cycling rocket fuel or over-priced hype?
Rob Kemp weighs up the evidence for the use of ketone supplements as a performance aid
By Rob Kemp Published
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Which muscles does cycling work the most?
We take a deep dive into the many muscles used for cycling and the roles they perform
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Do bike gears work the same as car gears?
Bike gears are a common stumbling block for beginners, especially adults who may come to cycling more familiar with a gear stick than a set of handlebars
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Forget 'new year, new me': 31 realistic, bitesized new habits for 2025
Small adjustments to your daily routine can have a big impact on your cycling fitness. Lexie Williamson lists 31 good habits, one for each day of January
By Lexie Williamson Published
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8 ways to make your diet more sustainable
Like any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Bean explains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible
By Anita Bean Published
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30-minutes a day indoors to winning a pro race: Zoe Bäckstedt's on her 2024 comeback and beyond
The youngest member of the storied racing family talks about her first pro victory and juggling the demands of road and cross
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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I tried Everesting in my shed - it took me 11.5 hours, and here’s what I experienced as the clock ticked by
In pursuit of the most tortuous activity he could partake in by bike, Stephen Shrubsall ascended 8,840 metres indoors - for your reading pleasure
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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I completed Zwift’s power profiling programme and discovered I’m not the rider I thought I was
Zwift Camp’s Baseline programme and unearthed some hidden talents for Stephen Shrubsall
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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14 ways to make maximum cycling gains with minimum time
Short on time for training? Rob Kemp shares smart hacks to stay razor-sharp on the bike while showing the schedule who’s boss
By Rob Kemp Published
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Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels
If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated