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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'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
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'My knee was broken into too many pieces to count': The comeback to cap them all
A bone-shattering accident in his first year as a pro left Tom Gloag fighting to save his career – but save it he did
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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I was suicidal, cycling helped get me back on track: Former guitarist lost 40kg and kicked alcohol to ride the height of Everest 12 times
Mark Bruce has climbed the height of the mountain - in a single ride - once a month, every month, for a year after going sober and getting his life back on track
By Fiona Russell Published
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'I targeted around 600 watts, unfortunately, I forgot to calibrate my power meter': 2024 hill-climb champ shares his strategies
The 2024 British men's hill-climb national champ reveals his winning strategy and sings the praises of commuting by bike
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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A bin bag can make anything waterproof: 11 lessons I learned riding 1300 kilometres on a single gear
You don’t need the latest and the greatest to enjoy an adventure, as Pete van der Woude’s trip proves
By Pete van der Woude Published
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I'm not into cake stops - but - I made an exception to rate five British delicacies in one ride
Of all the cakes named after places in the north-west of England, which is the tastiest? Simon Warren sets out to sample them all in a single epic ride
By Simon Warren Published
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How to lose weight cycling without sacrificing strength
If you're looking to lose weight cycling, here is a quick guide to reduce that number on the scales to improve your riding
By Dr Eimear Dolan Last updated
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Small Cost, BIG Features | Is This Indoor Training Platform Worth The Switch?
icTrainer costs 9x less than the market leader but this indoor training platform is still jam packed with features
By Sponsored Published
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The Oura ring reviewed: is this wellness tracker helpful to cyclists?
With its focus on recovery and wellness, the Oura ring offers unique insights but is it worth the investment over other wearables?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Even if you ride a lot, here's why you shouldn't skip leg day at the gym
Think your legs get enough exercise? A little gym time can unlock big strength and performance gains.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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The '30 plants trend' is repackaged old advice - is it good advice?
There’s no disputing the need for plentiful fruit and veg, but do we really need to eat 30 different plants every week? Hannah Reynolds investigates
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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A year-long bike ride changed my life: 11 transformative journeys by bike
Having experienced her own epiphany by bike, Isobel Duxfield went in search of more inspirational stories of pedal power
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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What's the biking equivalent of 10,000 steps a day?
The phrase 'gotta get my steps in' has become part of everyday life. But what if there were a simpler, faster way to meet your daily activity needs?
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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Can listening to banging tunes turbo-charge your indoor training?
Everything you need to know about training to music
By Rob Kemp Published
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I’m a yoga teacher - hurry, there’s never been a better time to work on your on-bike posture than now, with these Cyber Monday yoga kit deals
You don’t need much kit to start yoga, but you do need the right kit. Here’s the best, currently at knockdown prices
By Simon Fellows Published
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I can't believe these haven't sold out already - Wahoo's popular Kickr Core smart trainer is too good to ignore at this knocked-down Cyber Monday price
Count me as a fan of the Wahoo Kickr Core - it's compact, attractive, accurate, great value and has every feature most of us will ever need. Now 15% off for Cyber Monday
By Simon Fellows Last updated
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After my heart operation, I rode this smart bike to reclaim my fitness in a safe, controlled home environment - it's now 20% off for Cyber Monday
Tech editor Simon Fellows regained his fitness on a Zwift Ride smart bike post-heart op. He thoroughly recommends it for working on your fitness at home
By Simon Fellows Last updated
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I'm gifted in one area: sweating, so - in the name of science - I took to a heat chamber with a pro rider
Could his heavy sweating be the reason Steve Shrubsall will never win a Tour de France stage? The heat chamber may hold the answers...
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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What does a Gravel World Champion's pre-race training week look like?
We look at the swashbuckling Slovenian’s run-in to October's Gravel World Championships
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published