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'It's very unlikely I'll be the best in the world at anything ever again' - How riders deal with life when they stop competingWhat is the impact of retirement on a rider who spent their career racing at the highest level?
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Gluten-free cycling nutrition: you don't need wheat, barley or rye to fuel your ridesMay is Celiac Awareness Month, and we're breaking down how to fuel effectively for peak cycling performance while avoiding gluten
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Should I ice my injury or heat it? This is what the experts advise when it comes to treating painRiding a bike results in fewer injuries than impact sports, but niggles can still creep in. Here's what to do when body parts start to ache.
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‘I didn’t own a gravel bike and hadn’t ridden more than 20 miles in 10 months: How I survived a multi-day off-road event on just 6 weeks of trainingFive days of challenging gravel riding in tropical heat on almost zero training – what could go wrong?
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Cycling further or cycling faster, which is better for weight loss?Long and slow or short, hard and fast. If your goal is to reduce body fat which of these methods will get the best result?
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'There's no hack to it': Health comes before cycling performance, insists nutritionist – and why pizza trumps McDonaldsWant to reach your potential on the bike? Get healthy first. Endurance nutritionist Jill Mooney talks to Cycling Weekly's Going Long podcast
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'I was pushing 500 watts a lot': Nils Politt on his early season racing, training after a hot bath and Zone 2 milesUAE Team Emirates-XRG’s German powerhouse on his training principles as he takes on the Belgian Classics
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'I thought, if the doctor is telling me it's fine, it must be fine - but it wasn't': Battling REDs and spotting the symptomsFormer pro cyclo-cross racer Corey Coogan Cisek assesses the problem of relative energy deficit in sport – REDs – drawing on her own battle with the condition
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How do the pros train? Noemi Rüegg's 26 hour training weekWinner of this year’s Tour Down Under, the EF Education-Oatly rider is a climber whose talent is taking her to the top
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'I've already lost 2 kilograms and my head feels clearer': I'm a month into sober curiosity and have never felt so good on the bikeBeginning to fear for his health, Steve Shrubsall swapped beer and telly for turbo sessions and books, here’s what happened
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Strength training for cyclists: How often should we hit the gym, and, what should we do there?The need-to-know essentials for cyclists lifting weights – Rob Kemp asks an expert
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‘It’s a little taste of where we’re going’: Zwift’s latest update means outdoor rides will count on the virtual training platformZwift may be synonymous with indoor riding, but soon cycling outdoors will contribute to fitness metrics and gain ‘experience points’, as the app unveils new tracking metrics
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Call me an antisocial misery guts if you wish, I’d rather cycle solo than join the group rideIt takes all kinds to make up the cycling community, and Stephen Shrubsall is certainly one of a kind…
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'I don’t deconstruct what I do. It’s just something that has come naturally over many years': The world's fastest descender on cornering at 70kphDownhill maestro Safa Brian tells Maria David how he mastered the art of descending to become faster than everyone - except, perhaps, Tom Pidcock
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Is creatine a useful supplement for cyclists?One the few supplements with a strong evidence base, creatine promises explosive gains, finds Rob Kemp
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Six reasons to sign up to L’Étape du Tour de France 2025 with Alzheimer’s Research UKRide the same roads as the pros. Raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK and take part in L’Étape du Tour de France 2025, a bucket list event for many cyclists.
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No lycra, no problem: A beginner’s guide to biking in comfort without ever having to step foot in a bike shopCycling doesn’t require a uniform. Tps for biking comfortably in what you already own—or can easily find—no matter your budget or size
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How to become a better cyclist in 5 simple stepsStraightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
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I'm a cycling coach, these are the 9 most common mistakes riders make every springPro cycling coach Andy Turner identifies nine common training pitfalls and how to avoid them
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12 ways to make your first child seat or trailer rides with a toddler a successAnxious about your first ride with a little one on board? Don't be - with these tips you'll both have a great introduction to riding for two
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How to set your handlebar heightHigh bars offer comfort, whereas low bars are the most aerodynamic. But can you avoid backache and cheat the wind?
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'I don’t think another sport would be as good for me as cycling': Cycling could help you live longer - here's whyCycling is not only enjoyable, but it will pay dividends in terms of health and longevity - but don't just take out word for it
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‘I’m pregnant and just raced to 9th place at one of the top gravel events in the country’ - Here’s why I am racing for twoFrom sponsors to instincts, here’s how I’m navigating pregnancy as a professional athlete
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‘I fell over many times but kept going’: You can start cycling at any age - tips for beginner cyclistsLearning how to ride a bike as an adult can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be
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What's better for weight loss - riding an e-bike or walking to work?While e-bikes undoubtedly offer convenience and ease of use, how do they measure up against another form of gentle exercise – walking?
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Nervous about joining a local cycling club? It could be easier than you thinkSpring is the perfect time to sign up to your first group ride, and the good clubs will welcome you with open arms
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Why I learned to stop worrying and love the punctureSam Jones has fostered an appreciation for punctures since his first flat, back in the year 2000
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'It’s about time we started having chances to perform where we feel comfortable': Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio on African World Championships and racing the Olympics after a broken backThe South African multi-national champion talks racecraft, changing priorities and difficult bosses
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Loss of muscle mass and strength starts in your 30s and accelerates in your 50s: How to eat for your ageHow to eat to thrive as you grow older? Anita Bean finds out
