Strava has delved deep into its data universe to reveal that Friday January 12 is the day when British riders are most likely to abandon their New Years Resolutions. The…
Fitness
The hidden motor in your head: How mind training can make you ride faster
Could your brain be holding you back? Psychological training could be the way you can ride faster than ever and achieve your cycling goals in 2018.
Five tips to get the most from your cycling holiday or training camp
Prepare well and you can ensure your training camp is a triumphant and not a disappointment
Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
Asked ‘why do you cycle?’ many riders will respond with wistful references to exploring the great outdoors, freedom, adventure – but all of that seems far, far away when you’re…
Cycling training plans: get fitter, ride faster and go further
Together with professional coach Oliver Roberts, we have put together a range of cycling training plans to benefit any and all cyclists. Whether you want to get fitter, train for…
Cycling training plan for winter fitness
Most cycling training plans have a pretty straightforward approach to winter: build a regular riding habit, gradually extend your long ride, and only then begin introducing blocks of ‘tempo’ work…
How to hit the booze and still ride the next day
Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day
Winter cycling: the shortest day, longest ride challenge
Finding the motivation to get out and do big winter cycling miles when it's freezing cold outside isn't always easy. So, how about really ramping up those hard yards and…
Watch: How to make a healthy Christmas dessert (video)
It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid of tasteless, healthy desserts
Watch: How to make Christmas dinner healthier AND tastier (video)
We show you how to take some damage limitation on one of the most calorific times of the year
The truth about cycling and asthma
The use of asthma medication by professional cyclists is a controversial one, thrust into the limelight again as Chris Froome was found to have higher-than-permitted levels of salbutamol in a…
Which is faster – climbing in or out of the saddle?
We performed a basic experiment to see if there is a significant aerodynamic difference between climbing in and out of the saddle
The Sufferfest turbo training app: everything you need to know
Looking to break up the boredom? Here's everything you need to know about training with The Sufferfest app
Mark Beaumont’s ultimate endurance masterclass
On day nine of his attempt to ride around the world in 80 days, Mark Beaumont found himself on the floor. A face-off between his front wheel and a pothole…
Talent or training? How a gifted young rider becomes a champion
How does a gifted young rider become a champion? Is it more about talent or training? CW asks scientists, coaches, and a teenage sensation
Could you pass the UCI’s Pro Cycling Test? (video)
This is the test that the UCI uses to spot potential professional cyclists, so we headed to the UCI headquarters in Aigle to see if we have what it takes.
Triathlon distances, training and equipment explained
If your summer racing season is done and dusted, and you’re looking outside the box for something new to motivate you – then triathlon could well be it. The long…
Cycling time trials: how to get started and training for best results
Want to try entering some cycling time trials? Here's everything you need to know about what the events entail, how to enter and how to prepare
Post-training meals: Chicken, chorizo and root vegetable broth (video)
With winter setting in, this tasty broth is the perfect tonic to sit down with after a cold weekend ride.
Too healthy to ride? How clean living could slow you down
The pursuit of wellness is rightly important to most cyclists. For some, though, what starts as a health kick turns into a harmful fixation. An interest in ‘clean eating’ or…
Cyclists rejoice! Three to four cups of coffee per day could make you healthier
In news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists around the country, researchers have concluded that coffee could come with substantial health benefits.
Best cycling workouts: indoor cycling sessions for turbo training
The boredom of the turbo-trainer is the cyclist’s annual test of motivation: here's how to both enjoy indoor training and maximise your potential for a successful 2014
Winter turbo training tips: maintain form through the winter
VO2 max sessions will ensure you’re both fresh and fit for spring
Peter Sagan’s training secrets: A week in the life of the triple world champion
Peter Sagan has already established himself as not only one of the best riders of his generation, but also of all-time. Here Sagan and his coach Patxi Vila go through…
Alternative and unusual therapies to treat cycling injuries: Cure or con?
Many cyclists are resorting to offbeat, unproven therapies in a bid to recover from injuries. Are they being cured or conned? Cycling Weekly investigates