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Fitness
Should you hire a bike or take your own when you go abroad?
Travelling with a bike is a faff, and with many destinations offering hire options, it’s never been easier to outsource your holiday machine
11 of the best fitness upgrades you should try
Want to go faster? Jamie Ewbank explains how to spend your time and money more effectively, that is, to reap bigger performance gains
New study looks at problems of low bone density and low testosterone in cyclists: participants needed
A new study to examine the problems of low bone density and low testosterone in cyclists is looking for participants for a year-long experiment.
Women’s cycling on Zwift: week of activity celebrates International Women’s Day
Zwift Women's Week will take place between March 8 and March 15
How to prepare for a cycling holiday or training camp
Get the most from your holiday by bike
Cycling neck pain: how to treat and avoid it
Don’t risk suffering in silence. There’s plenty cyclists can do to sort out neck niggles before they become a serious issue
The man who saved my life: How one rider survived a mid-ride cardiac arrest
Saved by a swift-thinking passer-by after his heart stopped dead on a Sunday ride, Rob Burdett wanted to meet up to say thanks
How to use training software to hit peak form
If you’re training in earnest for an event, or you’ve got an entire season of racing planned, then it’s highly likely that you’re using a form of training software. It’s…
Power vs aerodynamics: how to get the balance right
British land speed record holder, Ken Buckley assesses the interrelationship between fitness, aerodynamics and power to establish your perfect riding position
Are you a Strava addict?
Are you painfully obsessed with KOMs and segment times? Bedevilled by ‘uh-oh’ notifications? Or is it all just healthy, competitive fun? We speak to some self-confessed Strava fanatics
Do fasted rides really work?
Whether it be losing weight, improving your on bike efficiency or utilising fat as a energy source. When executed correctly fasted rides can provide improvements across all areas of your…
Clipless pedals: systems explained and the best models of 2018
Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists
Does Kinesio tape really work?
Why are many cyclists, even some pros, festooning their limbs with gaudily-coloured sticky tape? No, they’re not patching up improbably shaped crash wounds; they’re attempting to alleviate muscular injuries and…
40 seconds cycling, three times per week: That’s how much you need to ride to get fit, says BBC documentary
Two minutes of riding per week might not sound like a lot, but apparently it's all you need to do to see sizeable gains in your fitness according to a…
How to train like a sprinter: essential tips to improve your top-end speed
How do sprinters train for their explosive speed? Whether you're a racer or just looking to spice up your training rides, here are some sprint training sessions to try
Cycling and cramp: the fact, the theory and the fallacy behind the mystery affliction
What are the causes and treatments for the lightening bolt of pain poised to hit cyclists at the very worst moment?
How to be a better cyclist in seven steps
Straightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
How to lose weight cycling: Six essential tips
Looking to lose weight cycling? Here's a quick guide to losing that weight to improve your riding
How to use a foam roller: exercises and stretches
Using a foam roller is advised by physiotherapists, osteopaths and coaches the world over. In fact, we’ve yet to hear a sports injury or performance specialist not recommend the use…
How often should I cycle to get fit?
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
Strava says your New Years Resolutions are going to waver now, unless you take action
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…
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
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…