Eight ways to improve your cycling ready for the spring
Get your cycling off to a flyer — and begin spring as you mean to go on with these tips to maximise your cycling and fitness in the early season
Fitness
Cycling Weekly’s fitness pages cover everything from pro level training to the occasional cyclist wanting to lose some weight. Whether it’s how Bradley Wiggins trained to win the 2012 Tour de France or how to survive a hilly sportive, we’ve got the information you need to improve your riding.
+ NUTRITION
If you’re serious about your cycling you need to be serious about your nutrition. Eating the right diet is key to fueling your rides and recovering afterwards. There’s a lot of bad advice out there, so we keep it simple, with real life advice from qualified nutritional experts. Learn what to eat, what not to eat and when to eat it.
+ BIKE FIT
Getting your riding position right is key to optimal performance. If you’re serious about improving your riding, or just looking to make yourself more comfortable for a long day in the saddle, getting the right bike fit is key. Our bike fit section brings you the best of the bike fit theories and practices currently out there.
+ TRAINING
There are an infinite number of ways to train, from simply riding your bike all day to short, structured power intervals. Whether you’ve got all the gadgets or just ride on feel, we can help you tailor your training to your goals. Or just help you enjoy riding your bike by helping you get a little fitter.
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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
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11 things not to do at your first crit race
Number one: pedal on a tight bend and stack it. But that's obvious... right?
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How to ace an e-race: top tips ahead of the British Cycling E-Racing Championships
Getting your Zwift on this weekend to compete in the National Championships? Here's some tips from an Elite rider
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Ideal cycling cadence: new evidence why amateurs shouldn't pedal like Chris Froome
Scientists reveal more evidence of how pedalling a low gear at a high cadence could waste a cyclist's energy
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Top 10 time saving nutrition tricks
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How to build your cycling endurance
Want to go long? We spoke to Hunter Allen about how to grow your engine
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Why you need to stop worrying about your weight
Having learnt the hard way about body weight obsession, Charlie Graham-Dixon goes in search of a healthier perspective
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Six signs you've spent too long cycling indoors this winter
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Supplements for cyclists: health and performance boosters you can really trust
If just eating a healthy, balanced diet doesn't feel like enough, here's a look at some additional supplements which could increase your performance...
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Best power meters: everything you need to know before you invest
What is a power meter? Do I need a power meter? Which power meter is best for me and what features should I look for and be aware of? All these questions and more are answered in our comprehensive guide to power meters, including links to reviews of the latest products
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Bulletproof your body: one hour per week to stay injury free
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your body
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Lower back pain: causes and prevention for cyclists
Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects spinal posture
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'Will cycling change my body shape?' – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? Or seeking hulkesque proportions? We've got the answers...
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Here's the science behind why Tour de France rider's legs are so veiny
Polish rider Paweł Poljański posted an extreme looking image of his legs after a Tour de France stage, but why exactly were his legs so veiny?
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Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is better?
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Numb feet and hands when cycling: how to combat the cold
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What to expect at a bike fit and recommended fitters in the UK
Check out our interactive map to find out where to go to get a bike fitting in the UK
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What is Peloton bike, and how does it work?
Aside from the lavish marketing material and the quibble over the word 'Peloton' - who are these guys?
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A cyclist's guide to following a vegetarian diet
How to get your protein, iron and Omega-3s without eating meat
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Busting the triathlon taboo: Is it time cyclists broadened their horizons?
Triathlon gets a bad rap among cycling’s single-minded purists, but is it time to broaden our horizons? Paul Knott pulls on a tri-suit and heads for the sea to find out
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Four of the best 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
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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
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How to do a strength building HIIT session (video)
Direct-drive trainers are ideally suited to the low-cadence sessions you need to maximise your force ouput and become a stronger cyclist
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What can cyclists learn from other sports?
Even for those who seem to have reached the pinnacle of cycling, applying principles from other sports can keep progress in motion
