Energy bars for cycling: eight favourite flavours
For a quick, tasty and convenient on-bike snack, little beats an energy bar. We get stuck into 11 of the best.
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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Energy gels: what to look for and six favourites
Love them or hate them, there's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide to what for look for, as well as a few of our favourites
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Ketone drinks used among WorldTour teams to boost performance
University of Oxford develops new super-expensive ketone energy drink that provides body with an alternative source of energy
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The questions you never dared ask a pro cyclist
As otherwordly as pro riders may seem, they’re only human and are just as prone to acts of stupidity as the rest of us, as CW found out...
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Why have so many riders suffered spinal fractures this season?
We spoke to osteopath Alice Monger-Godfrey about vertebral fractures
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What is FTP in cycling and how do I test and improve it?
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How they used to train: Frans Verbeeck’s power intervals
Frans Verbeeck trained hard and long, but there was one rider he couldn't out-train
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'Do cyclists live longer?' - you asked Google, and we've got the answer
The fountain of eternal youth hasn't been located yet, but the bike in your garage is a good place to start
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Should you always ride with data?
We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?
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Do cyclists' bodies need a regular health-check MOT?
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Five reasons you need a fresh bike fit
Your optimum riding position changes over time according to age, weight and flexibility. Is it high time you had a fresh bike-fit?
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How to fuel for RideLondon
Etixx nutritionist Charlotte Kennedy gives us the lowdown on what you need to eat and drink to complete the RideLondon 100
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Good pain versus bad pain: how to tell the difference
here’s a line between suffering for long-term gains and pain which can signal you’re at risk of further injury. Know when to tell the difference.
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How much weight do Tour de France riders lose? – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
Three weeks of solid riding and over 3,000 kilometres in total - surely that'd be enough to drop a couple of inches on the waist?
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This is what you have to eat to compete in the Tour de France
Three weeks, 21 stages, 3351km, 176 riders and a combined burn of 25 million calories — so what exactly goes into fuelling the riders of the Tour de France?
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Turn your fears into a fearsome cycling performance
Facing up to her pre-race nerves, Michelle Arthurs-Brennan discovers that confronting fears head-on can help you ride faster
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How to set a 10-mile time trial PB - experts reveal their top tips
Ten miles is an iconic distance for British domestic time triallists, but how can you eke out every second possible this summer to set a new 10-mile PB?
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Chamois cream: how to use it and some of the best formulas
Why you need chamois cream, how to apply it, and where to buy it
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Cycling during pregnancy: advice from Lizzie Deignan and Dame Sarah Storey
The former world champion, Dame Sarah Storey and a consultant obstetrician provide their advice for expectant mothers
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How to build your personal roadmap to success
How do you draw your roadmap to success? Hannah Reynolds and Josephine Perry explain how to build your personal profile and turn self-knowledge into success
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Is 'women's specific geometry' still relevant in 2019?
Brands will always have data to back up the bikes they make - but what trends do those building bikes for individuals see?
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What's the perfect BMI for a cyclist?
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is widely used to measure if you are a healthy weight… but does it work for bike riders?
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Taking the plunge: How to nail your first race
Taking the plunge into racing is a landmark moment in the life of any competitive-minded rider. Rookie racer Charlie Graham-Dixon finds out what it takes to make the leap of faith pay off
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Five common myths about cycling injuries and why they might be wrong
We asked the experts for the most common pitfalls to be aware of when it comes to finding the causes and best treatments for cycling injuries.
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