Taking on the Alpe du Zwift: How does it really compare to Alpe d’Huez?
Simon Warren takes on Zwift's new Alpe and see how it stacks up against the real thing
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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How to ride on cobbles (video)
Cobbles bring out the supreme bike handlers and hard men of the pro peloton, here are a few useful hints to help you join them.
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Cycling and concussion: symptoms, tests and recovery
Watch out for the signs of head injury after a crash
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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How to use training software to hit peak form
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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
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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
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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 cycling
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Does Kinesio tape really work?
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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 BBC documentary.
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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
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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?
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How to be a better cyclist in seven steps
Straightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
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How to use a foam roller: exercises and stretches
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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
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Strava says your New Years Resolutions are going to waver now, unless you take action
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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.
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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 challenging yourself to your longest ever ride this winter?
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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
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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
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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 sample taken during the 2017 Vuelta a España
