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
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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Can you perfect your pedalling?
Want to go faster? Push harder on the pedals! But what about honing the way you apply that pressure? Is it worth trying to improve your technique? Hannah Reynolds investigates
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Winter training sessions to get you fast, fit and strong (video)
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Things you'll only understand if you're a Sufferfest convert
The nuances that Couchlandrians just won't understand...
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Cycling slower in winter? Six excuses for slow winter riding and the truth behind them
Don't make excuses, make improvements to your winter cycling
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Video: How to set up cleats on cycling shoes
Getting your cleats set up correctly could help you avoid injury and even make you go faster - we tell you how it works
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The natural foods you need for top performance and recovery (video)
Here we run through the best foods to boost your cycling
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Injury prevention: foot pain
Have you been suffering from sore feet the morning after a big ride, or worse still during a ride? Physio Lewis Smith explains that it might be your plantar fascia, and we show you ways to combat it
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Tips for cycling and training in the dark (video)
There is no need to lock your bike away until the spring — we shed some light on how to ride through the dark days
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Which is best – cycling or running?
A common question asked by many people before a fitness campaign is whether cycling is better than running?
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Nine reasons to try track cycling this winter
Not into the muddy school playing fields of cyclocross? There is another way... and it doesn't require monthly mech hanger replacements
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Bike fit breakthroughs: four riders who fought off injury
Can adjusting bike set-up really solve long-term problems and get sidelined cyclists back in the saddle? We speak to four riders miraculously fixed by a bike-fit
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Autumn cycling training: eight things to do now for a successful 2019
Thoughts starting to turn to next year? Stop dreaming and start doing - here are practical tips to get you to summer success
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Energy drinks for cycling: hydration explained
Can the right drink really improve your performance or are you better off with good old H2O?
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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.
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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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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
