Fitness
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Schwinn Fitness 800IC exercise bike review
A value for money option that'll help you train within specific power zones
By Myles Warwood Last updated
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Are you your own worst enemy on the bike? 9 ways to stop self-sabotaging
Are you putting obstacles in the way of your own progress? Josephine Perry examines nine common self-sabotaging behaviours and how to quit them
By Josephine Perry Published
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Eight simple ways to gain free speed
Here are our top tips for free speed: all you need are a few simple adjustments
By Zach Nehr Last updated
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Is 'intermittent fasting' a shortcut to performance gains?
With time restricted eating an increasingly popular approach, Hannah Reynolds delved into the research, and tested the theory for herself
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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The pedalling panacea: is cycling the best medicine?
As more and more GPs prescribe cycling to improve the nation’s health, Rob Kemp investigates whether getting on your bike really is the best medicine available
By Rob Kemp Published
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I rode 200-kilometres solo: here are 3 things that went right and 3 things that went very wrong
Former pro rider and cycling coach Andy Turner makes the mistakes, so you don't have to
By Andy Turner Published
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Could 'sober curiosity' make you a better cyclist?
Alcohol sales are declining and the 'sober curious' tribe is growing - could ditching the drinks increase your performance?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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'I’ll be tackling the 980-mile Ride Across Britain route for the tenth time when I’m 73': Meet the rider who says every RAB will be his last
980-miles in 9 days is a big effort for any cyclist, even those not in their seventies, Hannah Reynolds finds out what keeps Trevor Marshall coming back for more
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I’m a physiotherapist, bike fitter and racer, and this is your definitive guide to knee pain and cycling
Nicole Oh guides you through the most common injury experienced by cyclists
By Nicole Oh Published
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How to enjoy your longest ride of the year
An epic summer ride is an unforgettable experience. Anna Gardiner shows us how to get the most out of it
By Anna Gardiner Published
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I've had my share of disastrous group rides, here's how to lead a successful one
Marley Blonsky shares her tips on leading a group ride that people will want to come back to
By Marley Blonsky Published
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Does 'bonk training' really work?
Fasted training is often considered a shortcut to improved endurance, but is almost cracking all it's cracked up to be?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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It’s e-bike week on Cycling Weekly - join us for a week of electric bike tips, advice and know-how
From 17-23 May, we’ll be sharing a host of guides and explainers to help electric bike owners - or prospective owners - get the very most from their machines
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Is tracking sleep time well spent?
Are cyclists sleepwalking into information overload, asks Lexie Williamson
By Lexie Williamson Published
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Squats, sprints and Toy Story movies: Meet Elisa Balsamo
The former world champion and this year’s Roubaix runner-up talks us through her multisport upbringing and how the wins start in the gym
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Your power output decreases in hot temperatures, here's how to prepare for hot weather rides
Train now so you won't be caught out later. Heat adaptation strategies for cycling in hot weather
By Greg Kaplan Published
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What's the big deal about ketones?
As more and more pro teams go public about their use of ketones, Tom Thewlis examines the potential gains available to pros and amateurs willing to invest in the costly, controversial supplement
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I cycled my first 100-miles - it changed me: 5 things about the experience I’ll never forget
You don't have to only ride your bike to train for a 100 mile ride, but you do have to eat a lot to get to the finish line feeling strong, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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'I spent 40 days and 40 nights in isolation, then went on to claim medals' - cycling is a daily motivation for Transplant Games athlete
Topley spent six weeks in isolation after a bone marrow transplant, but returned to become a medal-winning racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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7 things I learned from breaking my face
When a crash left CW’s Tom Davidson with a titanium plate in his cheek, his perspective on cycling started to change. Here’s what he took away from the saga
By Tom Davidson Published
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Psychological load from work, family and relationships can contribute to overtraining - here's how to avoid it
We ask a fatigue specialist what bike-related burnout really means, and how to avoid it
By Samuele Marcora Published
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'Age means nothing, it's the attitude and the work' says 73-year-old cyclist who conquered Unbound gravel race
In his semi-retirement, 73-year-old Roy Lopez is embracing cycling with newfound dedication, taking home trophies and defying age barriers with each pedal stroke
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I learned how to ride clipless pedals for the first time after cycling with flat shoes for years - here's the how and why
Learning to cycle clipped in is a rite of passage for any cyclist, but it takes practice, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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Could CBD products help to make you a better cyclist?
From reducing pain to promoting relaxation and sleep, myriad are the claims made for cannabidiol – but do they stack up? Rob Kemp finds out
By Rob Kemp Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
By Andy Turner Last updated
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'You can’t control heat, altitude and distance, but you can control what you say to yourself': 6 ways to think yourself faster
However flawless your physical preparation, the mind has a tendency to throw a spanner in the works come the big day. James Witts offers six ways to keep the brain onside with the body
By James Witts Published
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Cycling reduces the chance of knee pain, especially in the over 60s - study shows
Study found that those who cycled were less likely to experience knee pain
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Ask a Coach: I hate VO2 max sessions - how can I make them bearable?
Struggling with those really hard efforts? They're tough, but so worth it. Here's how to nail VO2 max intervals
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Bikepacking in the UK was more of an adventure than I bargained for, but the effort paid off
Having explored further afield, Isobel returned to discover that the best roads and trails had been closer to home, all along - they'd just been hiding under standing water
By Isobel Duxfield Published