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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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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
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Which is faster - climbing in or out of the saddle?
We performed a basic experiment to see if there is a significant aerodynamic difference between climbing in and out of the saddle
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The Sufferfest turbo training app: everything you need to know
Looking to break up the boredom? Here's everything you need to know about training with The Sufferfest app
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Mark Beaumont's ultimate endurance masterclass
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Could you pass the UCI’s Pro Cycling Test? (video)
This is the test that the UCI uses to spot potential professional cyclists, so we headed to the UCI headquarters in Aigle to see if we have what it takes.
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Cycling time trials: how to get started and training for best results
Want to try entering some cycling time trials? Here's everything you need to know about what the events entail, how to enter and how to prepare
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Post-training meals: Chicken, chorizo and root vegetable broth (video)
With winter setting in, this tasty broth is the perfect tonic to sit down with after a cold weekend ride.
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Too healthy to ride? How clean living could slow you down
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Cyclists rejoice! Three to four cups of coffee per day could make you healthier
In news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists around the country, researchers have concluded that coffee could come with substantial health benefits.
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Winter turbo training tips: maintain form through the winter
VO2 max sessions will ensure you’re both fresh and fit for spring
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Peter Sagan's training secrets: A week in the life of the triple world champion
Peter Sagan has already established himself as not only one of the best riders of his generation, but also of all-time. Here Sagan and his coach Patxi Vila go through a typical week in training
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Alternative and unusual therapies to treat cycling injuries: Cure or con?
Many cyclists are resorting to offbeat, unproven therapies in a bid to recover from injuries. Are they being cured or conned? Cycling Weekly investigates
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How to do a fat burning HIIT session (video)
Whether time-crunched or impeded by poor weather, HIIT sessions in the comfort of your home will see your fitness levels flourish this winter
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Taking the pain: What does it mean to suffer?
If you want to win races, you have to be able to tolerate pain. But what does suffering on a bike really mean? Can it be measured, tested and trained? Tom Daly investigates
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Cyclists' guide to dealing with potholes
A couple of very poor winters coupled with a shortage of repair funds means potholes are everywhere. Here’s how to deal with them
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Why everyone needs a coach and how to choose one
All of us can benefit from expert input and, in many ways, complete novices benefit the most. With an increasing number of people qualifying as cycling coaches, CW assesses how coaching can benefit your riding and how to find the right coach for you
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Essential guide to prostate health for cyclists
Responding to reports that cycling increases the risk of prostate cancer, oncologist Professor Robert Thomas provides some reassurance
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Aero road helmets: can they make you faster?
Aero road helmet: The latest wind-cheating lids are a common sight in the pro peloton - but does the everyday rider need one?
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Let's talk about sex: How to account for the gender performance gap?
Dr Josephine Perry explores the differences in performance between women and men
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How to self-test for weaknesses that could affect your cycling
Be methodical, film yourself, and then be diligent with a specific routine of exercises writes David Skinner
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Common cycling injuries: treatment and prevention
No one likes to be forced off the bike by injury. We round up some of the most common issues faced by cyclists and advise on how to treat and prevent them
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How to make a Nutty Slack Smoothie (video)
Boost your post ride protein stores with this easy to make smoothie recipe
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Saddle sores: how to prevent and treat them
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Post-training meals: Chicken and chickpea Moroccan-style tagine (video)
The ultimate slow cooked, low calorie meal that have your taste buds tingling the moment you step back through the door.
