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?
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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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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Land’s End to John o’ Groats: How to break an unbreakable cycling record
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Prehab: the secret to staying injury free
Investing some time into prehab exercise could help you stay injury-free and perform better on the bike - so why aren’t more of us doing it?
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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
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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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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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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.
