Fitness
All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with cycling.
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The pro cyclist and personal trainer's ultimate 30 minute off-bike workout
Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing
By Claire Steels Published
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The physio and bike fitter's guide to setting your saddle height
How to adjust your bike seat height and know when you’ve got it right - eliminate pain and get the most from your body
By Nicole Oh Published
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I'm a nutritionist - this is how long a bike ride needs to be for carb loading to be beneficial, and what to eat
What to eat, and when: a fuelling specialist’s tips on maximising performance by pre-loading carbohydrate
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Should I cycle commute every day?’
The length of your commute is a major factor; but there are ways to adapt your routine to maximise on the gains of riding into work
By Alex Welburn Published
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Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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You need to ride easy to get faster - and that might be easier than 'Zone 2', here's why
It's ell known that easy riding is the bedrock of endurance, but what exactly do we mean by ‘easy’? Charlie Allenby seeks clarification
By Charlie Allenby Published
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What's so special about FTP? A lot - so here’s how to test and improve it
Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses...
By Nick Busca Published
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'Cycling is a requirement, not an obsession': how one 46-year-old vet racer stays motivated to keep on winning
Last year, Helen Jackson won two age group national championships, her age group in the Gravel World Champs, and the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross challenge. And she's not slowing down any time, soon...
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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The ice method cometh: Is cold water therapy revolutionary, a waste of time, or actually dangerous?
For decades, athletes have been dunking their race-weary limbs in icy water, but now the practice is a wellness craze too. Rob Kemp puts the hype on ice and examines the evidence
By Rob Kemp Published
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Eight reasons to ride LEJOG fully supported
The Babble Ride Across Britain is a great way to enjoy the challenge of riding Land’s End of John o’Groats
By Cat Glowinski Published
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I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hours
Coach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours
By Andy Turner Published
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'Age is no barrier to extreme sports': Cyclist aims to be the oldest woman to row the Atlantic at 70
“I have never seen my age as a barrier to doing anything at all,” says Janine Williams
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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'Age and hormonal changes play a part of my cycling journey - but it is still possible to improve': The journey to ultra endurance racer
When Fatima Ahmed took up cycling during the pandemic, she had no idea that just three years later she would be sizing up an epic, island-hopping test of endurance
By Yassmin Abdel-Magied Published
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Ask a coach: How can I train consistently when life is so hectic?
Many of us have big plans, but life gets in the way. Here's how to achieve your goals, amid the hustle
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Ask a coach: 'I don't have time for endurance rides at the weekend – how can I build up to a 100-mile event?'
With a focus on quality rather than quantity, four hours of training during the week is enough to make riding a century an enjoyable experience rather than a feat of endurance
By Alex Welburn Published
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12 hacks to make your ride better and more fun
From gear tweaks to route alterations: elevate your rides with these expert tips
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower
Every human brain works slightly differently, yet too often we demand bland conformity. Chris Marshall-Bell meets riders unashamed to cherish their uniqueness
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Back then I was on the edge of life – but now I'm a multi world champion': Para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan's golden comeback from near-fatal food poisoning
Keen equestrian Lizzi Jordan was riding high until a freak illness changed her life forever. Now, having swapped reins for handlebars, she is not only back in the saddle but winning on the world stage
By David Bradford Published
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‘Cycling saved my life - and I’m fitter at 55 than I was at 25’ - cycling coach still gaining watts explains how
The term 'FTP' hadn't been invented when Richard Stern first tested his, but he's stronger now than he was in 1995
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Smartwatches act like a 'military drill sergeant' on your wrist - it's ok to ignore them when they claim you're 'unproductive'
Fitness gadgets use very emotive language, but should we be allowing them to press our buttons? Dr Josephine Perry investigates
By Josephine Perry Published
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'I try to hang in with the youngsters as much as possible': 68-year-old ex-Rugby player on racing with a new knee
A string of knee ops hasn't stopped Chris Dunn from pinning on a number
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I broke my collarbone (twice) and learned that cycling expects people to 'spring back' far too quickly
"Two weeks? I was back on the bike within 48 hours" was the response when Adam Jones got back on the bike after a break - why do cyclists expect an instant comeback?
By Adam Jones Published
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'Keep eking out little performance gains and you can progress at any age': Tips for riding better than ever, at 49
'I enjoy the process more now than ever,' says Simon McNamara, as he closes in on 50 - though to emulate him, you may need to cut out the booze and biscuits
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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'You have to listen to your body and not just look at data': The journey from hospital bed to WorldTour QOM
Human Powered Health's new signing on how she ended last season early but came to Australia on sizzling form
By Simon Smythe Published
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'I've gone from gathering rocks on the bison farm to picking up the biggest rock of them all – Paris-Roubaix': Alison Jackson on her formative influences
The Paris-Roubaix Femmes champ talks racing by instinct and lessons learnt on the family farm
By David Bradford Published
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After years of feeling ‘too fat’, I’ve finally found my place in the cycle lane - you can too
‘I’m worthy of taking up space, and always will be’ writes journalist - and cyclist - Emmie Harrison-West, as she shares her tips having reclaimed her love for the sport and her body
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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‘Why are you alone?’: I’m a solo female tourer, everyone wants to know where my husband is, but I've encountered incredible kindness
After several months cycling round Turkey and Europe, with many miles still ahead of her, Isobel Duxfield reflects on her trip thus far
By Isobel Duxfield Published
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'I was 20 stone when I started, now I want to be a National Champion' - 69-year-old's tips on getting fit later in life
Chris Maffei's first four mile ride took him three hours, now he's averaging over 20 miles an hour
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Are gluten-free diets a performance booster, or just an expensive fad?
Some are allergic to gluten, others avoid it by choice. Either way, gluten-free diets are increasingly popular among cyclists. But are they worth it? Rob Kemp investigates
By Rob Kemp Published
