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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ask a Coach: 'I've hit an FTP plateau - what can I do?'
Struggling to gain the extra watts? It's time for a shake-up...
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'I’ll have to be buried with my bike' - 76-year-old still racking up 200 miles a week shares tips for lifelong cycling
In our series of inspirational cyclists over 40, Hannah Reynolds speaks to Geoff Nelder, who says 'I’ll have to be buried with my bike'
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'One transplant, two cancer surgeries – I get knocked down but I get up again': The champion rider with next-level resilience
Facing repeated risks to her life from kidney failure, Ottilie Quince is determined to keep bouncing back – on and off her bike
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I know how it feels to finish 'dead last' - here are my tips for completing your first gravel race
Congratulations, you’ve registered for your first gravel race! Now the real fun (and work) begins – training and preparation for what will likely be your longest, hardest day on the bicycle yet.
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Strava KOM/QOMs are now fiercely competitive - here's everything I had to do to claim two local crowns
No longer riding at Elite level and seeing his training hours drop from 20 to sometimes just three, cycling coach and personal trainer Andy set out to see if he could still come home with the goods
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'You can get ridiculously fit after retirement': 70 year old who rode UK's toughest sportive reveals how to get better with age
Richard Barrett says he was faster in early retirement than he was in his thirties and forties
