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.
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.
How do sprinters train for their explosive speed? Whether you're a racer or just looking to spice up your training rides, here are some sprint training sessions to try
What are the causes and treatments for the lightening bolt of pain poised to hit cyclists at the very worst moment?
Could your brain be holding you back? Psychological training could be the way you can ride faster than ever and achieve your cycling goals in 2018.
Finding the motivation to get out and do big winter cycling miles when it's freezing cold outside isn't always easy. So, how about really ramping up those hard yards and challenging yourself to your longest ever ride this winter?
It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid of tasteless, healthy desserts
We show you how to take some damage limitation on one of the most calorific times of the year
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
We performed a basic experiment to see if there is a significant aerodynamic difference between climbing in and out of the saddle
Looking to break up the boredom? Here's everything you need to know about training with The Sufferfest app
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.
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
With winter setting in, this tasty broth is the perfect tonic to sit down with after a cold weekend ride.
In news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists around the country, researchers have concluded that coffee could come with substantial health benefits.
VO2 max sessions will ensure you’re both fresh and fit for spring
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
Many cyclists are resorting to offbeat, unproven therapies in a bid to recover from injuries. Are they being cured or conned? Cycling Weekly investigates
Whether time-crunched or impeded by poor weather, HIIT sessions in the comfort of your home will see your fitness levels flourish this winter
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
A couple of very poor winters coupled with a shortage of repair funds means potholes are everywhere. Here’s how to deal with them
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
