The 10 toughest cycling workouts

Sir Chris Hoy, Revolution 36, January 2012

Cycling is hard; it attracts people who can take pain. In fact many top racers seem to relish it. We spoke to a cross section of successful racers from different disciplines and different generations, and they all came up with something that hurt them. Try one, if you think you're hard enough.

Seriously though, even a toned down version of these sessions will make a great breakthrough workout. Just pick one that suits the sort of cycling you are into. Treat them with respect, though. Take a couple of easy days before, with the same after, use good nutrition before during and after each one, add a pinch of good quality rest, and they will give you a good fitness boost.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.