How they used to train: Eddy Merckx’s pre-1969 Tour de France week
How the Cannibal trained to get ready for his first Tour de France win in the 1969 edition of the race
Training
Cycle training advice from the experts. Whatever riding you do our cycling specific training articles will help you gain insight and knowledge on what does and doesn’t work for you and your riding. Plus insight in to what training the pros do.
For more, have a look at our training plans.
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Five mistakes to avoid when turbo training
Winter is coming so you will soon be reacquainted with your turbo trainer: here are the top ten no nos
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Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
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Detraining: The truth about losing fitness
What really happens to your cycling fitness if you're forced to take an extended break from the saddle? Physiologist Andrew Hamilton explains the consequences of the time off the bike
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Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: five ways you can get your pedal fix inside
Indoor cycling is a fast, efficient way to get fit – and though you don't get to smell the roses, there are plenty of ways you can keep it interesting
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How to lose weight cycling: Six essential tips
Looking to lose weight cycling? Here's a quick guide to losing that weight to improve your riding
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16 ways to stay motivated through winter
As a chilly breeze replaces the warm summer air, the inclination to ride naturally begins to ebb. Here are 16 ways to keep your cycling motivation through autumn and into winter
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Hill climbing: The secrets of how anyone can go faster uphill
Jim Cotton speaks to champion climbers to find out how we can all go faster uphill - and maybe bag a KoM along the way
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How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
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Six reasons to take an end of season break: the effects and benefits explained
As the summer season draws to a close, Jim Cotton sets out six reasons for taking a block of downtime off the bike to rest, recover and reignite your competitive fire
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Winter bikes: do you really need one?
We investigate whether a dedicated bike for the colder season is a necessity or a luxury, and ask do you really need a winter bike?
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Tick off your first 100-mile event: tips to get you from 60 to 100-miles
Want to graduate from 60-mile rides to 100-milers? We show you how to do it
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Cycling Box Hill: How to tackle the climb
Our top tips on how to climb Box Hill
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What is heart rate variability and can cyclists use it to avoid burn-out?
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Recruit your glutes: how to make the most of the biggest muscle in your body
Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture and overtraining can all lead to ineffective use of your backside
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Watch: Should women be training differently to men?
In Partnership with The Sufferfest
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Get better at climbing hills: top tips to speed up your ascents
Find the going gets tougher when the road pitches up? Here's how to improve your climbing...
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Tips for effective rest and recovery after cycling
Everybody’s heard it said that recovery is as important as training — Peter Stuart looks at what you could be doing to optimise the adaptation process while you’re off the bike
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The Sufferfest launches training plans tailored for eRacing demands
Indoor racing is short and punchy - these plans aim to get your form nailed
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Cycling and heart health: should you worry about pushing your heart too hard?
CW fitness editor David Bradford investigates growing evidence that years of endurance exercise can lead to troublesome changes in the heart.
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'How do cyclists get big legs?' - you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
Looking to build some muscle through cycling? You may need to hit the gym, too
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How to reduce the effects of hay fever when cycling
Hay fever can be a nightmare for cyclists, but there are effective steps you can take to reduce symptoms and keep riding explains Vicky Ware
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Cycling training plans: for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
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How to master riding long climbs
You won't find as many long climbs in the UK as you will on the Continent, but when you hit one you want to be in a position to conquer it. Use these technique, kit and nutrition tips to master long climbs
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How to survive hard back-to-back days on the bike
Riding back-to-back days later in the year? We've got tips to help you to the finish line in the best shape possible...
