Training
All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with 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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 Want to ride further? Here's how to build your cycling endurance effectivelyWe spoke to Hunter Allen, co-author of training bible, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳, on how to grow your engine By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated 
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 Best power meters 2025: pedal and crank-based models reviewed and ratedThe best power meters for cycling will provide important information to help you train; we run through their key features, how to use them and highlight the best from our testing By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated 
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 I was broke, depressed and disillusioned – Here's how I cycled my way back to health and happinessHow do you rebuild your fitness, confidence and joy in cycling after years of stress, burnout and poor health? Cycling Weekly's tech editor did exactly that – and these are the lessons he learned along the way By Andy Carr Published 
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 Riding a bike faster means turning the pedals harder, so is understanding of today's training techniques really helping people go faster?Have power meters, heart-rate monitors and training software made any difference to how we train? By James Shrubsall Published 
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 The first rule of Sunday Race Club? You talk about Sunday Race ClubSponsored by MyWhoosh Steve Shrubsall got served up a hearty helping of humble pie during his first foray into the fast and frantic world of MyWhoosh's SRC By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 'He said spending £5k on a skinsuit was outrageous – so I reminded him he'd remortgaged our house for his rally career': Meet Alex Dowsett and his dad PhilWhat did Giro stage winner and Hour record holder Alex Dowsett learn from his rally driver dad? CW finds out By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 
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 If I could make use of my underexploited fat stores, my ultra riding would improve dramatically. Here's how I went about tapping into themIntrigued by the prospect of burning more fat, we dial in the optimal intensity and put it to the test By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 How to strike the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor cyclingSponsored by MyWhoosh You don't need to make a choice between riding indoors or outside –combine both for the ideal cycling mix for optimum performance By Rob Kemp Published 
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 Are you riding too much? Studies show you can get just as fit training only at weekends?“Weekend warrior” used to be a term of derision – but new science suggests two well-executed rides per week could be all you need By Hannah Reynolds Published 
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 More bang for your bucks – is indoor cycling really harder than riding outside?Sponsored by MyWhoosh By Hannah Reynolds Published 
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 Adapt, overcome, excel: five para-cyclists' incredible journeysWhat does it take to overcome disability – and go on to become a champion By Rob Kemp Published 
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 How to train for your first 100-mile ride: 3 tips and a structured plan for successCycling coach Zach Nehr explains how to use a structured training plan to prepare for a 100-mile ride By Zach Nehr Last updated 
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 Hit a plateau in your cycling fitness? It might be time to look past sweet spot trainingIf sweet spot has become the comfortable option, it might be time to explore your boundaries By James Shrubsall Published 
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 How to become a better cyclist in 5 simple stepsStraightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer By Cat Glowinski Published 
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 How often should I ride my bike to get fit?What is the optimum number of rides per week to help you make progress and meet your goals? By James Shrubsall Last updated 
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 'Make everyone run the same draggy tyres... but it would kill the spectacle': Tour de France star's solution to the 'impossible' question of rider safetyThe multiple Tour de France stage winner ponders a question that continues to dog cycling By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 How do I deal with a headwind on a round biking loop?The wind is a perennial nemesis for us cyclists. Here's how to deal with it and even make it your friend By James Shrubsall Published 
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 Riding with Raynaud’s: How to beat cold hands and feet over winterSymptoms of Raynaud's syndrome extend far beyond simply having chilly hands and feet, our experts guide you through the how-to on making winter riding bearable despite the disease By Lexie Williamson Published 
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 How to lose weight cycling without sacrificing strengthIf you're looking to lose weight cycling, here is a quick guide to reduce that number on the scales to improve your riding By Dr Eimear Dolan Last updated 
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 How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?We all know we need rest, but the specifics aren't always so black and white By James Shrubsall Published 
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 What to wear cycling: A temperature-by-temperature cycling dress guideLayer like a pro and stay comfortable year-round By Kristin Jenny Published 
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 Power to weight ratio explained: watts per kilo matter - here’s how to improve yoursUnless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must By Anna Marie Abram Published 
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 The best workouts and training plans on Zwift – the coach’s choiceOur resident cycling coach selects the best Zwift workouts and training plans to help you achieve your cycling goals By Andy Turner Published 
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 11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gainsWhen looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner By Hannah Reynolds Published 
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 Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racersGet into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans By Anna Marie Abram Published 
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 Ask a coach: ‘Is it worth doing fasted bike rides?’Are fasted rides the key to a quick performance boost? Or is omitting breakfast merely a marginal gain, only of value if you’re already training 20+ hour weeks? By Alex Welburn Published 
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 These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid themThe pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring By Andy Turner Published 
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 Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winterAs with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck… By Andy Turner Published 
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 The ideal cadence for cycling explained: are you pedalling too fast or slow?We all have our natural pedalling speed - but what is actually optimal? By Anna Marie Abram Last updated 
