Frans Verbeeck trained hard and long, but there was one rider he couldn't out-train
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.
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How to cycle faster and increase your average speed
When 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…
‘Do cyclists live longer?’ – you asked Google, and we’ve got the answer
The fountain of eternal youth hasn't been located yet, but the bike in your garage is a good place to start
Should you always ride with data?
We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?
Do cyclists’ bodies need a regular health-check MOT?
Cyclists are obsessed with output. We spend fortunes on hardware and sof tware to monitor power, heart rate and calorie burn, to track our rides and compare ourselves with others.…
Why you need to stop worrying about your weight
Having learnt the hard way about body weight obsession, Charlie Graham-Dixon goes in search of a healthier perspective
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
Good pain versus bad pain: how to tell the difference
here’s a line between suffering for long-term gains and pain which can signal you’re at risk of further injury. Know when to tell the difference.
Turn your fears into a fearsome cycling performance
Facing up to her pre-race nerves, Michelle Arthurs-Brennan discovers that confronting fears head-on can help you ride faster
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
How to set a 10-mile time trial PB – experts reveal their top tips
Ten miles is an iconic distance for British domestic time triallists, but how can you eke out every second possible this summer to set a new 10-mile PB?
Chamois cream: how to use it and some of the best formulas
Why you need chamois cream, how to apply it, and where to buy it
‘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
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.
Cycling during pregnancy: advice from Lizzie Deignan and Dame Sarah Storey
The former world champion, Dame Sarah Storey and a consultant obstetrician provide their advice for expectant mothers
How to build your personal roadmap to success
How do you draw your roadmap to success? Hannah Reynolds and Josephine Perry explain how to build your personal profile and turn self-knowledge into success
Five common myths about cycling injuries and why they might be wrong
We asked the experts for the most common pitfalls to be aware of when it comes to finding the causes and best treatments for cycling injuries.
What is FTP in cycling and how do I test and improve it?
If you’re training for performance then the term FTP – which stands for Functional Threshold Power – will probably have come up at some point. Measured in watts, FTP is…
Land’s End to John o’ Groats: How to break an unbreakable cycling record
24hr TT supremo: Michael Broadwith When we arrive at Michael Broadwith’s home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, the whole place is full of life, young children seemingly everywhere. The Broadwiths — Michael,…
Prehab: the secret to staying injury free
Investing some time into prehab exercise could help you stay injury-free and perform better on the bike - so why aren’t more of us doing it?
How to avoid spring knee pain when cycling
Before you’re lured by spring sunshine into ramping up your training, consider the possible consequences for your knees, writes Graham Theobald
Taking on the Alpe du Zwift: How does it really compare to Alpe d’Huez?
Simon Warren takes on Zwift's new Alpe and see how it stacks up against the real thing
How to ride on cobbles (video)
Cobbles bring out the supreme bike handlers and hard men of the pro peloton, here are a few useful hints to help you join them.
Can you improve on your weaknesses?
Let’s be under no illusions: the physiological glass ceiling exists — your body’s limitations, though invisible, are real. World-class athletes need to know exactly where their limits lie: the areas…
11 things not to do at your first crit race
Number one: pedal on a tight bend and stack it. But that's obvious... right?