How to train for your first event and raise money for charity
Looking to prepare for your first big event? Here are some key tips to take on board before the big day. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
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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The truth about female physiology
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Cycling training plan from sofa to 60km
Just starting out the sport of cycling? Or want to reach an achievable milestone? This training plan will help you get there. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
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How to harness your power
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Cycling training plan for beginners
Download this pdf for a 12-week training plan that will get you on the right path to serious mileage
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Cycling training plan for road racers
Download these free pdfs for a training plan to make you faster in just 12 weeks
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Cycling training plan for endurance
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Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong launches coaching programme designed to get more women cycling
Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong has launched a new training programme designed to get more women engaging with cycling.
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How much training is enough? The secrets to making long-term fitness progress
The key to making progress is to do just the right amount of training and no more. Hannah Reynolds sets out on a mission to quantify ‘enough’
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Should you use a power meter during training? Here's what the experts say
With even some pro teams cautioning against an over-reliance on power meters, Dr Josie Perry makes the case for staying in touch with your winning instincts
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10 tips for improving your indoor winter workouts
We show you how to make the most of your indoor workouts
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New Sufferfest indoor training plans help you ‘hit the reset’ for winter
For cyclists, the transition into the winter months can be a disheartening period.
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'The biggest skill any rider can have is to feel something and not be told by a screen': Tao Geoghegan Hart - a week in training
In 2019 CW was allowed a glimpse inside a week of training with the now Giro d'Italia winning Tao Geoghegan Hart
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How to be a better cyclist in seven steps
Straightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
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The Strava dilemma: Is it money well spent?
Now that Strava is charging £4 per month for full access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses whether, in terms of motivation and training benefits, it’s money well spent
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Nine ways to keep your cycling motivation going
Over the last few months, we’ve seen huge numbers of people jumping on the bike for the first time.
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Why summer 2020 could be the perfect time to start a cycling training plan
So far 2020 has been a daunting and unpredictable year.
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Calling all British cyclists: Tell us your best training routes
We want to share your go-to training rides with newcomers to the sport as well as more experienced riders looking to freshen things up
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Do fasted rides really work?
Whether it be losing weight, improving your on bike efficiency or utilising fat as a energy source. When executed correctly fasted rides can provide improvements across all areas of your cycling
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How to prepare for the return of time trials (whenever that may be)
The 2020 time trial season has been unusual to say the least.
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Cycling and illness: Can intense training increase the risk of catching a virus?
The long list of health benefits from cycling are well-recorded.
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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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Cycling training zones: power and heart rate zones explained
Thresholds, recovery rides, training zones… What does it all mean? Paul Knott investigates further
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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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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
