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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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Power to Weight Ratio: watts per kilogram explained and how to boost yours
Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must. Andrew Hamilton explains why and how
Fat burning and cycling: separating the myths from the truth
Burn more fat and you’ll spare carbohydrate, lose weight and ultimately ride faster — that’s the theory. But does it work in practice, or is it all a bunch of…
How to build your cycling endurance
Want to go long? We spoke to Hunter Allen about how to grow your engine
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
How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
Six signs you’ve spent too long cycling indoors this winter
First there was the snow and ice, and now the incessant rain. It’s fair to say that the weather gods have not smiled kindly on cyclists in the last few…
How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?
Rest is crucial to adaptation and progression – most of us know that. However, the statement leaves a lot of questions unanswered, such as how many days off a week…
Bulletproof your body: one hour per week to stay injury free
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your body
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…
Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is better?
I recently concluded that I’m allergic to turbo trainers. The discovery of my unfortunate affliction occurred after several angst filled weeks where, following a new FTP test result, I just…
Numb feet and hands when cycling: how to combat the cold
Losing the feeling in your hands and feet is a common experience for cyclists riding through the coldest months of winter. Cold feet and hands can become numb and even…
Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
Asked ‘why do you cycle?’ many riders will respond with wistful references to exploring the great outdoors, freedom, adventure – but all of that seems far, far away when you’re…
How to write your own annual cycling training plan
January is the month of new resolutions. However, without a plan most new ambitions won’t go much further than the Facebook meme stage. ‘A goal is a dream with a plan’,…
Can cycling cure a hangover?
Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day
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
Busting the triathlon taboo: Is it time cyclists broadened their horizons?
Triathlon gets a bad rap among cycling’s single-minded purists, but is it time to broaden our horizons? Paul Knott pulls on a tri-suit and heads for the sea to find…
Should you ride your bike on Christmas Day?
This year, I will ride my bike on Christmas Day for the first time ever. Well, only if it’s not raining, sleeting or icy. And there’s no way in hell…
Four of the best indoor cycling sessions for turbo training
The boredom of the turbo-trainer is the cyclist’s annual test of motivation: here's how to both enjoy indoor training and maximise your potential for a successful 2014
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…
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?
Talent or training? How a gifted young rider becomes a champion
How does a gifted young rider become a champion? Is it more about talent or training? CW asks scientists, coaches, and a teenage sensation
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
How to do a strength building HIIT session (video)
Direct-drive trainers are ideally suited to the low-cadence sessions you need to maximise your force ouput and become a stronger cyclist
What can cyclists learn from other sports?
Even for those who seem to have reached the pinnacle of cycling, applying principles from other sports can keep progress in motion