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.
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Best bike computers 2026: Expert-rated bike computers for navigation and trainingSix expert-rated best cycling computers to enhance your ride - aiding you to explore and train with pro-level tools right at your fingertips
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Saunas, endurance blocks and racing track: How sprinter Ethan Vernon trains every weekFresh from a stage win at the Tour Down Under, the sprinter explains how he prepared for the scorching season-opener
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'The key to maximising performance is consistent, high-quality training' – how to train for cycling better, in a fraction of the timeFewer hours, better results? Zach Nehr explores how abandoning huge mileage for smarter, lower-volume training can help you succeed
By Zach Nehr Published
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How do the pros train? Mattia Agostinacchio takes us through his pre-race weekThe 18-year-old Italian is the European U23 cyclo-cross champion and the youngest rider in the men's WorldTour
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Irresistible tech or meaningless data: are body sensors the next frontier in marginal gains?From core temperature to blood glucose, the latest wearables promise to unlock previously unimaginable gains. But does real-time bio-tracking provides insight or just distraction
By Rob Kemp Published
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How often should I ride my bike to get fit?I there an optimum number of cycle rides I can do per week to help meet my goals?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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'Recreational cyclists risk becoming too reliant on AI' – How cycling coaching platforms are changing the way we trainAI has already infiltrated the pro peloton – but can it help all of us train more effectively? India Paine investigates
By India Paine Published
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The best workouts and training plans on Zwift, as picked by our coaching expertOur resident cycling coach selects the best Zwift workouts and training plans to help you achieve your cycling goals
By Andy Turner Last updated
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How Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates train to be the #1 team In cyclingWe take a look into their Strava data to see what training they're doing during their winter camps
By Zach Nehr Published
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Best power meters 2026: 6 pedal and crank-based systems our experts tested and would actually buyThe best power meters for cycling are an essential tool for precision training; we run through their key features, how to use them and highlight the 6 best from our experts, whether you're riding road, gravel, or Zwift
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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'Never trust the forecast!' These are the tips and tricks that keep the pros riding through the worst of winterWinter riding doesn't have to be survival mode. Pro riders who know how to thrive through the colder months share their best hacks, habits and kit tweaks
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'You've heard of junk miles? Well I've invented junk intensity' – Dr Hutch on why you should ditch training and just go for a rideHalf-arsed training isn't even fooling Dr Hutch himself
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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The crown joules: Why 3,000kJ is the new magic number in cycling performanceKilojoule ceilings have become pro cycling’s secret talent test, and 3,000 is the magic number. Cycling Weekly examines the latest science of stamina and how to use it to boost performance
By James Witts Published
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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 Last updated
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What if everything we thought we knew about training intensities was wrong?Polarised training, when riders divide their training between hard and easy sessions is commonplace, but is that really what everyone's doing?
By Rob Kemp Published
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Marginal gains or major risks? Introducing and assessing cycling's latest training hacksFrom restricting blood flow to inhaling deadly gas, cycling’s latest ‘hacks’ blur the line between innovation and insanity. Which ones are worth taking seriously?
By Rob Kemp Published
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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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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
