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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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
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Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: five ways you can get your pedal fix inside
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Watch: Should women be training differently to men?
In Partnership with The Sufferfest
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Get better at climbing hills: top tips to speed up your ascents
Find the going gets tougher when the road pitches up? Here's how to improve your climbing...
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Training for a 100-mile event: tips to get you from 60 to 100-miles
Want to graduate from 60-mile rides to 100-milers? We show you how to do it
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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
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The Sufferfest launches training plans tailored for eRacing demands
Indoor racing is short and punchy - these plans aim to get your form nailed
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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.
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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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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
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Cycling training plans: for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
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How to master riding long climbs
You won't find as many long climbs in the UK as you will on the Continent, but when you hit one you want to be in a position to conquer it. Use these technique, kit and nutrition tips to master long climbs
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How to survive hard back-to-back days on the bike
Riding back-to-back days later in the year? We've got tips to help you to the finish line in the best shape possible...
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Six people who will transform your cycling
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Are you addicted to cycling?
In the realm of competitive cycling, the line between dedication and addiction can be ultra-fine. Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry searches for a meaningful distinction
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Seven ways to find great new places to ride
Bored of riding the same old routes? Struggling for inspiration on how to find new roads to ride? Let us help you
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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 your mean looking meaner
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Cycling training zones: power and heart rate zones explained
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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 extra speed
Download these free pdfs for a training plan to make you faster in just 12 weeks
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Cycling training plan for fitness
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VO2 max: what is it and how to improve
Ever heard of VO2 max but wondered what it was? Let our expert explain, and read on for a workout to improve yours
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Does elite cycling have a problem with mental health?
Mental health care is being taken more seriously, but there's more to be done says former Olympian
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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
