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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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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
Winter training sessions to get you fast, fit and strong (video)
Whilst it can be awfully tempting to disappear into hibernation over winter, if you’re looking to be competitive come the summer months then it’s really the best time to up…
Things you’ll only understand if you’re a Sufferfest convert
The nuances that Couchlandrians just won't understand...
Cycling slower in winter? Six excuses for slow winter riding and the truth behind them
Don't make excuses, make improvements to your winter cycling
Detraining: The truth about losing fitness
What really happens to your cycling fitness if you're forced to take an extended break from the saddle? Physiologist Andrew Hamilton explains the consequences of the time off the bike
How to cycle in the wind: pro tips to help keep you upright
Former pro Roger Hammond explains how to deal with strength-sapping gusts
How to burn fat cycling: simple tips for better fuel efficiency
Make the most of your morning commute and shed that spare tyre with a few simple fat burning techniques
Tips for cycling and training in the dark (video)
There is no need to lock your bike away until the spring — we shed some light on how to ride through the dark days
Nine reasons to try track cycling this winter
Not into the muddy school playing fields of cyclocross? There is another way... and it doesn't require monthly mech hanger replacements
Autumn cycling training: eight things to do now for a successful 2019
Thoughts starting to turn to next year? Stop dreaming and start doing - here are practical tips to get you to summer success
Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: five ways you can get your pedal fix inside
Most cyclists would like to spend the majority of their time on the bike spinning down country lanes or sprinting up the natural interval facilitators that nature intended. However, it’s…
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…
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…
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...
How they used to train: Frans Verbeeck’s power intervals
Frans Verbeeck trained hard and long, but there was one rider he couldn't out-train
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
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