How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
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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How listening to music can boost your training performance
The relationship between music exercises has been well researched, with multiple studies exploring how beats can reduce fatigue and give a boost to motivation.
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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
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How to win a bike race without leaving your house
Online racing is opening up a whole new world of crash-free competition. CW’s Alex Ballinger scopes out how to become the hero of his own living room
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Long or short intervals - New study explores which is best to boost performance
Ever questioned what kind of intervals are best to improve your performance?
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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
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How to cycle in a group: Essential guide to group cycling
Speeding along in a group is efficient and enjoyable, but there are a few basics you need to know about before you get stuck in
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How often should I cycle to get fit?
Are you going for long bike rides but not getting fitter? You need to ride regularly to get the full benefit – and here's why
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CW5000: Eight ways to stay motivated
The days are short, roads grimy, and weather appalling. How to resist the urge to tuck away the bike and hibernate? Jim Cotton turns up the motivational heat
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Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
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How to resume your training after a break
Restarting after a break can be daunting, but there are ways to ease the pain explains Vicky Ware
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How to use training software to hit peak form
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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 big fat lies?
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How to write your own annual cycling training plan
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Should you ride your bike on Christmas Day?
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Seven fitness innovations of the decade
We take a look at the biggest advancements of the tenties
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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
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Can you improve on your weaknesses?
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How they used to train: Eddy Merckx’s pre-1969 Tour de France week
How the Cannibal trained to get ready for his first Tour de France win in the 1969 edition of the race
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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
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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
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Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: five ways you can get your pedal fix inside
Indoor cycling is a fast, efficient way to get fit – and though you don't get to smell the roses, there are plenty of ways you can keep it interesting
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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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16 ways to stay motivated through winter
As a chilly breeze replaces the warm summer air, the inclination to ride naturally begins to ebb. Here are 16 ways to keep your cycling motivation through autumn and into winter
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Hill climbing: The secrets of how anyone can go faster uphill
Jim Cotton speaks to champion climbers to find out how we can all go faster uphill - and maybe bag a KoM along the way
