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Training
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
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
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
‘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.…