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
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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What is FTP in cycling and how do I test and improve it?
Recently got a power meter, know you need to do an FTP test but don't know quite what that means? We explain Functional Threshold Power and its uses...
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British Cycling launches eight-week series of Zwift races and workouts
British Cycling has launched an eight-week series of virtual races and workouts, encouraging people to stay fit and active.
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Here are the best Sufferfest workouts to kickstart your indoor training
From the outside, The Sufferfest may look like a scary place to train.
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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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How to hold a group ride on Zwift
Many people in the UK and around the world are facing the gloomy prospect of not being able to ride with their friends over the coming weeks.
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How to build your cycling endurance
Want to go long? We spoke to Hunter Allen about how to grow your engine
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How to build a core strength programme for cycling
Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts
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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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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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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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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
