11 things not to do at your first crit race
Number one: pedal on a tight bend and stack it. But that's obvious... right?
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.
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How to ace an e-race: top tips ahead of the British Cycling E-Racing Championships
Getting your Zwift on this weekend to compete in the National Championships? Here's some tips from an Elite rider
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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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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 build your cycling endurance
Want to go long? We spoke to Hunter Allen about how to grow your engine
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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
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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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Six signs you've spent too long cycling indoors this winter
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How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?
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Bulletproof your body: one hour per week to stay injury free
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your body
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Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is better?
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Layer up your gloves for cold and wet rides Numb feet and hands when cycling: how to combat the cold
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Indoor cycling apps compared: which is best for you?
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Make a training and recovery plan that suits you. Photo: Jesse Wild How to write your own annual cycling training plan
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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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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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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 out
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Should you ride your bike on Christmas Day?
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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
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Credit: Dan Gould Can you improve on your weaknesses?
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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?
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19 September 2017 Road World Championships (Bergen, Norway) Men Junior TT 1st : PIDCOCK Thomas (GBR) Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA 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
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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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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
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Plovdiv , Bulgaria - 15 September 2018; Great Britain Men's Eight team head out to warm-up prior to racing on day seven of the World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) 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
