Peter Sagan has already established himself as not only one of the best riders of his generation, but also of all-time. Here Sagan and his coach Patxi Vila go through…
Training
How to do a fat burning HIIT session (video)
Whether time-crunched or impeded by poor weather, HIIT sessions in the comfort of your home will see your fitness levels flourish this winter
Taking the pain: What does it mean to suffer?
If you want to win races, you have to be able to tolerate pain. But what does suffering on a bike really mean? Can it be measured, tested and trained?…
Cycling training zones: power and heart rate zones explained
Grand Tour riders know exactly what their power output should be, to the exact watt, at any given moment. Cycling training zones can be used to ensure training sessions are…
Cyclists’ guide to dealing with potholes
A couple of very poor winters coupled with a shortage of repair funds means potholes are everywhere. Here’s how to deal with them
Altitude training for cyclists: does it work and could you benefit? (video)
Your lungs are burning, heart pounding, breathing rate frantic — and this is just your local climb. The thought of riding up actual mountains 1,000 or more metres higher than…
Last minute training tips for RideLondon
RideLondon is almost here – and if you’re fighting rising waves of panic about making it round the 100 mile circuit, we've got plenty of advice for you.
Is cycling the toughest sport?
Anyone who’s raced a bike knows that cycling can be cruelly hard, but how does it stack up against other gruelling sports? Do we have a valid claim to be…
How Romain Bardet improved his climbing: team reveals vast altitude training gains
Ag2r team study shows gains in Romain Bardet's power profile after post-altitude training camp testing
How to ride hairpins (video)
Common place on a multitude of climbs, hairpin bends are the perfect opportunity to break an ascent up both psychologically or physically. But how do you ride them to perfection?
How to warm-up for a time trial (video)
WorldTour team Cannondale-Drapac show you how to warm effectively for a time trial
Cycling Box Hill: How to tackle the climb
Our top tips on how to climb Box Hill
How to master a long climb (video)
You won't find as many long climbs in the UK as you will on the Continent, but when you hit one you want to be in a position to conquer…
How to train with a power meter
Power meters are getting more affordable, but knowing what to do with one is a different matter. Jon Sharples of Train Sharp Cycle Coaching explains: “The main benefit is to…
How to pace a long time trial (video)
Pacing is key when it comes to time trials: go off too fast and you'll fade, hold too much back and you'll be disappointed with your time. Here we look…
Handling technique: How to corner on your road bike
Cycling would be kind of dull without some sharp bends to get the G-forces up. We show you how to negotiate corners safely, while keeping your speed
Training for power with Canyon//SRAM’s Tiffany Cromwell
We asked the Canyon//SRAM rider for some training sessions that would help riders targeting peak power
Calories burned cycling: everything you need to know
It’s a question we’ve all pondered: how many calories do I burn riding a bike? You can find quick and easy-to-apply equations to the number of calories burned cycling –…
Eight ways to improve your cycling for the spring
Get your cycling off to a flyer — and begin spring as you mean to go on with these tips to maximise your cycling and fitness in the early season
Top cycling training myths to avoid (video)
There is an abundance of training theories that have been banded around over the years, but it is important to separate the fads from the facts.
Is heart rate training still relevant in the age of the power meter?
With power meters gaining in popularity, is there still a benefit to training with heart rate?
How to avoid training mistakes
Making a training mistake or two during your cycling life is inevitable. But focusing on your own ability and goals is the key to keeping your progress on track.
Turbo together: How group sessions can help you train harder
CW investigates the growing popularity of indoor group training sessions
How to take a Strava KOM
Struggling to take that Strava KOM? We might be able to help...
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