How to be a better cyclist in seven steps
Straightforward advice to help you ride faster and longer
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 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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Credit: Daniel Gould Cycling training plans: get fitter, ride faster and go further
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Cycling training plan for winter fitness
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Climbing Sa Calobra in Mallorca Which is faster - climbing in or out of the saddle?
We performed a basic experiment to see if there is a significant aerodynamic difference between climbing in and out of the saddle
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Mark Beaumont's ultimate endurance masterclass
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Pacing is key in a cycling time trial. Image: Andy Jones Cycling time trials: how to get started and training for best results
Want to try entering some cycling time trials? Here's everything you need to know about what the events entail, how to enter and how to prepare
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Winter turbo training tips: maintain form through the winter
VO2 max sessions will ensure you’re both fresh and fit for spring
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Peter Sagan's training secrets: A week in the life of the triple world champion
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 a typical week in training
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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
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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? Tom Daly investigates
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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
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Altitude training for cyclists: does it work and could you benefit? (video)
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Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 2013 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.
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Ian Stannard in the 2016 Paris-Roubaix 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 competing in the toughest of them all? Dave Nash tests the contention
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Credit: Yuzuru Sunada 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
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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?
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16 May 2017 100th Giro d'Italia Stage 10 : Foligno - Montefalco ITT ROLLAND Pierre (FRA) Cannondale - Drapac Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA How to warm-up for a time trial (video)
WorldTour team Cannondale-Drapac show you how to warm effectively for a time trial
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Zig Zag Road, Box Hill Credit: Roo Fowler Cycling Box Hill: How to tackle the climb
Our top tips on how to climb Box Hill
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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 it. Use these technique, kit and nutrition tips to master long climbs
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Credit: Chris Catchpole How to train with a power meter
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Tom Dumoulin Credit: Graham Watson 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 at pacing, efficient use of energy and nutrition strategies to help you perform to your best
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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
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Image: cyclingimages 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
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Calories burned cycling: everything you need to know
