WorldTour team Cannondale-Drapac show you how to warm effectively for a time trial
Training
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
Strength training for cyclists: Is it worth it?
Strength training is now a mainstay of the pro peloton, but is hitting the gym worth the time investment for an amateur racer? Dr Oliver Bridgewood embarks on an eight-week…
Don’t let the Christmas party season slow you down
It's that time of year: parties, family commitments and plenty of food and booze to tempt you away from the bike. Winter cycling may seem like the last thing you…
Nine ways to prepare for your best ever sportive or racing season
Resist the lure of off-season lethargy and over-indulgence while staying healthy, conditioned and set for a flying start to the season
‘Cycling: it’s not about the numbers’
Expert opinion: Jon Day is a lecturer in English at King’s College London and author of Cyclogeography: Journeys of a London Bicycle Courier. Here he discusses what cycling means to…
How to start a new cycling discipline
With summer behind us, it’s time to look beyond the realms of road racing and time trials, says Dr Josephine Perry
How to deal with inflammation
Inflammation is not your enemy — it is a crucial element in recovery says Vicky Ware
11 reasons to join a cycling club
Sometimes cycling on your own is great, but a lot of the time being part of a cycling club is the best way to go riding
Dos and don’ts of winter training (video)
Winter is the perfect time of year to get a jump-start on next season's cycle training. Here are some top tips to make sure you are fast and lean come…
Can you blag your way around La Marmotte?
Is it possible to blag your way around one of these monumental rides, like La Marmotte, whilst being severely under-trained?
Fabian Cancellara’s top 11 time trial tips
Fabian Cancellara has one word to describe amateur time triallists in the UK: “crazy”. All the same, the TT maestro was happy to pass on 11 nuggets of wisdom that…