Training

Build up to that half century ride in the most efficient and enjoyable way possible in association with Alzheimers Research UK

By Cycling Weekly Published 1 November 21

Pro rider Joe Laverick takes a look at why and when it's right to take a break and give our minds and bodies some rest

By Joe Laverick Published 7 October 21

The key to making progress is to do just the right amount of training and no more. Hannah Reynolds sets out on a mission to quantify ‘enough’

By Hannah Reynolds Last updated 2 June 21

Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains why mastery, autonomy and belonging are the holy trinity underpinning your cycling passion

By Josephine Perry Published 31 May 21

We show you how to make the most of your indoor workouts

By Simon Smythe Published 16 November 20

So far 2020 has been a daunting and unpredictable year.

By Alex Ballinger Published 24 June 20

The long list of health benefits from cycling are well-recorded. 

By Alex Ballinger Published 1 June 20

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

By Alex Ballinger Published 10 February 20

Restarting after a break can be daunting, but there are ways to ease the pain explains Vicky Ware

By Cycling Fitness Published 10 January 20

We take a look at the biggest advancements of the tenties

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 23 December 19

Jim Cotton speaks to champion climbers to find out how we can all go faster uphill - and maybe bag a KoM along the way

By Jim Cotton Published 26 October 19

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 - Words by Marc Abbott

By Cycling Weekly Published 28 May 19

Mental health care is being taken more seriously, but there's more to be done says former Olympian

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 14 March 19

Even for those who seem to have reached the pinnacle of cycling, applying principles from other sports can keep progress in motion

By Josephine Perry Published 21 November 18

Don't make excuses, make improvements to your winter cycling

By Simon Schofield Published 13 November 18

Thoughts starting to turn to next year? Stop dreaming and start doing - here are practical tips to get you to summer success

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 1 October 18

Simon Warren takes on Zwift's new Alpe and see how it stacks up against the real thing

By Simon Warren Published 27 April 18

Travelling with a bike is a faff, and with many destinations offering hire options, it’s never been easier to outsource your holiday machine

By Symon Lewis Published 13 March 18

Mark Beaumont rode around in world in just 78 days, covering 240 miles a day. What did he discover about himself, and about the limits of human endurance, along the way? - Photos by Daniel Gould

By Stephen Shrubsall Published 9 December 17

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

By Nick Busca Published 9 November 17

Steve Shrubsall got to grips with an electric bike, and here are the seven things he learned from the experience

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 21 September 16

We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?

By James Bracey Published 6 August 18

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

By Hannah Reynolds Published 28 February 19

Think tough climbing and you probably imagine the long, winding, hairpin ascents of the Alps. But for sheer brutality, the steep hills of the UK have few equals

By Hannah Reynolds Published 16 December 15

Racing itself may be the raison d'être for many cyclists, but it's not the best way to see improvements in your fitness or technique, explains Helen Carter

By Cycling Weekly Published 26 February 13

At what time of day is it best to train? Well it could be down to your circadian rhythm, Andrew Hamilton explains...

By Cycling Weekly Published 25 June 14

Get prepared before heading to your first race warns Simon Schofield, he talks us through what we need to know

By Cycling Weekly Published 11 March 14