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Panic training! Maximise your last-minute sessionsIf you’ve got a big event coming up and you haven’t put in the miles then you may be tempted to cram in some panic training. This is typical of many bike riders who potter along for 11 months and then go mad for two weeks before their biggest event of the year, er... so we’re told...
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How to overcome injury, back pain and more with the help of your indoor trainerOvercoming injury is never easy, but indoor training can be a big benefit to getting yourself back to full strength
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Pro rider tips for winter cyclingWinter has arrived for most people, so you might be tempted to pack away the bike and hibernate for the next six months. But these tips from winter-hardened pros prove you can keep on pedalling come what may
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Body imbalance: Are you pedalling symmetrically?Honing your cycling technique isn’t simply about ‘getting aero’. Cyclists should also consider their pedalling symmetry and the effect it can have on cycling wellbeing, as Andrew Hamilton explains
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Winter turbo training tips: maintain form through the winterVO2 max sessions will ensure you’re both fresh and fit for spring
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How to prepare for the return of time trials (whenever that may be)The 2020 time trial season has been unusual to say the least.
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Six people who will transform your cyclingLeaving no stone unturned in her quest for racing success, CW’s Michelle Arthurs-Brennan speaks to six paradigm-shifting gurus of performance optimisation
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Indoor cycling app The Sufferfest launches new lockdown training plans and extends free trialUnique training app The Sufferfest is stepping up its support for indoor riders, extending its free trial and launching a new training plan for those of us in lockdown.
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How they used to train: Jacques Anquetil’s time trial trainingJacques Anquetil’s records speak for themselves, but it was his talent for racing against the clock that really set him on the road to creating history
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Maximise the benefit of your commuteRiding to work is a great way to maintain and improve your fitness, CW assesses how to maximise the benefit
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Train with former world champions Philippe Gilbert and Anna van der BreggenZwift has seen a sharp rise in demand over the last few weeks, as cyclists get used to life on lockdown.
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Six signs you've spent too long cycling indoors this winterIf your tights have not seen the inside of your washing machine for months and you have forgotten what a bunch ride feels like, it may be time to get outside
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Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided?Vicky Ware assesses whether delayed onset muscle soreness is an avoidable part of training
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How to deal with inflammation
Inflammation is not your enemy — it is a crucial element in recovery says Vicky Ware
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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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Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong launches coaching programme designed to get more women cyclingOlympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong has launched a new training programme designed to get more women engaging with cycling.
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how to: Tyre-some troubles22nd November 2010 Before it's too late, let our Derri guide you through the minefield of removing and refitting your own tyres. You'll thank her when you're miles from home.
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Could compression clothing benefit your recovery?If recovery is essential to better training, shouldn’t we all be wearing compression socks after a hard session, asks Stuart Clapp
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Take-home training session: leg speedPedalling quickly and efficiently is a core cycling skill. You’ll be able to ride quicker, with less strain, and you’ll expend less energy. Here’s how to do it
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Cycling training plan for spring fitnessCoach Oli Roberts talks us through his inspiration and training plans for spring fitness
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Cycling climbing – how to improve your ascents fastWe get tips on to train outdoors and indoors to get yourself climbing quicker
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Getting to the heart of the matterCyclist are known to have great hearts and lungs, but as endurance cyclist get older, you are more likely to have heart rhythm disturbance, known as arrhythmia... CW finds out more
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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.
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How to train for your first event and raise money for charityLooking to prepare for your first big event? Here are some key tips to take on board before the big day. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
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The three basic training principles -
Nail it: Climbing techniqueNail it! Correct cycling technique and some grit will get you all the way to the top of steep hills
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Should you buy a smart turbo trainer?We investigate whether a smart turbo trainer is really worth the money over a conventional one
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Nail a 1-hour circuit raceShort road races are all about high-intensity bursts of maximal effort followed by fast recovery where you do as little work as possible then repeat.
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Are you addicted to cycling?In the realm of competitive cycling, the line between dedication and addiction can be ultra-fine. Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry searches for a meaningful distinction
