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All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with training.
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All the essentials to get started cycling indoors (on a budget – or not)
Indoor cycling is a fast, efficient way to get fit, here is all you need to get started and beyond
By Luke Friend Published
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Nine ways to make your turbo sessions more enjoyable
Training indoors is often a necessary evil during the winter, but it doesn't have to be a bad experience
By Paul Norman Published
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Big Fitness Project: Danny gets lab-tested; Julia hits a Covid hurdle; and it's Steve's final chance to go sub-20
Life often upsets the best-laid plans, as our Project participants found out last month
By David Bradford Published
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Cycling workout of the week #7: Pick ’n’ Mix - a little bit, and not too much, of everything [1hr 1 min]
Do if… you want a session to help boost your VO2max while keeping the efforts fun and varied
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Cycling workout of the week #5: Under/Overs – improve your ability to recover while still pushing the pace [59 mins]
Do if…you want to improve your threshold power and your capacity to recover at higher intensities
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Are you a slave to your power meter? Here's what the experts say about training on both power and feel
With even some pro teams cautioning against an over-reliance on power meters, Dr Josie Perry makes the case for staying in touch with your winning instincts
By Josephine Perry Published
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Ask a coach: ‘Does maximal heart rate really matter in terms of riding performance?’
Is a higher or lower maximum heart rate better? Or is there even any point in comparing?
By James Spragg Published
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Home workout – no gym fees: Try these strengthening exercises for cyclists to stay injury free
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s how to bulletproof your body on just one hour a week
By David Bradford Published
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Cycling workout of the week #3: MAP (Maximal Aerobic Power) efforts - Boost your speed on steep climbs [1hr 5 mins]
Do if…you want to build your maximal aerobic engine to stay with your mates on four to six minute climbs
By Andy Turner Last updated