Autumn 2015 issue
Cycling Fitness features the latest trends in products, training methods and superfoods, including tantalising recipes to freshen up your diet, as well as in-depth real-life case studies and the usual 12 week training plans for riders of every level.
Cycling Fitness magazine September-November 2015 issue is on sale from Wednesday August 26 at WHSmith, major supermarkets and all good newsagents, priced £4.99
What's in this issue:
Fitness news
Beetroot, ginger, peas and burgers. All the latest nutrition and fitness news
Do you remember your first time?
Fancy trying something new next year? Find out how our readers got on in their first events
What is the ultimate cycling test?
With so many cycling disciplines to choose from we ask the question: what’s hardest?
Cycling Fitness motivational phrase directory
Everyone needs a bit of encouragement occasionally
Mountain madness
Alpine passes and 550 miles makes for a fantastic event
The cold, hard facts
Should you ride with a head cold or sweat it out on the sofa beneath the duvet?
Five ways cycling can beat the ageing process
Forget expensive face creams — all you need do is ride your bike to stay young
Be good to your bones
Nutrition and exercises to strengthen your skeleton
Ride more, become happier
Cycling can increase your productivity and your wellbeing — fact!
Training tired
To get fitter you sometimes need to train even if you don’t feel like it
Bottle hygiene
Dirty bottles can lead to upset stomachs and illness
Your FREE training plans
Three training plans for riders of every level
Testing
Why now is the best time to get your fitness tested
Striking a balance
Getting the right amount of rest and training is a tricky equation
Indoor workouts
A stationary trainer may make you fit — but are you missing out on the benefits of the great outdoors?
NUTRITION
Recipes
Four seasonal recipes to help get some reds, green and purples in your diet
Eat, drink and ride faster
Advice from a pro team nutritionist on how to structure your diet
Portion science
Make sure your meals are the right size to get the nutrition you need
The big toast trends
Transform a simple slice of toast into a wonder food
Label lowdown
Cut through the confusion and know what is in your food at a glance
A-Z of sports nutrition
New fitness products and supplements explained
TECHNIQUE
Stretch yourself faster
An aero position has more to do with your flexibility than your bike
Recruit your glutes
Maximise your power by making better use of these big muscles
Five workout mistakes to avoid
Classic errors and how to avoid them
Conquer a long climb
Climbing is just as much in your head as in your legs
Cycling Fitness magazine September-November 2015 issue is on sale from Wednesday August 26 at WHSmith, major supermarkets and all good newsagents, priced £4.99
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Cervélo owner becomes world's largest bike company after buying Cannondale parent firm for $810m
Pon Holdings have acquired multiple cycling brands with the acquisition
By Ryan Dabbs •
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Strava data reveals huge performances from Fausto Masnada, Alejandro Valverde, and Mike Woods in Il Lombardia 2021
The KoM for the decisive penultimate climb fell in this year’s edition of the Italian Monument
By Alex Ballinger •
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Cervélo owner becomes world's largest bike company after buying Cannondale parent firm for $810m
Pon Holdings have acquired multiple cycling brands with the acquisition
By Ryan Dabbs •
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UCI partners with FIFA and other organisations to evacuate 165 Afghan refugees
The operation was helped by owner of Israel Start-Up Nation, Sylvan Adams
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
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Zwift confirms dates for 2022 UCI Cycling E-sports World Championships - and anyone can qualify
Community riders are being given the chance to qualify for the e-sports World Championships, once again hosted by Zwift
By Ryan Dabbs •
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Filippo Ganna considering Hour Record attempt after astonishing results from 30-minute test
Ganna highlighted his desire to beat the most prestigious track record
By Ryan Dabbs •
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Santini to make Tour de France leader's jerseys in 2022
Santini will be replacing French brand Le Coq Sportif after a 10 year partnership with the race
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
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Delko team goes bust after financial difficulties
Delko's financial problems sees them fold after ten years in the peloton
By Ryan Dabbs •
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Work at Cycling Weekly: could you be our next news editor or video manager?
Two rare opportunities to work at Cycling Weekly are available
By Richard Windsor •
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Strava announces surface types and personal heat maps have now been added to mobile app
Previously Strava users could only see these features on the desktop version of the app
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
