training
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Going the extra miles: how to train for and complete an ultra-distance sportive
The century ride is old news — distance-lovers have upped the ante to 150 miles and beyond. Simon Schofield explores the appeal of going very long
By Simon Schofield Published
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Sir Chris Hoy’s golden training rules
Britain’s most decorated Olympian tells Cycling Weekly about his approach to training and how to make it work for you
By Paul Knott Published
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How do YOU keep your winter fitness levels up? 17 reader tips
Cycling Weekly readers give their tips on how to stay motivated to ride through the colder months
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Should you really train like a pro?
Busy work and family lives will get in the way of your riding. Vicky Ware takes a look at five real world ways that you can mimic the pro lifestyle
By Cycling Fitness Published
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Cycling Box Hill: How to tackle the climb
Our top tips on how to climb Box Hill
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Intense turbo sessions
Three short, sharp turbo sessions to hone fitness levels and get the heart pumping
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Hill climbing: The secrets of how anyone can go faster uphill
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
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Two months free Zwift for Strava Premium subscribers
New partnership between Strava and Zwift gives all Strava Premium subscribers two months of the online indoor trainer for free
By Cycling Weekly Published
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How to build your personal roadmap to success
How do you draw your roadmap to success? Hannah Reynolds and Josephine Perry explain how to build your personal profile and turn self-knowledge into success
By Josephine Perry Published
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Can you improve on your weaknesses?
Endurance came easy for CW’s Michelle Arthurs-Brennan, but could she train her body to improve on her weakest area - sprinting?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Indoor app TrainerRoad launches group workouts with video chat
Indoor app TrainerRoad has launched a great new feature to help riders stay in touch during the coronavirus crisis.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Panic training! Maximise your last-minute sessions
If 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...
By Cycling Weekly Published
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How to overcome injury, back pain and more with the help of your indoor trainer
Overcoming injury is never easy, but indoor training can be a big benefit to getting yourself back to full strength
By Paul Knott Published
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Pro rider tips for winter cycling
Winter 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
By Cycling Fitness Published
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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
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Winter turbo training tips: maintain form through the winter
VO2 max sessions will ensure you’re both fresh and fit for spring
By Ken Buckley Published
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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Six people who will transform your cycling
Leaving no stone unturned in her quest for racing success, CW’s Michelle Arthurs-Brennan speaks to six paradigm-shifting gurus of performance optimisation
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Zwift is trialling a new clubs feature, including events and leaderboards
Zwift has announced the latest feature designed to keep riders together during these uncertain times.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Indoor cycling app The Sufferfest launches new lockdown training plans and extends free trial
Unique 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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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How to master riding long climbs
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