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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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How to get faster on false-flat climbs and increase the average speed of your rides
Draggy hills aren’t the most inspiring terrain, but they are quite unique in proving a challenge to both lightweight climbers and heavier-set powerhouses - here’s how all riders can improve
By James Spragg Last updated
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Why cycling at middle intensities matters - the gains neglected by HIIT and polarized training
It's easy to understand the benefits of hard sessions and recovery rides offer, but what good does a tempo session really do?
By James Spragg Last updated
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Struggling to hold an aero position comfortably? This 10 minute daily routine will boost your flexibility and endurance
We asked Zoe Backstedt’s strength and conditioning coach for his most effective exercises for time-crunched cyclists
By Andy Turner Published
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How to train for your first 100-mile ride: 3 tips and a structured plan for success
Cycling coach Zach Nehr explains how to use a structured training plan to prepare for a 100-mile ride
By Zach Nehr Last updated
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Ask a coach: 'How fit can I get if I only ride at the weekend?'
Fitter than if you don't ride at all, of course, but your progress will be capped. Still, there are actions you can take to raise that cap...
By James Spragg Published
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Tapering for a big event: here's how to ace your lead-up to a important ride or race
We talk you through how to best balance your training load for peak performance on race day
By Marc Abbott Published
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Ask a coach: Can 'panic training' ever actually help ahead of a big event?
Life happened and you missed a chunk of training; your event is nearing, and you don't feel ready - we take a look at if last minute training can be utilised to make a positive difference come event day
By James Spragg Published
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Hitting peak form is easier with the help of training apps - here’s how
We take a detailed look at the performance metrics available to amateur cyclists and help you establish how to use training software to get faster
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Follow our road racers' cycling training plan to sharpen your racing edge
Here's how to get ready for a season of road racing - we've partnered up with Alzheimer's Research UK to bring you in-depth training plans for your cycling goals
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated