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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Love or loathing? What your favorite and 'dreaded' cycling workouts say about your strengths and weaknesses
A cycling coach's guide to why you're succeeding - plus how to improve where you're not!
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Ask a coach: ‘What should I do if I miss a workout from my training plan?’
Here's why 'chase training' is something that should be avoided - and what to do instead
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What is TSS in cycling - and how can understanding it improve your fitness?
We take you through the benefits - and the limitations - of this key cycling metric
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Ask a coach: ‘Most training plans are too specific – how can I improve all areas of my cycling?
What's the best training you can do if you don't want to be railroaded into being a pure sprinter, time trialist or ultra-distance cyclist?
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Ask a coach: 'Big days and rest days or riding every day - how should I structure my training camp or vacation?'
Is it best to just stick to base miles or should you be sprinkling intervals into most rides?
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Prepare for your cycling holiday or training camp with these eight essential steps
Get the most from your cycling holiday with a little preparation
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Heart rate cycling training still matters: simple, cost effective and accurate - here's how to benefit
It might play second fiddle to power in the modern hierarchy of training metrics, but heart rate cycling training should not be overlooked...
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Cycling training zones: how to use your power meter and heart rate monitor to maximum effect
Combining rides of different intensities is the cornerstone of building fitness — and to do so, here’s what you need to understand about setting and using your training zones
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Kickstart your riding with our cycling training plan for beginners
Ready to get fit and healthy through cycling? Then this is the plan for you! In partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK
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Building towards a big ride? Use our endurance cycling training plan to boost your long-distance potential
Here's how to boost your endurance engine - we've partnered up with Alzheimer's Research UK to bring you in-depth training plans for your cycling goals
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Write your own annual cycling training plan with these five simple steps
Got big dreams for 2023? Turn them into reality with a plan you can trust
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Six fitness tools on Strava recommended by a cycling coach, and their ‘training value’ explained
Strava is an excellent platform for sharing your rides with your mates, but there’s a lot more going on under the surface…
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Five free fitness features on Garmin Connect that cyclists should be taking advantage of
Here’s how to make the most of the training software which comes free with Garmin’s cycling computers and smartwatches
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Ask a coach: ‘Are there any actual fitness benefits to doing winter miles on a heavier bike?’
The answer depends on your summer goals and how you like to train – there’s more to it than just a binary yes or no
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Winter bikes: do you really need one?
We investigate whether a dedicated bike for the colder season is a necessity or a luxury, and ask do you really need a winter bike?
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FTP or Critical Power – which is the best cycling fitness test?
Is it time to ditch the traditional FTP test in favour of the more scientifically advanced Critical Power? Coach Tom Bell puts theory into practice on two unwitting CW staffers
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Riding with friends is a great way to enjoy long winter miles – here's the lowdown on cycling in a group
Speeding along in a group is efficient and enjoyable, but there are a few basics you need to know about before you get stuck in
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In need of riding inspiration this winter? Here are 16 ways to keep your motivation high while the temperatures are low
As chilly breezes replace the warm summer air, the inclination to ride naturally begins to ebb. Here are 16 ways to approach winter with more enthusiasm
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Ask a coach: ‘If I can’t go on a bike ride, is it worth going running instead?’
Whether it’s a busy work/life schedule, a trip away from home or the dark winter evenings, there’s a host of reasons why fitting in a ride might be a struggle – but how good an alternative is running, really?
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Strength training for cyclists: do the gains really justify the time?
Find out if strength training for cyclists will benefit your cycling performance. Discover which exercises to do, how to build your strength training program and common mistakes to avoid
