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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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How they used to train: Jacques Anquetil’s time trial training
Jacques Anquetil’s records speak for themselves, but it was his talent for racing against the clock that really set him on the road to creating history
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Maximise the benefit of your commute
Riding to work is a great way to maintain and improve your fitness, CW assesses how to maximise the benefit
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Train with former world champions Philippe Gilbert and Anna van der Breggen
Zwift has seen a sharp rise in demand over the last few weeks, as cyclists get used to life on lockdown.
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Six signs you've spent too long cycling indoors this winter
If your tights have not seen the inside of your washing machine for months and you have forgotten what a bunch ride feels like, it may be time to get outside
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Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided?
Vicky Ware assesses whether delayed onset muscle soreness is an avoidable part of training
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How to deal with inflammation
Inflammation is not your enemy — it is a crucial element in recovery says Vicky Ware
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Seven fitness innovations of the decade
We take a look at the biggest advancements of the tenties
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Does elite cycling have a problem with mental health?
Mental health care is being taken more seriously, but there's more to be done says former Olympian
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Taking the pain: What does it mean to suffer?
If you want to win races, you have to be able to tolerate pain. But what does suffering on a bike really mean? Can it be measured, tested and trained? Tom Daly investigates
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Cycling slower in winter? Six excuses for slow winter riding and the truth behind them
Don't make excuses, make improvements to your winter cycling
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Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong launches coaching programme designed to get more women cycling
Olympic gold medallist Kristin Armstrong has launched a new training programme designed to get more women engaging with cycling.
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how to: Tyre-some troubles
22nd November 2010 Before it's too late, let our Derri guide you through the minefield of removing and refitting your own tyres. You'll thank her when you're miles from home.
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Could compression clothing benefit your recovery?
If recovery is essential to better training, shouldn’t we all be wearing compression socks after a hard session, asks Stuart Clapp
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Take-home training session: leg speed
Pedalling quickly and efficiently is a core cycling skill. You’ll be able to ride quicker, with less strain, and you’ll expend less energy. Here’s how to do it
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Cycling training plan for spring fitness
Coach Oli Roberts talks us through his inspiration and training plans for spring fitness
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Cycling climbing – how to improve your ascents fast
We get tips on to train outdoors and indoors to get yourself climbing quicker
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Getting to the heart of the matter
Cyclist are known to have great hearts and lungs, but as endurance cyclist get older, you are more likely to have heart rhythm disturbance, known as arrhythmia... CW finds out more
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Top cycling training myths to avoid (video)
There is an abundance of training theories that have been banded around over the years, but it is important to separate the fads from the facts.
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Mark Beaumont's ultimate endurance masterclass
Mark Beaumont rode around in world in just 78 days, covering 240 miles a day. What did he discover about himself, and about the limits of human endurance, along the way? - Photos by Daniel Gould
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How to train for your first event and raise money for charity
Looking to prepare for your first big event? Here are some key tips to take on board before the big day. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
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The three basic training principles
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Nail it: Climbing technique
Nail it! Correct cycling technique and some grit will get you all the way to the top of steep hills
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Should you buy a smart turbo trainer?
We investigate whether a smart turbo trainer is really worth the money over a conventional one
