Fitness

Discovering cycling in your 40s – how to unlock the talents you never knew you had

Everything you need to know when you discover – or rediscover – cycling. How to avoid injuries and get into the best shape of your life

Mon, May 24, 2021 11:00
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How to maximise your fitness when you get to 40+

Our bodies and athletic abilities change as we approach middle age. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time on the bike

Tue, May 04, 2021 12:15
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Strength training for cyclists: master muscle control for maximum on-bike gains

To convert strength training to cycling performance, you need to create stiffness and power exactly when it’s needed. Here are three great exercises that will help you nail muscular control

Mon, Apr 12, 2021 15:28
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Routes of all evil — why you should try a bit of deviation if you want to be a better rider

Tweaking where you ride can deliver performance gains

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 10:17
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Strength training for cyclists vs general resistance training: how to make your gym routine cycling-specific

With a few small adjustments, some common exercises you may already be doing in the gym can be optimised so you will reap the rewards on the bike. Here's how

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 16:30
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How to get the most from your limited training time

Make sure you don’t waste any time when it comes to building your fitness, with advice from expert coaches. Even 30 minutes is enough for a valuable session...

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 11:00
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How to maximise your recovery — 7 ways to boost recuperation and build fitness

Getting stronger is not just about smashing it on the bike. Find out how to recover effectively so you don't lose out on the benefits of every ride.

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 12:00
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Strength training for cyclists: is training your posterior chain and core really enough?

The short answer is "No" explains expert Menachem Brodie, who is back with seven exercises to build strength and improve your on-bike performance

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 15:00
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Working with the menstrual cycle: Female optimised training coming soon to road.cc

Bleeding once a month doesn’t have to be a negative; here’s how I’m going to learn to use it to my advantage

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 12:00
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Strength training for cyclists: 7 exercises to boost your climbing power

Hills fill many of us with dread, but a dialled in strength training approach could help you crush the climbs. Here are seven great exercises to help...

Mon, Mar 01, 2021 11:12
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Strength training for cyclists: how to make your routine cycling-specific and build a rock solid core

Many cyclists now add strength training to their programme, but often it's not cycling-specific. Here we discuss strength training to improve your cycling, and show you a six-part core routine

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 12:00
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Getting started with BKOOL

Ride around virtual roads, experience classic climbs in real-time video, complete workouts, hit the velodrome and more

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 11:26
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What is the most effective time of day to train?

Is it better to ride in the morning or evening for maximum performance gains? We find out from the experts

Wed, Jan 13, 2021 15:00
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Recovering from long COVID – a cyclist’s guide

We look at so-called ‘Long Covid’ and the after-effects of infection - what can cyclists who have suffered expect, and how can they safely resume life in the saddle?

Wed, Dec 16, 2020 08:30
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How to get started in cycling, with tips from road.cc readers

A beginner's guide for getting to grips with cycling quickly while having fun; road.cc readers share what they wished they'd known when they started out

Thu, Dec 10, 2020 16:30
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What can we learn from ultra-distance cyclists? 9 tips to help you push your limits

Even if long rides aren’t on our hit list, there are still lots we can gain from these masters of their discipline. 2020 GB Duro champion Josh Ibbett shares some of his top tips and tricks

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 12:00
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Rheumatoid arthritis and cycling: how to keep the inflammation at bay

In this expert Q+A, consultant rheumatologist Dr Marwan Bukhari explains why a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis doesn’t have to mean the end of your cycling

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 14:56
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Winter training nutrition — get the best fuel for these 4 common situations

Effective refuelling techniques for cold-weather training from OTE Sports’ Performance Nutritionist Annie Simpson

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 12:55
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Are you a Zwift addict? The gamification of indoor cycling platforms

Gamified features exist in virtual cycling platforms to motivate you to train - but could this actually lead to overtraining, or even an exercise addiction? We ask the experts

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 14:35
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How to make the most of riding solo: get maximum benefits from training alone

It's all too easy to pick up bad habits when you're riding alone on the open road… smash it solo and stay safe with these ideas to maximise miles on rides for one

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 14:50
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11 top tips for training in the dark: make the most of your winter off-season

Don’t let the darkness hold your training back... boss winter workouts with these ideas for riding at night or early doors

Tue, Nov 17, 2020 14:50
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Ischial bursitis – How to spot this sit-bone injury and stop it ruining your ride

Dr James Noake, consultant in sport and exercise medicine, explains how to spot when saddle pain is more than just soreness, and what to do about it

Thu, Oct 01, 2020 11:15
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HR2VP: everything you need to know about the app that converts heart rate to virtual power

You don't need a smart trainer to use Zwift with HR2VP, as the app gives you a virtual power reading from your heart rate monitor. Find out how it could work for you...

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 10:00
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7 reasons to try Strava — boost your rides by bagging segments

Why the ride-recording and segment-racing app should be part of your riding

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 13:00
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Going the distance — learn how to build up to an epic ride

Planning a long ride later this summer? Here's how to build up gradually so you can finish it without breaking yourself

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 13:00
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How to get fitter by training when you’re tired

Feeling tired? Maybe it's time for a ride

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 13:00
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How to get in to e-racing — the lowdown on online bike races

The rise of eracing - why is it so popular, how big can it get and how do you get started?

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:00
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Video: can an e-bike help Dave beat Chris Froome up the Alpe du Zwift?

Is an extra 250W of help enough to help a third-cat chopper mix it with the pros?

Wed, May 06, 2020 11:27
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Cycling through lockdown: 3 top techniques to get or stay fit at home

Determined to stay fit during this ongoing lockdown? Here's what you need to know to ride out the pandemic: training tips, nutrition, even simple off-bike exercises you can do at home...

Fri, May 01, 2020 12:12
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Power-to-weight ratio: what is W/kg, and why does it matter?

Do you need to worry about watts per kilogram? Get the inside info on this training metric and decide if it matters to you

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:00
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