Fitness

5 reasons every cyclist should do PE with Joe Wicks

Half an hour of core and lower body work a day will make you a better cyclist

Wed, Mar 25, 2020 10:28

How to ride together in Zwift events

Struggling to stay together when you're riding calendar events in Zwift? Here are our five top tips

Wed, Mar 25, 2020 08:33

Video – a Zwift setup for every budget

You can get started with next to nothing, and you can spend thousands of pounds. So we tried everything

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 10:17

Zwift workouts: how you can get fit indoors with structured training

Want to improve your cycling? Training indoors is a great way to get fitter. Here's how to use Zwift to up your game...

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 10:07

How to set up Zwift to try indoor training on any device

Whether you have a PC, a laptop, a tablet, a smartphone or an Apple TV, setting up Zwift is simple. Why not try it now?

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 10:05

How to get into time trialling: simple tips for racing the clock

Time trialling is the purest and simplest form of bike racing. Riders set off at minute intervals and the fastest is the winner. Here's how to get started.

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 15:06

10 mistakes people make when training for a multi-day cycling event

Andy Cook, route director of Deloitte Ride Across Britain and Sidley London Revolution, highlights common pitfalls

Sat, Mar 07, 2020 14:00

Zwift tips – 8 ways to get the most out of training in Zwift’s online world

Want to take your Zwifting to the next level? Here are some tings to try, and some things you should know

Tue, Feb 25, 2020 11:30

Video series: Yoga for cyclists — improve your strength and flexibility

Yoga expert Karen Burt explains why you need some stretching and toning in your regime

Sun, Feb 02, 2020 14:00

How to prepare for your first gravel race – kit, bike setup and training

Taking on a dirty drop bar challenge? You need to read this

Sun, Jan 05, 2020 14:00

What’s new in Zwift for winter 2019?

Been out in the real world over the summer? Here's what you need to know as you head back indoors...

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 17:57

Zwift vs TrainerRoad: Which is best for you?

Indoor training has been given a new lease of life!. We compare two of the main training apps

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 20:00

Riding and surviving the Jeroboam, a tough as nails gravel race in Italy

David went to Italy to ride the Jeroboam, Italy's premier gravel challenge

Mon, Sep 30, 2019 13:32

Tour de France pros on Strava: the definitive list of who to follow

Want to be impressed, or just feel wholly inadequate? A surprising number of pro riders are very active on Strava, and are even sharing their rides during the 2019 Tour. Here's a list of every rider on the internet's foremost social fitness app...

Tue, Jul 16, 2019 19:36

Cycling shorts are the hottest trend of the summer – here’s our cheeky guide on how to wear them for …maximum stylistic effect

Cycling shorts are back in fashion big time (again) …Great news for those of us who have always known how damn cool they are for years...

Mon, May 27, 2019 10:00

Best cycling films — the best bike themed movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and DVD

From docs to dramas to adventure epics, here's a selection of bike-related films that are well worth a watch...

Sat, May 25, 2019 20:24

Everything you need to know to try racing in Zwift

Want to get racing online? Here's our simple guide to getting set up for racing on the word's biggest virtual training platform

Fri, Feb 15, 2019 09:32

Six weeks to fitness!

Looking to get into shape for a sportive or a big ride? Start here!

Mon, Jan 28, 2019 14:00

12 of the best indoor cycling apps March 2021

12 of the best indoor cycling apps – get the right turbo training experience for you

Zwift, Sufferfest, Tacx… Rouvy – whether you want to ride around virtual worlds or up legendary climbs there's an indoor cycle training app for you. Here’s how to find it

Thu, Jan 24, 2019 19:45

14 of the best cycling TED Talks

We've rounded up our favourite bike-related TED talks from around the interweb. Soak up some of the witty two-wheeled wisdom

Mon, Nov 26, 2018 09:31

Things I couldn’t ride without – 2: Strava

In the second in a new series in which road.cc writers celebrate their favourite bits of cycling kit Dave Arthur shares his love for Strava

Sat, Oct 06, 2018 12:59

Matt’s blog 2 – Dipping into training

I speak to our own Dave about riding long distances and what to expect from a century

Thu, May 24, 2018 13:54

Six weeks to fitness! – Week 2

Moving from strength towards greater endurance...

Fri, Feb 23, 2018 17:30

Six weeks to fitness! – Week 1

The first week of workouts! It's a Strength week to start with...

Fri, Feb 16, 2018 08:37

Is Echinacea effective against cold and flu symptoms?

At this time of year many riders try Echinacea to try and fend off colds and flu; but does it have any effect?

Thu, Jan 18, 2018 10:02

Cycling fitness Q&A – Hills, post ride fatigue, training after illness + more

Got a training or fitness question you want answered? Send it to fitness@road.cc

Sun, May 07, 2017 15:31

Cycling App of the Week: Strava

Strava records, analyses and shares activities and offers a wide range of features

Wed, Apr 05, 2017 10:51

Cycling Fitness Q&A – Ric Stern answers your training and fitness questions

Send your cycling training and fitness questions to fitness@road.cc – This week: 'Is training making me ill?' Saddle height, a singular knee problem, training plans +more

Fri, Mar 31, 2017 11:30

Six weeks to fitness – week 6

It's the last week of our plan and time to taper ahead of a goal event or another fitness test

Mon, Mar 20, 2017 09:10

Six weeks to fitness with Cyclesurgery – week 5

Six weeks to fitness – week 5

Time for some final leg strength work, with a few sprint efforts in there to keep things interesting

Mon, Mar 13, 2017 14:39