Fitness

Why did Tadej Pogačar share his power data on his latest Strava upload? Won’t it help his rivals?

It's unusual for a Grand Tour contender to be this open about their numbers - what's Pogacar's game here, then? We asked a coach to offer some possible explanations

How to hide your mates from the wind: science-backed tactics for reducing drag

Trying to tow a teammate back to the bunch – or just help a mate who’s blown a gasket? A new study shows the best way to minimise one rider’s effort when riding in a small group

Wahoo officially unveils supersized, £550 Elemnt Ace bike computer with built-in wind sensor… but how big is too big?

The feature-packed future of bike computers, or an overstuffed, bulbous brick for your bars? Our head of video and connoisseur of all things cycling tech got his hands on Wahoo's new flagship device ahead of time to offer some initial impressions

First ride: The new (old) roads in Zwift’s latest map update

It’s 10 years since we were chasing the blue ghosts round Jarvis Island, and now you can do that again. Kind of.

Race with road.cc in the Zwift Racing League!

We have B and C teams participating and we need more riders

Virtual racing revamped, more hardware and more roads: here are 6 things you need to know about Zwift as it turns 10

Time to hang up the summer wheels and dig out your whopping great fan again... here's what's changing on the biggest indoor cycling platform of the lot as it celebrates a decade of virtual riding

Zwift’s £1,199 Zwift Ride smart bike with singlespeed frame, Kickr Core trainer and Zwift Cog system is now available to buy: how does it ride?

Zwift didn't stay away from hardware for long, unveiling a new smart bike/smart trainer hybrid in collaboration with Wahoo featuring smart controls

Fasted training doesn’t make you faster: Study from researchers including Tadej Pogačar’s nutritionist suggests high-carb rides deliver similar results

The new paper suggests fasted training offers no "superior results" over fuelled rides, indicating that Froome-style breakfasts might not be worth the extra hunger pangs

NHS trial to prescribe cycling to patients to improve physical and mental health receives increased funding

Eleven local authorities have been selected for the £13.9 million government trial which will enable health workers to prescribe walking and cycling to patients

Zwift launches its own Hub smart trainer for £449

Zwift's own brand Hub trainer is designed to make it as easy as possible to get up and running on the biggest indoor training platform

Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans

Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free

Ride with road.cc on RGT Cycling this week

We've done a race and there's still a week long challenge for you to get involved with, and there are also prizes to be won!

Zwift unveils new clubs functionality, new home screen and Makuri Islands expansion

The Esports World Championship will also be back, and anyone can qualify

Cyclist who sacrificed his Olympic dream for ‘beer and women’ 40 years ago hopes to compete for team GB

At his largest Steve Johnson weighed 21 stone and was downing up to 20 beers a night

Zwift’s Tour of Watopia returns, allowing you to fast-track to rewards

If you’re looking to fast-track your way to an in-game bike and wheels upgrade, new events offer double XP experience points

Bath golf club set to be transformed into bike park

Golfers previously claimed that a consultation on the plans were 'taken over by a cycling lobby on steroids'

Schoolgirl killed in bike crash ‘died doing something she loved’

The 14-year-old was killed at a dangerous junction in Cornwall

Decathlon says lockdown sparked searches for new cycling and walking routes

Report from retailer outlines how fitness habits have changed over past year

First Ride: Wahoo KICKR V5 trainer

We've had a go on Wahoo's latest trainer - how does it stack up?

Join road.cc on Zwift: ride your socks off!

We're back this evening for another sock giveaway

Join road.cc on Zwift: ride your socks off!

We're hosting ride-outs on Zwift and you can win socks! It's the last week in its current guide this week...

Everything that’s wrong with the Daily Mail’s article on Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie’s bike ride

This morning, the US arm of Britain's most-read tabloid published an article online about Dennis Quaid heading out for a ride with his fiancé. We've got a few bones to pick...

Free physical activity apps to help you stay active in lockdown

Brands like Nike, Adidas and Decathlon have made apps and videos free to use

Full Kit Ranker round 1: Your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

From vintage wool beauties to modern classics, here's the shortlist of 16 of our favourite cycling jerseys of all time, in round one of our quest to crown the best ever to be zipped up in the pro peloton...

The Sufferfest releases lockdown training plans

Four week plans involve indoor-only training; new users get a free month-long subscription

Strava launch new Routes premium feature

As part of a wave of updates in 2020 for their Summit subscribers, Strava now provide personalised route recommendations using OpenStreetMap technology

Rapha create free Zwift group rides featuring EF and Canyon-Sram pros

Rides will feature Rapha-sponsored pros

British Cycling launches virtual ride series on Zwift

Series comprises races, time trials and group rides

Strava has brought back chronological ordering, and allows you to ‘favourite’ athletes

As part of a wave of new updates, Strava have responded to what they say is "one of the most frequently requested ever" changes, and will let us see the newest activities first again...

Zwift launches new off-road training plans, gravel bikes and mountain bikes

Zwift off-road bikes have different rolling resistances and physics than the road bikes