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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

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 12:39

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How to stick to your New Year’s cycling fitness resolutions

It’s easy to let New Year’s resolutions slip, so here are ten tips to help you stay committed to your fitness routine as a cyclist over the coming months

Thu, Jan 04, 2024 11:23

How much rest do I need between rides Dec 2023

How much rest do I need between rides? Avoid overtraining and become a fitter, faster cyclist

Rest is where your body adapts from the training you've done, but what’s the optimum recovery time to maximise those adaptations, and what techniques can help you to adapt?

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 12:00

How Zwift can make your outdoor rides better Sponsored

Enjoy your outdoor rides more and flatten those hills with an efficient indoor training plan

Wed, Dec 20, 2023 17:30

Why do hard sprint efforts on the bike make you want to vomit?

Ever wondered why you get that sicky feeling after emptying the tank? We delve into the science of pedalling and puking after going all-out on the bike

Mon, Dec 11, 2023 12:23

How to boost your cycling fitness when you’re aged over 50

Check out tips for improving health and fitness as you get older from coach Joe Beer

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 14:35

Is your FTP lying to you? Why lactate profiling could be the future of physiological testing for cyclists

Mine was, and blood lactate profiling showed me why! Find out what this test could do for you and what it's all about

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 13:30

Lightest road bikes 2026 — fantastically featherweight rides that barely tip the road.cc Scales of Truth

Check out the best featherweight road bikes we’ve reviewed at road.cc – the models that prove low weight and real-world performance can go hand in hand

Tue, May 09, 2023 15:30

How hard is it to train like a pro cyclist? Spending a week riding like an elite

We convinced Jamie to see if he could hack a week of elite-level training. Time to watch him suffer!

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 16:29

Cycling training camps — what to expect and why you should try one to get some warm weather miles in

Escaping somewhere warm for a training camp in winter could prove to be a great fitness boost and epic holiday rolled into one. Here are some reasons to consider a training camp and what it will involve

Sun, Feb 12, 2023 12:00