Your main event is edging closer. That means only one thing – it’s time to dial things down to cranks things up on race day. Here’s everything you need to know about tapering to ensure you have your best race ever.
Thrills, skills and fitness: mountain biking provides them all. We guide you through the different types, bikes, techniques and locations.
Europe has many brilliant cycling events for amateurs to enter. Add one of these to your calendar.
Short focussed sets are key to keeping things interesting and unlocking race success. Follow three such workouts below.
Cyclocross incorporates two of tri’s three disciplines in a frenetic format that’s great for off-season fitness. Nik Cook flings himself at the filth to find out more
Go from group riding novice to dab hand by reading our tips on bunch cycling etiquette, technique and communication.
Performance coach Mark Kleanthous explains the best heart rate training zones for different cycling intensities.
Go to a specialist to build your dream tri bike to order and things can soon get a bit… pricey. But is it possible to do it yourself for less? Bruce Wilson decided to have a go ahead of his next tri…
The off-season shouldn’t mean an automatic retreat indoors. In fact, cycling opens up a whole new world of options and possibilities. Triathlon coach Ben Bright explains…
Daylight hours are shrinking so it’s time to hop on the turbo and just ride, right? Think again with our ultimate guide to optimising your indoor cycling
The immersive qualities and huge amount of fitness-specific workouts and training plans means indoor training app ROUVY will keep you riding strong this winter…
Off-road biking is a great way to mix up your training and build new skills in preparation for the race season. James Costley-White explains the basics…
Focussing on cadence drills can help improve your pedalling coordination and, as a result, your efficiency.
180km! 112 miles! Whatever you want to call it, an Ironman bike leg is a mightily long way. Here’s how time-crunched age-groupers can conquer this legendary multisport distance this season and beyond.
We explain how to go from MTB newbie to seasoned shredder
Optimise your bike fitness and position with these four must-do sessions from three of the country’s leading triathlon and cycling coaches – Matt Bottrill, Jamie Webb and Andy Wadsworth
The best way to explore is on two wheels. Sportives are a great way to get friends and family involved in cycling and have fun on the bike.
Looking to boost your bike speed without spending much? Read our advice on tech, technique and planning.
How much cycling should triathletes actually do? It’s a good question, so here’s coach Philip Hatzis with the answer.
Wet conditions can pose all sorts of problems during training or the racing bike leg. Pete Bonfield and James Witts explain how to cope with the conditions
History, hairpins and the Hebrides. Here are our essential picks of the UK’s best two-wheeled challenges.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts will help you achieve faster race times, whatever your distance. Joe Beer explains all you need to know and recommends key sessions
Sustained high-intensity efforts will boost your engine size, cruising speed and mental toughness, says Nik Cook
Nik Cook explains how to cycle into a headwind and what you should be doing with your head/body position
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