Can riding on a turbo trainer damage your carbon bike?
We examine if there’s any truth in the horror stories, and how best to set up your steed
Bike
Sub-1hr bike session: power-boosting quad killer
A super-tough cycle workout that will help build strength and power. You’ve been warned…
Six power meter sessions to help boost bike strength and speed
Are you considering investing in a power meter? We share six sessions that will help you get the most out of it by measuring your fitness and form then improving both
How to test your aerobar set-up
Need some advice on setting your bars up properly? We help you get the most comfortable aero position possible
Is there a ‘right’ way for triathletes to pedal?
From pedalling in circles to applying pressure at specific points, we look at whether there’s an ideal approach when you need to run off the bike afterwards
Is it possible to train for bike and run at the same time?
Good news for the time-crunched athlete: new research suggests you can improve your run performance while riding using long intervals
Sub-1hr bike workout: the big gear
Build your bike strength by training with a low cadence in a big gear
Ex-pro cyclist Rob Hayles on preparing for the bike leg
‘Bike maintenance, clothing, nutrition, training and nutrition all crucial’
Off-road hill climbs to improve fitness in 1hr
Now the foul weather’s here, it’s time to hit the MTB trails
Pro winter bike sessions
Award-winning triathlon coach Joe Beer speaks to three of the sport’s strongest cyclists to discover their favourite off-season sessions…
Geraint Thomas’s hill climbing tips
Team Sky rider and RIO Olympian Geraint Thomas shares his climbing tips ahead
Turbo Power: Part Four
Here’s part four of our turbo masterclass to keep you busy until the weather outside improves…
How can sportives benefit triathletes?
Better bike climbing, descending and riding in groups are all benefits of entering a sportive
Tim Don’s off-road masterclass: Descending
Eighth at the Xterra Worlds shows ‘The Don’ is as handy off-road as on it. In the third and final part, Tim shares his descending tips and tricks
Tim Don’s off-road masterclass: Climbing
Eighth at the Xterra Worlds shows The Don is as handy off-road as on it. In part two, he shows you how to ascend efficiently
Turbo Power: Part Three
Part three of our turbo sessions masterclass contains a sweet-spot workout, as well as favourites from Tim Don and Lucy Gossage…
Turbo Power: Part Two
A few more turbo sessions to keep you occupied while waiting for the weather to improve…
Lucy Hall’s treadmill bike set and training plan
Lucy performs one of her key bike sessions each week on a special treadmill in the Loughborough Sports Science lab, which allows her to ride hard in controlled conditions
