Fitness and Training
BIkeRadar's fitness and training section is packed full of expert advice for those looking to improve their road cycling or mountain biking
Everything you need to know about Rouvy, the augmented reality indoor cycling app
As indoor cycling booms, Rouvy blends real-world routes, training plans and a string of major acquisitions to challenge Zwift’s dominance.
5 discoveries set to make bike racing faster, from bicarb supplements to extreme cranks
The annual Science & Cycling conference reveals the pioneering innovations coming to the pro peloton
8 reasons why you should train indoors this winter
If you need convincing, here are some reasons to try indoor training
What is VO2 max and can you improve it?
Everything you need to know about VO2 max – including how to improve yours
9 tips for creating the perfect indoor training setup
Make your indoor cycling setup something to be proud of
Beginner’s guide to indoor training: all you need to get started
Find the right space, training equipment and workouts to boost your fitness
Rollers, static bike, turbo or smart trainer? Which indoor cycling solution is best for you?
Everything you need to know about the different indoor cycling options
How to use indoor training to boost your FTP
How Rouvy's focused training plans can help you meet your riding goals
The simple training tool every cyclist forgets that will make you faster for free
Studies show that forging lasting sleep habits optimises adaptations from your training rides
Weight loss is rarely a straight line – these proven methods will help you hit your goals
Unleashing dopamine, early-morning training and segmented goals can see you beat the plateau
Human growth hormone promotes huge performance benefits – and boosting your levels start with a good night's sleep
This vital hormone promotes fat-burning during exercise and strengthens ligaments and tendons
How to lose weight through cycling: 13 tips to help you shed the pounds
The best ways to get fitter and lighter on the bike
How to get better at climbing for cycling: 10 tips and 2 training sessions
Top advice and techniques for when the road points upwards
How to prepare for a long-distance off-road ride: 5 essential tips
Bike setup, training and fuelling tips for your first long-distance off-road adventure
Fat-burning heart rate explained – and why it’s not as intense as you think
How best to shed body fat – and keep it off in the long-term
Forget heart rate: this breathing sensor is like having a £40,000 lab on your chest
Why Vingegaard’s new breathing sensor could be the biggest breakthrough in wearable performance tech since the heart rate monitor
9 tips to survive cycling in the heat, from how much to drink to why you should take a hot bath
How to stay hydrated, fuelled and safe when cycling in the heat
9 essential gravel riding tips from the pros
Explore exciting new terrain and improve your off-road skills with our indispensable gravel riding advice
Move over Strava – here are 4 free alternatives to the popular fitness app
Strava has plenty of attractive features, but these free alternatives offer much of the same functionality and can save you some cash
Revealed: the real reasons why cyclists shave their legs
From crashes to massages, the surprising reasons why cyclists shave their legs – and it’s not just about speed
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
Essential reasons to take up cycling
7 fascinating lessons about why we push our bodies to the limit, according to an endurance-obsessed anthropologist
Why do we choose to do agonising feats of endurance? Anthropologist Michael Crawley seeks answers in his new book
How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster
Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides
Want stronger legs for cycling? 13 leg workouts for cyclists – and why you should do them
Follow these easy exercises to build up your leg strength on the bike