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
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
20 of the best Strava tips to get the most out of your riding
Try a challenge, protect your privacy and use the app to its full potential
We asked four pro cyclists for their training secrets – the answers will turbo-charge your riding
Follow the blueprint of these successful cyclists to get the best out of your training
How to set the correct saddle height on your bike for improved comfort and performance
Our complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt
Can you get fit on an electric bike?
What are the fitness benefits of riding an ebike?
Your complete Strava guide: how to get the best out of cycling's most popular fitness tracking app
How to use Strava to up your riding game
Dear roadies: you’re shaving your legs wrong
We’ve shared these mistakes so you can avoid them
Save money by making your own energy drinks – this is how you do it
Save cash with homemade sports hydration
Spent the winter glued to your turbo trainer? Here are 10 ways to get road-ready this spring
Essential tips to get match-fit for the road again
10 ways bike racing can keep you fit and fast as you age
How to maintain your competitive edge as you get older
Why your knees hurt from cycling – and how to treat common injuries
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Strength training for cyclists: how to make your body bombproof
Ride faster without pain by doing these simple strengthening exercises
Cross-training is the one thing missing from your fitness regime – find out how it can power up your cycling
Adding cross-training to your fitness routine
provides an injection of fun and variety – and will make you a stronger cyclist without turning the pedals
Losing belly fat through cycling | Myths debunked and top tips
Top tips for getting leaner, healthier and faster
Which muscles does cycling work and how can you train them?
Key muscle groups used when riding and how they're employed
What is bonking? The causes and how to avoid it
Essential tips to prevent that sudden, catastrophic loss of energy