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
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
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