Training

A 100-mile ride is achievable with steady training, smart pacing, and consistent fuelling - turning a big challenge into a rewarding day out.

Think dehydration is a summer problem? Think again. Cold air dulls your thirst, increases fluid loss and quietly chips away at your performance, whether you’re riding icy roads or training indoors. Here’s how to stay properly hydrated through winter so your legs stay strong and your progress doesn’t freeze.

Stronger legs help cyclists produce more power, resist fatigue, and stay injury-free. One or two simple strength sessions per week - focused on squats, hinges, and single-leg work—can significantly improve your riding performance.

When cyclists talk about getting faster, aerodynamics often sounds like something reserved for pros, wind tunnels and marginal gains. In reality, the way air flows around you affects every ride. Understanding it can change how you think about speed.

Riding through winter is entirely achievable with the right approach. A few practical changes to your preparation, gear and mindset can make cold weather riding safer, more enjoyable, and far more consistent.

FTP is more than just a number – it’s a powerful way to measure fitness, set training zones and track progress. Discover what counts as a good FTP for cyclists, how gender and age influences FTP, and what it really takes to improve your cycling power.

Light training is easy, low-intensity riding that supports recovery, consistency, and enjoyment. It keeps you moving on days when pushing harder doesn’t make sense.

Plyometric leg exercises turn strength into explosive power by training you to absorb force and spring back quickly. With controlled jumps and landings, you build reactive strength, better stability, and faster acceleration that carries over to sport and cycling.

You’ve spotted VO2 max on your wearable. It looks official. It changes. Your friend’s is higher. Now you’re wondering whether you’ve been accidentally living as an endurance athlete or as a houseplant.