Road Training

A fun and insightful chat between two riders who know how to ride uphill really fast.

6:40:54. That's how long it took Ronan Mc Laughlin, a full time tech writer here at CyclingTips, a father and a husband, to ride the height of Mount Everest.

To wet arses and slick corners and nasty headwinds, a thank you.

We dive into the power numbers of Lonneke Uneken and Emma Norsgaard on Stage 3 of the Healthy Ageing Tour.

Kasper Asgreen won the E3 Saxo Bank classic with two solo attacks, but was it all about the watts?

10 tips to stave off cycling-related injuries.

A double dose of bike action this week for you in the My Bike video series: Clara Honsinger with her fleet of Cannondale bikes.

Build lower body strength and explosiveness on the bike.

Dishwasher or handwash? And how often should you clean them?

We dive into the incredible power numbers posted by Mathieu van der Poel on the white gravel roads.

Top tips for recovery and readying for your next ride.

Hip thrusts are a good exercise for building glute and core strength. Here's how to do them.

In this week's episode of That's My Bike, one of the unsung riders of the peloton, Timo Roosen, to chat about his new Cervelo.

Here are the numbers and a video that show what it took for van der Poel to win Strade Bianche.

A deep dive into the power numbers from Sepp Kuss, Nielson Powless, and Filippo Ganna at the 2021 UAE Tour.

The squat is a great exercise for cyclists — even if you don't have access to a gym and you just use body weight. Here's how.

Roundabouts are great for making the roads safer for motorists. For cyclists? Not so much.

In this episode we take a look at Leah Thomas' new team Movistar Canyon Ultimate.

For Brian 'Safa' Wagner, fast descents are the ultimate way to have fun on the bike.

Ron Bartle, now 86, tells the story of the Sprengisandur, a route across the interior of Iceland in ridden in 1958.

I’m Mike. I write the CyclingTips social media posts you read every day, and I have an eating disorder

These are a few of the best weight training exercises to develop cycling-specific strength and prevent injury.

Super light, extremely well ventilated, and very comfortable, but there's no MIPS to be found here.

An examination of the similarities and differences between virtual and in-real-life racing at the Redlands Classic.

In a healthy smoothie slump? These tasty and nutritious blender drinks each contain unique spins on traditional smoothie flavors.

A contract with Movistar esports racing squad was on the line. Here's the power and strategy needed for making it through the qualification rounds to the finals.

Was cycling better when it was made of wool and shot on film?

Check out Timothy Holsgrove's author page.

Team Qhubeka ASSOS released the first in a seven-video series 'Race for Change', a behind the scenes look at the team racing for social mobility.

Check out Dave Everett's author page.

The sunshine vitamin is good for more than just your bones. Here’s why you need it and how to get enough.

From clean to ketotarian, Whole30 to Mediterranean, how do you know which diet style is best for you? Find the lifestyle that suits your individual goals and taste and learn how to do it in the healthiest way possible with our comprehensive guide.

If you are looking for the edge over your competition, or you just want to take your riding to the next level, strength training may very well be just the thing to get you there.

Chad Haga and his DSM team are on new Scott bikes for 2021. What does he think of his new ride?

With an opportunity to join the Movistar esports squad, qualification events to make it to the identification round in Zwift were super competitive.

The season is in full swing, and that means that we now have all the team kits out on the open roads, at the races and in full view for us to pick to pieces.

We test and analyze eight different tuck positions for speed and control.

Danny MacAskill, the Dubh Slabs, and a whole lotta 'nope'.

A mountain bike so clearly intended to win World Cups that it carries a number of significant compromises for the recreational racer.

Three steps on how older riders can do intervals for time-effective training.

Freezing rain, searing heat, illness, personal conflict, mob violence – this is one hell of a cycling adventure.

Common deficiencies and imbalances — that can result in knee pain — and exercises to correct them.

Take a dive into the numbers from two different TTTs — one on Zwift and one from the 2018 Tirreno-Adriatico — and see just how realistic Zwift is.

Trek's new entry-level road bike combines an endurance fit with sporty handling and a whole bunch of versatility.

Average power is an easy metric, but normalized power tells a more complete story.

Is electronic shifting worth the extra money? What are the downsides? Here we discuss the highs and lows of electronic shifting over mechanical.

How intensity, volume, frequency, terrain, and cadence affect your training.

Sam Bennett stars in this fun ad for Dublin's bike share scheme, courtesy of NOW TV Ireland.

Factor's first foray into gravel offers a focus on saving weight, road-bike-like handling and a considered ride quality.

In this column, we dive into power numbers from the best Zwift racers in the world in the most recent round of the Zwift Racing League.

A sit down chat about the trends of our 2021 road bike field test, the bikes we liked most, and others to consider.

Mental fortitude goes a long way. Here's how to build it.

A good warm-up makes it safer for you to dig deep in your workout, and it can also help you go faster and feel better.

An in-depth review of Cervelo's new do-it-all road bike. Here we focus on the mid-priced version with fewer bells and whistles.

What to eat and drink—and when—while riding.

There's a whole lot of value (and plenty to love) in this mid-tier racer.

The four key reasons for using a power meter, no matter your level of cycling.

Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it?

New study suggests cycling's coffee culture might help us live longer.

Canyon's Ultimate CF SL Disc may be a few years old, but including it in the Field Test has proved that this high-value racer has aged incredibly well.

The first review from our 2021 Road Bike Field Test. We review and compare the mid-priced version of Trek's newly overhauled Emonda race bike.

For the 2021 CyclingTips Field Test we headed to Bright in Victoria, Australia to test a smattering of road bikes, gravel bikes, and even a hardtail MTB. Join us!

Zwift races start like rockets, with riders blasting out of the starting chute and holding high power for a minute or more. Here's how to prepare.

Wild, remote, unforgiving. The roads of Tajikistan are known for the ancient silk trade, but for Christian and Peter, this trip was about trading comfort for experience.

Fun and realistic New Year’s resolutions you can keep that will up your cycling game.

Pitfalls to be aware of, and how to best prepare for success.

How to dial in your diet to best fuel and rebuild your body.

What is a watt? An explanation of the physics at work in your pedaling, and how you can use that knowledge to go faster.

In this column, we dive into power numbers from WorldTour pros and indoor specialists at the inaugural UCI cycling esports world championships.

Check out Dave Everett's author page.

Don’t let riding your bike become a pain in the back!

Comparing the Tour of the Gila in real life to its virtual execution on RGT.

Carving out time away from your children helps you show up as a better parent — and cyclist.

With focused work now, you’ll be ready for a strong and successful winter indoors and for a 2021 race season outdoors (hopefully).

Here are nine common body signals you should pay attention to and what they mean when you experience them.

If you think planks and crunches are all you need for a solid core, this will change your mind.

How to improve your fitness on six to eight hours of riding per week.

Motorpacing is a training technique in which cyclists are paced by a motorized vehicle to train for race scenarios.

Cycling indoors can be made much less horrifying by choosing the best fan for the job.