Road Training

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Whether you want to crush your next power test, nail some really hard intervals, or just keep up on your local group ride, here are some steps you should take before heading out the door.

You know you should stay cool and hydrated, but did you know good music has been scientifically shown to improve performance, too?

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Many of us have done low-RPM drills, but the science behind this is mixed, at best, on the results.

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ITBS makes up 15 percent of knee-related overuse injuries reported by cyclists.

Strategic, specific core training is the path to improving form, alleviating pain, bolstering training durability, and finding seconds on the clock.

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With some focused rehab, you can get back to the same fitness level and even improve after having a baby.

Plus key tips on masters training from former Olympic athletes and coaches.

Our guide to the most efficient way to make your training plan fit with different indoor cycling activities.

How to make adjustments to your training — and perhaps to your bike — to get better at going uphill.

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If you've been patiently waiting to hit the roads, check out our guide to transitioning from indoors to out.

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You spent hundreds on your smart trainer; we break down four big features that'll help squeeze every ounce of your indoor riding.

Lessons learned from 26-year-old Sean Gardner's sub-7-hour ride to 8,848 vertical meters.

Since many people are often looking for a quick fix or an elaborate diagnosis, the real cause of lower back pain can remain elusive and undetected.

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We dive into the power numbers from this year’s men’s elite road cycling world championships in Imola, Italy.

How to find your Sweet Spot, and how to determine the right amount of training.

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With in-person racing on the back burner, an expert guide to the intricacies of racing indoors on a smart trainer.

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In a detailed study, we compare Sepp Kuss to two trained amateur riders, and offer tips and tricks on how you can climb better.

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Training is all about specificity. Start with your goal, and work backwards to determine your power workouts.

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What is your weekly training volume? Now double it, add a few more hours and at least 50 watts to every pedal stroke, and that’s what it takes to train like a pro.

The Blender uses a mix of short Tabata-style efforts with longer steady threshold work.

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Consider these factors to help you make a decision that won’t bother you for the rest of the day.

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We dive into the young Jumbo-Visma rider's astonishing power numbers from the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Workouts designed specifically for the rider who can hold a high, steady pace to drop rivals or nail a PR.

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Sweet Spot is between high zone 3 and low zone 4. It's where you get the most bang for your training buck.

86-year-old King Liu rides to raise awareness of cycling's benefits. The Zwift rides will raise money for WBR Buffalo bikes.

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The 28-year-old American won two stages and finished fifth overall at the Tour de Savoie Mont Blanc.

Workouts designed specifically for the sprinter who can endure rolling terrain or even a climb or two and take the win in a bunch gallop to the line.

How does one account for heat when training to heart rate?

Concussion remains one of the most complex and misunderstood injuries amongst the general population. There are many concussion myths that have long confused patients and professionals alike.

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Three-time world cyclocross champion and Tour de France stage winner Wout van Aert made the race-winning attack on the final gravel sector.

Coach Connor answers a reader question on multi-system workouts versus more targeted workouts.

A set of box jumps followed by a trainer workout to increase on-bike stability when you're tired.

The tips aren't complicated, but you need to commit with consistency to see results.

Workouts designed specifically for the rider who thrives on rides with rolling or shark-tooth profiles but can hold their own on flat, high-speed routes as well.

Coach Hannah Finchamp explains how nutrition, hydration, and sleep are three factors that can help you survive and thrive at high altitude.

After Nairo Quintana averaged an estimated 6.8w/kg to set a record on the real Mont Ventoux, Mike Woods holds 7w/kg on the virtual Ventoux.

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Solo challenges like Everesting and FKT have become popular during the COVID-19 shutdown. Coach Julie Young examines how to mentally prepare for a long and painful day by yourself.

Workouts designed specifically for the riders who can raise the pace when the road tilts up, thriving on longer, mountainous ascents.

Data is important to training and racing, but so is rider feel and understanding. Here's how to achieve that balance.

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Knowing your Functional Threshold Power is vital for setting your training zones, doing the training, and gauging improvement.

The upper-back knots that beg for ice or a heating pad trick you into thinking those areas are tight, when in fact they are overstretched.

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The first few days in the heat will be the hardest, but it will get better.

We take a look at the incredible power numbers put up by WorldTour racers in stage 1 of the Virtual Tour de France.

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How to get faster by understanding and training in the various zones.

VeloNews examines the world-class power numbers behind the women’s Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race.

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Patellar tendinopathies are often caused by over-training, a sudden increase in training volume, jumping activities, overloading the tendon, or poor biomechanics.

Training plans up 100 percent this spring, and virtual training sessions up 400 percent in April.