Hit racing weight and become a fat-burning machine? That’s the calling card of glycogen-depleted training. But, says a new study, it may not be all...

Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth shares his journey into cycling, revealing his joys, challenges, and newfound sense of freedom

Ultra-endurance rider Lael Wilcox reflects on her cycling journey from a simple six-kilometre commute to an impending world record attempt around the world

Each winter, it seems like an increasing number of professional cyclists are adding running to their training armoury. But should you, the recreational cyclist, do...

Visualisation and mental imagery is a proven performance-enhancer at the peak of the performance pyramid, but rarely used by amateur cyclists. Until now, that is,...

Boost cycling performance and, more importantly, quality of life with just one weights session a week? It can be done, says strength coach to the...

Alcohol and cycling aren’t exactly happy bedfellows but, for many, they’re certainly lifelong companions. So what does alcohol do to your body and cycling performance?...

Female cyclists shouldn’t have to suffer in silence if they are experiencing breast discomfort

Scientific and anecdotal evidence shows that the likes of Zwift will transform both your indoor and outdoor riding. Here’s why you must build virtual speed...

There's more to indoor riding than just training sessions, and getting started with group rides on Zwift couldn't be simpler

We find out about some of the go-to training techniques the professional riders use during the winter months

Essential pieces of kit to get you started with indoor cycling

Riding and racing indoors has increasingly become a significant aspect of many people's social lives

Cyclocross is a wonderous sport that’ll transform your fitness and technical skills. Here, we dig deep into the muddy fields to reveal how, with a...

The breathing technique is being used by those at the top of their game, so is it something everyone can benefit from too?

Placebo could provide the performance boost your cycling needs. And it might not even require a spoonful of deception…

Richard Ferguson shares how Zwift has kept him riding safely 

Even the greatest athletes can suffer with cramp. But what is it? How can you ease it? And how do you prevent it in the...

The next African superstars are being raised and developed via indoor racing

A shaky start to a ride could have a simple answer

Will Harper founded Synrgy Cycling to redress the balance, open up conversations, and help female riders understand how to train around their cycles

Sports nutrition is rife with snake-oil proclamations, of delivering personal bests based on little more than marketing hyperbole. But not all. We tapped up one...

Durability in cycling is one of the key differences between the goods and the greats. Rouleur investigates and enters the world of polarised training, kilojoules...

For Joss Lowden, being pregnant meant finding new ways to train, not a reason to slow down

Occasional cyclist or pseudo-professional, our favourite sport and activity will forge a stronger, leaner, happier you. Let’s lift the anatomical bonnet…

The past few years have seen ‘youngsters’ dominate the men’s Grand Tours. It’s a different story in women’s racing where the biggest races are the...

The more you sweat, the more salt you lose, so how do professional riders manage their hydration during the summer heat

In order to ride a Grand Tour riders have to be at their peak physical performance, but how big is the gap between a Tour...

Tadej Pogačar has an elite physiology that few can match. And, as his head of performance reveals, it’s at a far deeper and nuanced level...

Altitude training and the pre-Tour de France camp are synonymous in modern-day racing, but how closely does the physiological ideal match rider experience? Rouleur catches...