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Link to How to make your own training plan
How to write your own training plan

How to make your own training plan

It might seem complicated, but in fact, anyone can make their own training plan. Here's how

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GCN Show: Does cycling actually help you lose weight?

Si Richardson and Dan Lloyd reflect on research that indicates diet - rather than exercise - is the main dictator of weight loss

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Link to Quick and sharp sprint efforts: Manon Lloyd's 25-minute indoor training workout
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Quick and sharp sprint efforts: Manon Lloyd's 25-minute indoor training workout

Ramp up to flat-out sprints with Manon's tough 25-minute session

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David Gaudu is used to battling the cold on his bike, but possibly not in the very earliest hours of the morning

David Gaudu finishes second in icy trail running epic

Groupama-FDJ rider races the ASICS SaintéLyon relay event just days before his team's Spanish training camp

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Link to -24°C and eyebrows turning to icicles: Andreas Leknessund trains in Arctic conditions
Andreas Leknessund braved extreme conditions on a recent training ride

-24°C and eyebrows turning to icicles: Andreas Leknessund trains in Arctic conditions

Norwegian shared footage of his ride in extreme conditions as he prepares for the 2024 season

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Link to How many calories do you burn when cycling?
Understanding your calorie burn rate is important for fuelling your rides

How many calories do you burn when cycling?

Here's how to work out how much energy you use on a ride

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Link to Running is the new cycling: Jasper Philipsen latest pro to show off on-foot speed
Jasper Philipsen is one of the best sprinters in the peloton, and a good runner too

Running is the new cycling: Jasper Philipsen latest pro to show off on-foot speed

Belgian sprinter incorporates half marathon into winter training

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Avoid the gym: 7 outdoor strength training exercises for cyclists

Strength training exercises have lots of benefits for cyclists and, even better, you don’t have to go to the gym to complete them

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Is power-to-weight ratio important for indoor training?

Keeping track of this metric is arguably just as important when riding inside on a smart trainer as it is on the open road

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Link to Seven common winter training mistakes to avoid
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Seven common winter training mistakes to avoid

Winter training is important, but it can easily be derailed if you make these errors

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Link to The ultimate pain cave: How to set up your training space for the best indoor cycling experience
Getting your indoor setup dialled can elevate the experience, taking it to the next level

The ultimate pain cave: How to set up your training space for the best indoor cycling experience

Training is going to be painful but where you do it doesn’t have to make you wince

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Link to The best ways to build endurance with an indoor trainer
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The best ways to build endurance with an indoor trainer

Knowing how to get the most out of your indoor training sessions will help you to ride faster, further, and for longer than ever before

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Link to Mastering nutrition and recovery: what should you eat while following an indoor cycling plan?
Fuelling and nutrition is important whether you're training outside or indoors

Mastering nutrition and recovery: what should you eat while following an indoor cycling plan?

A solid nutritional plan will help to keep your body energised and aid recovery throughout an indoor training plan

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Link to GCN's ultimate guide to indoor cycling
Explore all of our how-to guides and advice articles about indoor cycling

GCN's ultimate guide to indoor cycling

Everything you need to know about indoor cycling, including smart trainer workouts, the best fitness apps, equipment and indoor bike set-up for cyclists

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Link to Getting the most out of your smart trainer with training zones
Understanding training zones will allow you to maximise your time on the bike to boost your performance

Getting the most out of your smart trainer with training zones

Using a smart trainer can open you up to training with power but what do all of the zones really mean?

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Link to Cadence drills to improve pedalling efficiency: 25-minute indoor cycling workout
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Cadence drills to improve pedalling efficiency: 25-minute indoor cycling workout

This session rotates between spinning and grinding cadences, helping to activate different muscles

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Link to How to incorporate strength training into an indoor cycling plan
Strength training has plenty of benefits for cyclists

How to incorporate strength training into an indoor cycling plan

As much as most cyclists want to avoid it, strength training can have big benefits

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Link to What are power and heart rate zones and what do they mean for cyclists?
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What are power and heart rate zones and what do they mean for cyclists?

Depending on which model you use there can be between three and seven training 'zones' - here we take a look at which model is right for you

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Link to The best turbo trainer workouts for time-crunched cyclists
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The best turbo trainer workouts for time-crunched cyclists

Finding the time to fit a ride in can be tough so here are some of the most time-effective sessions to keep you on top of your training

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Link to Sweet spot endurance training: 30-minute indoor cycling workout
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Sweet spot endurance training: 30-minute indoor cycling workout

Manon Lloyd leads the way in this half-hour HIIT workout, designed to work the sweet spot with some sprint intervals included at the end

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Link to Budget vs premium indoor training set-up: How much do you need to spend?
What do you get using a premium setup over a more budget configuration?

Budget vs premium indoor training set-up: How much do you need to spend?

What do you really need to invest in to enjoy indoor training, and do you get more if you spend more? GCN takes a closer took

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Link to 20-minute spin workout: Short, sharp efforts with Conor Dunne
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20-minute spin workout: Short, sharp efforts with Conor Dunne

Follow Conor on this quick but intense indoor cycling workout. Perfect for building sprint power and burning calories

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Link to Which Wahoo smart trainer is best for you?
Finding an indoor trainer can be a overwhelming, here we take a run through the Wahoo range

Which Wahoo smart trainer is best for you?

Kickr Core, Swift, Snap, Shift or Move? GCN takes a deep dive into the Wahoo smart trainer range to find a version that suits you and your home workout plans

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Link to Polarised training: How to build cycling endurance without the time penalty
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Polarised training: How to build cycling endurance without the time penalty

You don’t need to go on long, steady bike rides to build endurance. Polarised training provides a solution for time-strapped cyclists

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