Want to ride like a pro? Here's the latest science to help you train smarter, ride faster and cycle further this summer and beyond.
Science of Cycling
Welcome
Aero upgrades GO-FASTER GAINS • Want to ride quicker and save money? Of course you do. Here we gain exclusive assess to the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub’s wind tunnel to find the best wind-cheating products and body-position changes
FIT FOR PURPOSE? • It’s becoming increasingly big business, and people are making increasingly bold promises for it, but is a bike fit right for you? We set out to discover the truth by subjecting ourselves to a range of fitting processes and comparing both the practices and the results…
Gear Guide • A snapshot of premium performance
UYNing formula • We’re invited behind the scenes on a fascinating tour of UYN’s research centre and factory at the launch of this new eco-aware sports apparel brand in Italy
UYN’s secret ingredients • Find out more about the Bio-materials used by UYN
HIGHER FORM • Before you know it, summer will be over along with sportive season and thoughts will turn to how to build on this year’s performance. So, how can you best develop your fitness and build on your fitness foundations?
Some like it hot • Sizzling summer heatwaves are the new normal but can cyclists handle the heat? We reveal how to keep cool this summer
COOL GEAR • Four key buys to beat the heat this summer
LESSONS FROM THE EDGE • Race strong in the heat with a record breaker
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN • We bring you technique, nutrition and session guidance from professionals and science experts to see you ascending faster than Jonas Vingegaard*…
THE SECRETS SOUPLESSE • Sculpting a smooth pedal stroke will electrify your performance – and boost your riding style. We reveal how to polish your pedal stroke like a pro
THE ULTIMATE NUTRITION PLAN • Many of us simply eat on ‘feel’ and fall back on old faithfuls like tuna and pasta. But your fuelling strategy should be a shifting picture, reflecting your cycling journey and the time of year. It’s about time you got periodised…
BASE PHASE • With a low training intensity, the three month base phase is an ideal time to shed those Christmas pounds with a diet of protein and good fats
BUILD PHASE • As the intensity of your sessions increases, it’s time to up your carbohydrate intake for the two-month build period
COMPETITION PHASE • The sportive season is so close you can spot registration. Time then to adapt your diet to your racing needs and start the taper
TRANSITION PHASE • Starting immediately after your final sportive of the season, your body needs all the macronutrients – and maybe rest!
BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY • A heavy bout of training plus a smattering of sportives will leave you lean and potentially fast – if you’re not undone by colds and infection. Here, we reveal the proven methods to bolster your defences…
VITAMIN RETENTION • Digesting your RDA of vitamins and minerals is vital for a healthy you. But you won’t get what you need if you overcook your veg. Here are 10 tips to keep in the goodness…
GUT INSTINCT • Pro cyclists now perform strategic ‘gut training’ to boost their energy production, stomach comfort and athletic performance. We reveal how it could help you too
TAKEN FOR A RIDE • By the end of a brutal sportive, your body has been through a lot. But what exactly goes on under the bonnet? James Witts charts what happens inside you and finds out how to get through the toughest rides a little more comfortably
THE SCIENCE OF HEALTHY HABITS • Whether your ambitions are to commute by bike, start a daily stretching routine or eat healthier, it’s time to ditch your...
