Training
Zone 2 for six weeks: How much fitness did Manon Lloyd gain?
Manon Lloyd heads back to the lab to find out how only riding at low intensity has shaped her fitness
Essential guide to indoor cycling 2024
Everything you need to know about cycling indoors, including smart trainer workouts, the best fitness apps for cyclists, indoor training accessories and equipment, plus indoor bike and pain cave set-up
VO2 max surges: 30-minute GCN indoor training session
Hank guides you through three five-minute blocks, each with a hard VO2 Max effort sandwiched between two sweet spot efforts
How to train for endurance cycling
Endurance is key to cycling performance, but how do you improve your endurance ability? Here are some top tips
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 training zone with some sprint intervals included at the end
How to get started with indoor cycling training
Everything you need to know to get set up and riding indoors
Does fuelling like a pro rider let you ride faster?
Will consuming super high levels of carbohydrates help Hank to ride harder for longer? There is only one way to find out
Endurance Training: Zone 2 mistakes, and how to avoid them
You could be undoing all your hard training work by making these common errors
Heart rate or power: Which one is the best training metric for you?
If you’re looking to get started with data-based training but are unsure where to start, follow our guide to the two main ways to monitor your progress
Why are cyclists obsessed with FTP numbers, and is it actually useful?
When it comes to training, we think you should avoid fixating on FTP to uncover bigger benefits
Data-free training: How to get by without the numbers
There's an array of expensive tech that can provide insights on every aspect of your riding, but you can still have fun and improve by riding on 'feel' alone
Cycling, running or the gym: What's the best 30-minute workout?
If you can only squeeze in half an hour of exercise, here’s how to make the most of it
How to start adding intervals to your training
Elevate your cycling and get more out of your training by adding interval sessions to your next ride
How does the menstrual cycle affect cycling and training?
Understanding the effects that the different phases can have on your body can allow you to train smarter and more effectively
10 types of cyclists we all know
From the one who always punctures to the one who always get lost, we can all recognise these rider stereotypes
Are low carb training plans a thing of the past: The GCN Show
Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson look at race fuelling strategies and why low carb training plans might not be all that we thought they were
6 tips to build your fitness from scratch
If your fitness is at an all-time low follow these essential tips to keep yourself motivated and build it back up steadily
Manon's fast paced cadence variations: indoor cycling training workout
Hank leads this session, written by Manon. It's all about varying your cadence and perfecting your pedalling technique
Decathlon enters the indoor smart trainer market with a range of Zwift compatible products
The range-topping Domyos Challenge 1500W comes in at under £1,000 with even more budget friendly trainers in its line up
Ride with our GCN presenters during our 30 in 30 January fitness challenge
Keep the motivation high for your January fitness goals by taking part in our dedicated Zwift sessions with the GCN crew
Are 2 shorter rides better for fitness than 1 longer ride?
Simon Richardson explores whether training twice in one day is more beneficial than one longer session, especially when you don't have much free time to spare
Join us and complete GCN's January 30 in 30 fitness challenge
Whether it be indoor training on Zwift, local hill reps or even some off-bike exercise, it all counts and will get you towards the target. Are you up for the challenge?
New Year's resolutions cyclists should never make
It’s that time of year when we all start thinking about setting goals for the next 12 months, but here are some that we think you should avoid
How does heat affect cycling performance?
With the help of Dr Lee Taylor, researcher at Loughborough University, Ollie Bridgewood examines the relationship between body temperature and riding output