Cycling Training Articles

The complete Chase the Sun training plan covering physiological demands, 12 to 24-week plans for all four routes, key workouts, and how to finish 200+ miles before sunset.

Train for La Marmotte Gran Fondo. Sustained climbing workouts, altitude strategy, and 12 to 24-week plans built for four alpine cols in a single day.

Train for the Fred Whitton Challenge. Threshold power sessions, gearing strategy, and 12 to 24-week plans tailored to your available training time.

Train for the Leadville 100 MTB. Altitude-specific workouts, Columbine power targets, and 12 to 24-week plans tailored to your available training time.

Train for the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. Sustained climbing workouts, heat adaptation strategies, and 12 to 24-week plans built around the double Falls Creek ascent.

The complete Mallorca 312 training plan: physiological demands, plans tailored to your available time, key workouts, and W/kg targets for every finish time goal.

Normalized power explained: what it is, how it's calculated, what's a good NP for your level, and how to use it with IF and TSS to train smarter.

Strava offers cycling training plans through CTS — but are they personalized enough? Learn what's included, what's missing, and how to fill the gap.

A practical guide to altitude training for cyclists: how the physiology works, how to train without overreaching, and how to time your return for peak performance.

Unlock your cycling potential. This practical guide to the cycling FTP test covers how to prepare, execute, and use your results for smarter, faster training.

Unlock your potential with heat training cycling. This practical guide covers how to implement protocols, track benefits, and safely boost your performance.

The cyclist’s stretching checklist to improve range of motion, recover better, and stay injury resistant.

Learn how targeted strength work translates to more power on climbs, better endurance for long rides, and a stronger defense against common cycling injuries.

Feeling burnt out on the bike? Learn to spot the signs of cycling overtraining and follow our practical guide to recover faster and prevent it for good.

A practical guide to stationary bike training plans, indoor cycling workout routines, and long-term progression.

Compare the best cycling training apps of 2026. See how TrainerRoad, Zwift, TrainingPeaks and 12 more platforms stack up so you can choose the right one.

Sounds counterintuitive, but it's not. Learn why cycling training at Zone 2 can help you improve your performance.

Everything you need to know about taper + 3 examples to reach your next cycling goal on peak performance.

Improve Your Cycling Performance Under the Bike With Effective Cross-Training

Advise & 8 Techniques to Maximize Recovery After a Bike Ride