Training & nutrition desk
Cyclesite Training Desk
The Training Desk publishes training, nutrition and rider-development guides. Plans are reviewed by British Cycling qualified coaches before publication. We do not give medical advice; readers with health conditions are signposted to GP or sports-medicine consultation.
Areas of expertise
- Cycling training
- Nutrition for endurance sport
- Beginner-to-100-mile programmes
- Recovery and sleep
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Guides by Cyclesite Training Desk
Training
Indoor Training and Zwift: Turbo Trainers and Smart Bikes
How turbo trainers and smart bikes work, the difference between wheel-on, direct-drive and rollers, plus what to check when buying used.
Training
Cycling and Mental Health
How cycling improves mental health. The science behind exercise and mood, plus practical advice for stress, anxiety, and depression.
Training
Road Cycling Training Plan: Beginner to 100 Miles
A structured 12-week training plan to take you from cycling beginner to completing your first 100-mile sportive.
Training
Cycling Nutrition and Hydration Guide
Fuel your rides properly with science-backed nutrition advice for before, during, and after cycling.
Training
Cycling for Weight Loss: Complete Plan
Use cycling to lose weight and keep it off, with the training mix, nutrition discipline and sustainable habits that actually work.
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