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Talent or training? How a gifted young rider becomes a champion

How does a gifted young rider become a champion? Is it more about talent or training? CW asks scientists, coaches, and a teenage sensation - Words by Jamie EwbankTom Pidcock in the junior men's time trial at the 2017 World Championships (Sunada)How does a gifted young rider become a champion? Is it more about talent or training? CW asks scientists, coaches, and a teenage sensation

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How to do a strength building HIIT session (video)

Direct-drive trainers are ideally suited to the low-cadence sessions you need to maximise your force ouput and become a stronger cyclistDirect-drive trainers are ideally suited to the low-cadence sessions you need to maximise your force ouput and become a stronger cyclist

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What can cyclists learn from other sports?

Even for those who seem to have reached the pinnacle of cycling, applying principles from other sports can keep progress in motionOpen water swimmer at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio (Photo by ddp USA/REX/Shutterstock )Even for those who seem to have reached the pinnacle of cycling, applying principles from other sports can keep progress in motion

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