Indoor trainers, Zwift, Peloton, and the world of indoor bike training.
While the “smart bike trainer” phenomenon had been gradually building for years, a worldwide pandemic really shifted it in to high gear. Now that we are past the pandemic, “smart” bike training seems to have stuck, and for good reason. It is convenient, it can be very precise, and it is often safer than riding … Read more
You’ve been training indoors, getting your conditioning up and doing structure bike workouts. You probably have a decent base built, but are ready to get outside and work on your endurance. How do you known when is the right time? And what do you need to know before you hit the pavement or trails? Indoor … Read more
Winter arrives, or the weather is bad, or maybe you just don’t want to be cycling on the road during rush hour. There are many reasons we move our cycling indoors when fresh air, outdoors rides are usually preferable. Indoor riding doesn’t have to be drudgery, though. In fact, in my experience, indoor cycling can … Read more
When it comes to smart trainers, there are really three that I consider top contenders. The Saris H3 just might be my favorite of the bunch right now, especially when factoring-in the price tag. A few big changes have happened at CycleOps over the past couple years, especially when it comes to smart trainers. First, … Read more
Best Indoor Bike Trainers If you are like us, a good bike ride can make your day. Getting outside, exploring, and having some sun on your face are all part of what we define as a great ride. One of the problems with cycling, though, is that when the weather gets bad, conditions can keep … Read more
Indoor cycling trainers continue to get more popular as people are looking for ways to stay in shape as they rethink gym memberships, and try to stay out of dangerous road traffic. Apps like Peloton, Zwift, and TrainerRoad have made this possible, but you have to get the space adequately set up before downloading the … Read more
Peloton is the popular in-home, connected workout service that has grown like crazy in the past year. It is not inexpensive, though, so can be a major investment. One of the questions we get most often is “is Peloton worth it?” That is a question we will try to answer in this piece, although we … Read more
Trainers could be exactly what you need to keep your cycling game on point without heading outside, especially in inclement weather. When the weather turns cold, wet, or snowy, getting off of the roads or trails can be a relief. Snowy riding is challenging unless you have a fat tire bike, and riding a bike … Read more
Wahoo evolved as a different type of cycling trainer company. Whereas a company like CycleOps was borne out of the traditional bike trainer market, Wahoo started in 2009 as the maker of connectivity and sensor devices. It was only after three or four years in business that they actually decided to make a trainer, the … Read more
