Indoor trainers, Zwift, Peloton, and the world of indoor bike training.
I’ve been training hard for triathlons for more than 20 years, and indoor cycling used to be something I dreaded. A noisy, very basic fluid trainer. An old-school TV. A bike that was surrounded by clutter in a … Read More
When it comes to smart trainers, there are really three that I consider top contenders. The Saris H3 and the Sharis H3 Plus 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 … Read More
There was a day when indoor cycling meant watching DVDs while on a simple friction trainer. No interactivity, no metrics or feedback. Those days are gone.
Smart trainers have become the standard way to train indoors. It is a game changer in terms of fun, workout precision, and making indoor … 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 … 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
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
