Choosing the right bike trainer can transform your indoor cycling experience. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned cyclist, selecting a trainer that aligns with your space, budget, and workout preferences is essential. From compact trainers perfect for tight apartments to ultra-quiet models for peaceful workouts, this guide spotlights the top bike trainers designed...
How to Build the Ultimate Indoor Cycling Setup
It’s time to remove all distractions. It’s time to upgrade everything. It’s time to build the ultimate cycling ecosystem. Making the ultimate indoor cycling system is a three-step process. Upgrade your cycling gear Upgrade your entertainment Upgrade your ambiance The Ultimate Cycling Gear The Core Gear Start by getting the right trainer, the right...
E-Racing: 5 Top Tips for Getting Started in Zwift Racing
Words by Tim Fulford, Wahoo Le Col Esports You’ve heard of this ‘Zwift Racing’ from a couple of your club mates, to you it seems a little crazy, but they swear by it and claim that it has really helped with their off-season motivation and form coming into the new season. Trying anything for...
Why You Should Use Clip In Pedals
Shopping for a road pedal system can be a bit daunting even for experienced riders. This decision can become more complicated if making a switch from a previous pedal system to a new one. As athletes, we are always looking for ways to gain an edge on our competition, an extra watt here or...
Tips for Running in the Cold
Words by Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching As the weather begins to turn cold many runners head for the comfort of a treadmill. While there’s nothing wrong with training on a treadmill, the cold doesn’t have to be the reason you stay inside. Winter can be a great time to see your favorite roads...
What Is Indoor Cycling?
Indoor cycling is any type of indoor exercise that focuses on rotating pedals in circles. It can involve very different looking equipment including under-desk pedal systems, rolling cylinders, exercise bikes, or indoor bike trainers. To get an overview of indoor cycling, let’s take a look at the most popular forms of equipment! For each...
What is Overload Training?
Whether you are planning to implement a training camp or a stage race into your next training block, there are a few key pieces to consider when planning your build. We will dive into what makes up overload training, and how to safely implement these high-volume weeks into your own training plan. What is...
Why Focusing on FTP is Making You a Slower Triathlete
If you’re a triathlete you’ve probably heard this piece of training advice: If you want to get faster on the bike, you need to focus on steady-state workouts to build your FTP. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Not only does the bike leg demand more than just steady power, focusing on FTP might actually be...
The Importance of Indoor Training
Indoor training has historically been viewed as an alternative option to outdoor rides, but it has become the go-to choice for many athletes globally. This shift is not just due to weather or seasons affecting their outdoor riding plans, but also because of the wide range of options that using an indoor bike trainer...
Indoor Trainer VS Stationary Exercise Bike — Which is Right For Me?
Indoor cycling is exploding in popularity and is projected to keep growing for the next ten years! Ride-simulating software like Wahoo X makes riding indoors as fun as playing video games. Many other people are also getting into indoor cycling for its cardiovascular, low-impact health benefits. Whatever your reason, if you’re starting indoor cycling...
Why New Year Resolutions Are Bull$*(%
Have you started writing down a list of potential New Year’s resolutions yet? If you have, then you should tear that page out right now, burn it and stop wasting your time. Why? Because New Year’s resolutions are bull$*(%. Seriously. Less than half of people who make New Year’s resolutions achieve them and only...
What is the SYSTM Training App?
Since the beginning, Wahoo has been at the front of the pack when it comes to creating powerful, intuitive devices that help you get the most out of your training. From our flagship KICKR series of smart trainers to the feature-packed ELEMNT cycling computers and RIVAL multisport GPS watch. Now we’ve turned our experience...