November is nearly here, and that means for much of the northern hemisphere, the days are getting shorter, the temperatures colder, and the conditions grimmer. This, in turn, means, yes, the return of the Cyclingnews indoor training week!
Some riders will use the indoor trainer as a tool year-round, but for many of us, the winter months signal an increase in the amount of riding we do indoors, for a variety of reasons, whether it be to escape the worst of the weather, get the best bang for our buck, or ride in safer conditions.
Indoor cycling, whilst valuable, doesn't create quite the same buzz as riding outdoors for many. At times, in the depths of winter, even the best smart trainers and best indoor cycling apps can leave you looking for more, or ways to mix things up.
This week, we will be looking at all things indoor training related to give you new ideas and motivation for the winter season. Whether it be to help you with buying decisions if you're looking for an excuse to treat yourself, or to help you with training and fitness ideas for the winter, we've even got smart trainer maintenance covered.
Indoor training can be fun, exciting and rewarding, and remember the old saying (virtual) winter miles, mean summer smiles.
Buying Advice
- Indoor cycling: Everything you need to know
- Best smart trainers - All the hardware you need to get set up riding indoors
- Best indoor cycling apps - Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy et al.
- Best smart bikes - dedicated indoor training bikes
- Best heart rate monitors - track your heart rate accurately
- Best exercise bikes - Integrated smart bikes to home spin class setups
- Cheapest Zwift setup - Get going for less
- Zwift vs MyWhoosh - Do you get more for your money with a paid subscription?
Features
- Why now? Back on the turbo after a decade away
- Indoor cycling hacks - Tips and tricks to make the experience better
- Smart trainer maintenance - Protect your trainer and keep it running smoothly
- Do you really need indoor cycling clothing? - Mesh fabrics and special shoes
- Project Best Winter Ever - Tom's turbo-enabled attack on Paris-Roubaix
- Mid-pack to podium contender - Assault on gravel nats with the help of TrainerRoad
- How realistic are Zwift climbs? - We compare the virtual KOMs to the real thing
