Zwift Course Calendar for September
Wondering where to go on Zwift? Well, the September Zwift world calendar is here as both a table and an image. There’s plenty to get stuck into. There’s a couple of things to note. First, London and Richmond have made a…
Guide to Cycling Training with a Heart Rate Monitor
Outdoor and indoor cycling has become increasingly popular due to its low impact nature and ability to burn calories at high rates. However, if you want to get the most out of your workout routine, you should consider using a…
Dust in the Wind Zwift Route Review
Dust in the Wind is one the shorter long courses in Zwift. It will take you through a dry, dusty landscape filled with dunes and giant sandstone mesas. The Dust in the Wind course is challenging but not impossible –…
Best Cycling Watch for Indoor and on the Road
Getting the right kit to record data is essential for cycling, whether it’s indoor cycling or on the road. But there’s a lot to be said for using a smartwatch – they are great for measuring and training with heart…
Trainerroad Challenge – Doing the Base Phase
If you’re like me, you may have been spending a lot of time on Zwift this year. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great during the races trying to get the bikes and move up levels and all that sort of…
How Much Does Zwift Cost vs the Alternatives
How much is Zwift?; Right now, Zwift costs $14.99 (£10.80) per month. However, it is a little more complex than that. What exactly do you get for that? How often does Zwift raise it’s pricing, and are there any better…
Top 5 Indoor Cycling Fans for your Pain Cave
You might have the best smart trainer. But without a decent indoor cycling fan, you will find yourself working a lot (and I mean a lot) harder. Riding Watopia at 30mph on Zwift requires the same amount of cooling as…
Best Turbo Trainer Mats for Zwift
When you’re putting together the pain cave, the turbo trainer mat is probably the last thing you thought about. That’s what the carpet is for, right? Wrong. The mat is the interface between your trainer, you, the bike, and all…
How to Reduce Saddle Pain Indoor Cycling
Saddle pain is one of the perils of cycling – for indoor cycling riders even more so. So here’s a quick guide to give your ass more comfort when you are doing 60-mile rides on Zwift. First off, it’s a…
Bicycle Seats that Protect the Perineum in 2021
If there’s one thing that is guaranteed to stop you from doing a 60-minutes plus session on an indoor bike trainer, it is genital numbness. The number of sessions that require you to do 60 minutes or more means that…
Best Fluid Bike Trainer for Zwift or Riding Solo
Direct drive trainers have set the indoor cycling pace with the rise of Zwift and the other apps. But there’s still a place for wheel-on trainers, especially ones with a smooth, quiet ride, that simulate a nice newly-laid road. With…
Top 5 Indoor Bike Trainer Stands to get you on Zwift
You can spend a lot of money on an indoor bike trainer or turbo trainer and take your indoor cycling experience close to the real thing. But, if you are just thinking about trying out Zwift or another indoor cycling…