If you know that indoor cycle training is for you then the next step is Zwifting to relieve your boredom and get a better training experience. So what do you need to get into Zwift? You can connect to Zwift relatively cheaply or you can go for a fully immersive experience… The more money you spend the better the experience, the choice is yours! Continue reading “Start your pain cave. What do you need to get into Zwift?”
Smart trainer vs dumb trainer Do I need a smart trainer?
Is a smart trainer really better than a dumb trainer? I look at the difference of smart trainer vs dumb trainer and which is best for the Zwift. Does a smart trainer give you a better experience when you can do it yourself on a dumb trainer? Continue reading “Smart trainer vs dumb trainer Do I need a smart trainer?”
Stop the sweat. Best fans for indoor cycle training
It’s hot, damn hot! Stop the sweat, get a cycle training fan. There is a wide range of fans to choose from and while there are no best fans for indoor cycle training I will give you pointers of what to look out for when buying a fan. There is no need to spend a lot of money. Continue reading “Stop the sweat. Best fans for indoor cycle training”
Make it smart How to connect your non-smart trainer to Zwift
This indoor cycling training is working… I’m fitter, I’m finding it easier and I’m losing weight, but “Oh my, is it boring!” there must be a better way to train… Some people do this for hours on end… How do they do it? There must be a cycle app for this.
And there is… In fact there are loads of them but the most popular and interactive leader is the Zwift. I show you how to connect your non-smart trainer to Zwift. Continue reading “Make it smart How to connect your non-smart trainer to Zwift”
What is a smart indoor cycle trainer? should you get one?
Do you need a smart trainer? A smart cycle trainer is the next evolution in cycle training… Do you want one? I find out what is a smart indoor cycle trainer and how they can benefit you. Are they a good investment for your fitness and cycle training? Continue reading “What is a smart indoor cycle trainer? should you get one?”
Get Closer Best Laptop Stand for Cycle Trainer.
I need my laptop in front of me while I train… I’ve tried the DIY route of making a platform cable tied to the handlebar (fail). Now it’s time to find a good stable laptop stand for cycle trainer.
How annoying! If you have tried to train while using a laptop for entertainment to while away the time, but having it just out of reach so you have to stop pedaling every time you need to click on the next thing… Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh! Frustrating or what?
Time to get everything you need within reach… And there are solutions out there. Continue reading “Get Closer Best Laptop Stand for Cycle Trainer.”
Best Cycle thong. Do you even need a sweat net?
A good workout will make you sweat but this could ruin your bike! There is a cheap and easy solution to protect your bike from sweat damage and that’s by the fitting of a sweat net. I give you a roundup of the best cycle thong and let you know what to look for and avoid and alternatives. Continue reading “Best Cycle thong. Do you even need a sweat net?”
How to tell how many miles you have done on a turbo trainer?
It’s hard to guess, you’ve pedalled for ages but just how far have you gone? Cycle trainers don’t come with an odometer, but this is a quick and easy fix to see how many miles you have done on a turbo trainer. Continue reading “How to tell how many miles you have done on a turbo trainer?”
Do I need a spare wheel for indoor turbo trainer? Save time?
Yes you can save time with an interchangeable wheel and they are a great idea but they do come with their own problems and pitfalls. Check out below what these problems are and if you even need a spare wheel for indoor turbo trainer. Continue reading “Do I need a spare wheel for indoor turbo trainer? Save time?”
Which is the Best turbo trainer mat? Cleaner quiet training
Silence, sweat collectors, floor protection and even style, turbo trainer mats have many uses. I have grouped together an assortment of commonly used cycle trainer mats, compared them and found the pros and cons of each to find which is the best turbo trainer mat in each group. Continue reading “Which is the Best turbo trainer mat? Cleaner quiet training”