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...
Winter Base Miles? Do Them or Not?
Conventional wisdom holds that winter is the season of base training, also known as Long Steady Distance (LSD). This means countless hours riding at a steady mellow pace for weeks on end in order to lay a ‘foundation’ for the more intense training sessions in the spring and summer. Without all those base miles, the thinking...
5 Hacks to Up your KICKR Indoor Trainer Ride
Getting back into gear for the new year isn’t always as easy as it sounds, and getting the motivation to hop on the bike trainer can sometimes be an even bigger challenge. Here’s five things to keep on hand at all times to make your time in the pain cave more comfy. Ice Cold...
Ask The Experts: Recovery, When, How Much, And Does It Work?
Most endurance athletes leave their foot on the accelerator and rarely take it off in the search of training harder, faster, and longer. What we don’t realize is that the key to unlocking our full potential lies in our ability to recover from our hard efforts. Most of us have heard this before, but...
Triathlon Training 101
Swimming, cycling, and running in one event called a triathlon. Taken on by many athletes to push themselves further and faster, while challenging their own perception of what they are capable of achieving. If you’re new to triathlons, the thought of competing in one can be daunting. But fear not, dear Wahooligans! We have quite...
Warming Up Before a Run
While it can be tempting to roll out of bed, lace up your shoes, and head out the door for your early morning run…perhaps this time around you pump the brakes. While many runners may not think twice about running without a warm-up, it may be time to start reconsidering. Why is Warm Up...
The Evolution of E-Racing
Words by Tim Fulford, Wahoo Le Col Esports We were recently looking back at some of the events that were hosted in the indoor cycling space in the 2010’s – from the KISS Crit Finals through to the KISS Super League. With the 2024 Zwift Games just around the corner, we had a quick...
The Importance of Structured Training
When it comes to following a structured training plan, many cyclists may believe this is best left to professionals alone. The truth is, structured training plans are meant for anyone working towards a goal – a race, person best on a local route, or looking to complete a century. No matter how large or...
Ian Boswell’s Cape Epic Ride By The Numbers
Based on the stories, sounds like Absa Cape Epic absolutely lived up to its name once again- eight days with over 600 kilometers of riding and over 15,000 meters of climbing! It is the most televised mountain bike race in the world, labeled as the off-road Tour de France and classed as hors categorie...