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Rebecca Morley looks into how COVID-19 has accelerated an already burgeoning trend
Read More »The rise of indoor during COVID-19
Canyon ZCC partners with Verve Cycling for power data validation
Cycling esports team Canyon ZCC has partnered with Verve Cycling. Canyon ZCC and Verve Cycling have joined forces to ensure all team bikes are equipped with the InfoCrank, providing fully validated power measurements for all online races. The announcement comes as the Canyon ZCC team takes part in the Zwift …
Read More »Indoor cycling trends during COVID-19
Newly-launched research company Cycling Insight has shared indoor and virtual riding trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. The significance of the search trend spike for turbo trainers from 15th March 2020 correlates to the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. The term ‘Turbo Trainer’ has 12,100 March monthly UK Google searches, up …
Read More »Rapha supports Zwift in Tour for All virtual fundraiser
Rapha has partnered with Zwift to help raise funds for Médecins Sans Frontiéres (Doctors Without Borders) through the Tour For All, a multi-stage virtual tour. It has produced a series of limited edition products to celebrate the tour. All profits from the collection will be donated to the MSF’s COVID-19 …
Read More »The Sufferfest launches new ‘Half Monty’ fitness test
The Sufferfest and Wahoo have unveiled a “revolutionary” new ramp-style fitness test, dubbed Half Monty. The test has been developed and refined over the past year to give athletes a less-demanding testing protocol that provides insight into their fitness, allowing more efficient training and the ability to more easily evaluate …
Read More »Zwift Classics return for 2020
The Zwift Classics are returning for 2020, offering a significant cycling distraction in the wake of COVID-19. Six unique races will take place in a different Zwift world throughout London, Richmond, Watopia, Bologna, Yorkshire and Crit City. Starting on 5th April, community members will have four days to complete each Zwift …
Read More »The Sufferfest releases new indoor training plans
The Sufferfest, part of Wahoo Fitness, has released a suite of training plans designed for athletes who are staying indoors due to the current COVID-19 outbreak. The four-week ‘All In’ training plans are completely indoor-based and place increased emphasis on yoga, strength, and mental training. Each indoor plan offers a …
Read More »New Wattbike Icon now available to public
Wattbike’s new indoor training bike, designed for commercial use, is now being offered to individuals. Designed to improve the performance of athletes of all ages and abilities, and most often seen in gyms, health centres and elite sports institutions, the Wattbike Icon has been introduced to complement the Wattbike Pro …
Read More »Sigma Sports reports ‘unprecedented’ increase in turbo trainer orders
Sigma Sports has reported a 440% increase week on week in the number of orders placed on turbo trainers, as well as static bikes. In addition, the launch of the new Wahoo Kickr, which has been available for pre-order from 19th March, has seen “huge interest” with initial drops selling …
Read More »Wahoo’s Kickr Bike now available for pre-order in UK
Wahoo’s Kickr Bike is now available for pre-order in the UK. Having previously been limited to US customers only, UK riders can order the Kickr Bike for £2,999.99, with delivery expected from next week onwards. “Over the past six years, we’ve seen an incredible increase in indoor cycling and the …
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