First Impressions: The New Zwift Hub Smart Trainer
Zwift releases their first piece of indoor training hardware with the new Hub smart trainer. We take an early look at their budget direct-drive offering.
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Reviewed: Wahoo ROLLR Smart Trainer
Wahoo's latest hybrid smart trainer/roller has a number of new and novel features, but also misses a few of the basics. Read our review to see if it's right for you.
The Smart Trainer Explainer
Indoor cycling trainers have gone from sketchy and barebones to super high-tech. We break down the terms, spec, and tech you need (and what you don’t) for your inside ride.
A Close Look At The New Jetblack Volt Smart Trainer
Though relatively unknown in the U.S., Jetblack is providing a (quiet) alternative to the usual suspects of indoor cycling trainers. Our reviewer puts The New Jetblack Volt through the paces.
Four Smart Trainer Modes You Might Not Know About
You spent hundreds on your smart trainer; we break down four big features that'll help squeeze every ounce of your indoor riding.
A Triathlete’s Guide On How To Set Up A Smart Trainer
Smart trainers sound like a good thing, but what are they and how do you set one up?
Reviewed: Wahoo Kickr Fifth-Generation Smart Trainer
Fifth-generation Kickr remains the easiest smart trainer to use, and new padded feet option adds comfort.
First Ride Review: Elite Direto X Smart Trainer
We look at the latest option in the sub-$1,000 smart trainer category.
Face-Off: 2 Smart Trainers That Cost Less Than $1,000
As smart trainers become the best way to ride inside, we look at two new entries into the sub-$1,000 direct-drive market. Get smart, and go home.
4 Top Smart Trainers for Your Next Sweat Session
The days are getting shorter. Weather is deteriorating. And cyclists have more choices than ever when it comes to indoor smart trainers.
3 Smart Trainers for Less Than $1000
Get more out of your indoor riding with these brainy trainers.
Mind Blown: Tacx’s New Smart Trainer is Also a Treadmill
The Magnum Smart combines a running treadmill with a cycling trainer and turns the indoor training world upside down.
We Dive Into Wahoo’s New ROLLR Hybrid Trainer
Wahoo’s new combination rollers/resistance trainer could be the cure for those who switch between indoors and outdoors often. We break the new design down by feature.
Ask a Trainer: How Do I Return to Tri Training the Right Way?
It can be tempting to try to jump back in where you left off. But don’t!
Ask a Trainer: What Should I Be Doing in January and February?
What you should focus on in swim, bike, and run now, so you can have an amazing race season later.
Reviewed: Wahoo’s Rival Smartwatch (April Update!)
The indoor trainer and cycling computer brand that has been a longtime favorite of triathletes is branching out with its first smartwatch, but does it stand up in a crowded market?
Deep Dive: The $2,200 Magnetic Days Jarvis Bike Trainer
Indoor aficionados rejoice! Italian brand Magnetic Days has a trainer that is as quiet as it is extremely expensive.
One-Hour Workout: The “Time Flies” Trainer Ride
Fed up of riding the trainer? Try this workout—there's plenty for your brain and body!
Trainer Desk Face-Off: Wahoo Kickr vs. Saris TD1
I wish I could combine the best points of the two, as neither is a complete solution.
The Best Bike Trainers for Triathletes and Cyclists
We look at a wide range of the best bike trainers from entry-level to deluxe, rate them, and then check out some new accessories to make the indoors feel more like outside.
What I Love; What Bugs Me: Elite Sterzo Smart Zwift Steering
Being able to steer inside Zwift with your handlebars is cool, but the Sterzo Smart doesn't always work. Here's why.
3 Efficient Bike Trainer Workouts
This winter focus on the quality, not the duration, of your indoor trainer workouts.
Reviewed: Garmin Forerunner 745 Smartwatch
The gap between Garmin’s all-in smartwatch and the rest of its line is getting thinner and thinner with this long-awaited update to the 700 series.
Unboxed: Elite Sterzo Smart Steering Block
Elite's new Sterzo Smart Block allows indoor riders to steer their front end and get virtual feedback in Zwift. We check it out.
Ask a Trainer: What Should Strength Training Look Like With No Racing?
Now is a great time to experiment with your strength training routine because... why not?
The Best Smart Bikes for Zwift—a Head-to-Head Group Test
We tell you what we like and don't like about four Zwift-compatible smart bikes: Wahoo Kickr Bike, StagesBike, Tacx Neo Smart Bike, and Wattbike Atom.
Ask a Gear Guru: What’s the Best Indoor Trainer For Triathletes?
We break down the different types of the best indoor cycling trainers and list some picks.
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart
The Draw: Crazy flexibility
7 Podcasts to Make Trainer Time Fly By
Turn on, tune in, get smart.
Rock The Spring Races With A Smart Winter Bike Strategy
While tri season may seem far away, now’s the time to make sure you’re set up for success on the bike.
This Smart Footwear Wants to Make You a Better Runner
Remove the guesswork from your running form with these brainy footwear upgrades.
Week In Tech: New Kinetic Trainer, Lazer Aero Helmet
All the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t.
Pros And Cons Of 5 Trainer Setups
Without a dedicated pain cave, you could waste enough time on setup to defeat the purpose of your time-efficient trainer workout.
One-Hour Workout: Bike Trainer Intensity Mix-Up
A time efficient set to ease into things focusing on form, aerobic fitness and, finally, aerobic capacity and neuromuscular firing
Outsmart Your Seasonal Allergies
Don’t let pollen and mold keep you from training this spring.
Beginner’s Guide To Incorporating A Bike Trainer Into Cycling Workouts
Our beginner bike trainer guide teaches you the lingo you need to know and gives you tools you need to start riding inside.
Racing Inside: A Rider’s Guide to E-Racing
With in-person racing on the back burner, an expert guide to the intricacies of racing indoors on a smart trainer.
Unboxed: The New Fifth Generation Wahoo KICKR
Wahoo's latest version of their popular KICKR smart trainer boasts a few new internal upgrades and two external ones that triathletes should check out.
Tacx Neo Bike: How Does This Indoor Bike Stack Up?
Combining the convenience of a dedicated indoor bike with the new-school tech of an interactive smart trainer, the Tacx Neo Bike is aiming to be the best of both worlds.
The Problem With Only Training Indoors
With the rise in smart trainers and e-games, many cyclists are forgetting this important skill. Here’s why only training indoors doesn’t cut it.
4 Programs That’ll Get You Psyched to Train Indoors
New smart trainers and real-time software have opened up a new way to work out against yourself and others.
Your Bike Mechanic Hates You (But They Don’t Have To)
It’s a not-so-well-hidden secret that bike mechanics head for the break room when triathletes come into the shop. But why? And what can you do about it?
Lars Wichert Is On the Cam Wurf Plan for Triathlon Dominance
Three-time rowing world champion Lars Wichert is hopeful his illustrious athletic background can carry him to the top of triathlon. With an 8:12:46 Ironman debut, it appears he's on his way.
Ask a Gear Guru: What Are the Best Power Meters for Triathletes?
For triathletes looking to maximize their bike training, a power meter is essential. We look at the best options.
See What You’re Missing at Team Triathlete
Team Triathlete is an encouraging community of multisporters with expert Q&As, exclusive giveaways, and access to Triathlete's editors.
Rock (Slightly) More With The New Tacx Neo Motion Plates
A new $300 add-on to the Tacx Neo ecosystem promises better ride feel on the trainer, but is it enough? Check out our first impressions.
Zwift Adjusts Rules to Crack Down on Cheating
And "bug bounty" program—which will reward users for pointing out cracks in the system—is coming.
Dear Coach: What Are Your Dos and Don’ts for Indoor Riding?
Six-time Ironman champion Mark Allen is here to help you maximize your time on the trainer.
Yes, There Will Be An Esports Triathlon World Champion This Year
World Triathlon has partnered with Super League Triathlon to bring us the first-ever esports World Championship Series. Here’s what athletes and fans can expect.
Triathlon News & Notes: IM New Zealand Postponed, Katie Zaferes Announces Pregnancy, and More
The news from around the multisport world this week.
A Triathlete’s Guide to Getting Started with Fat Biking
If the thought of riding indoors all winter is enough to drive you crazy, you might just want to find out more about the wonderful world of fat biking.
FTP Test v. Ramp Test: Which to Do When and Why
There are now more online bike testing options than ever—but which should you use?
2021 Black Friday Deals for Triathletes
We've got all the swim, bike, run, deals for the multisport athlete.
The 9 Top Indoor Cycling Platforms This Season
With short days and cold months approaching, we break down all of the major indoor cycling platforms you could be using this winter.
Opinion: We Don’t Need to Make Triathlon ‘Easier’
We do these things because they're hard.
Elite Rizer Review: Go Left, Right, Up, and Down, Indoors
The Elite Rizer is a new "immersive" indoor riding experience device that opens the door for new, fun ways to ride inside. But is it worth the $?
The Triathlete Guide To Actually Making Home Like Hawaii
Even if you can’t be on the Big Island next week, we give you the tips and at-home hacks to make your Hawaii From Home Challenge experience (almost) like the real thing.
How This ER Doc Qualified for Kona in the Midst of a Pandemic
Dr. Tiencia James finds balance as a ER physician, mom, and triathlete.
Shimano Releases 12-Speed, Semi-Wireless Derailleurs With Tri Compatibility
Shimano has (finally) joined the 12-speed shifting ranks with a setup that's lighter, faster, and semi wireless.
One-Hour Workout: Sweet Spot Bike Intervals
Get the most bang for your buck on the bike with these power-boosting intervals.
Reviewed: Garmin’s New Rally RK200 Pedals
An upgrade to the loved/hated Garmin Vector pedal line adds Shimano cleat compatibility and off-road potential into the mix.
Fitter & Faster Podcast: How to Make the Most of Your Indoor Cycling
We dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—including the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, and all the gear you need to maximize your experience.
Top Pros Share Their Training Epiphanies
Six of the sport’s top pros share their “ah-ha” moment—the one that helped them take that big leap in their careers.
How to Crush Virtual Racing
It’s still racing, but not as we know it—learning to get the most from yourself when virtually racing requires a slightly different approach.
9 Zwift Racing Tips from the Top-Ranked Men’s Team
The most significant tips and tricks to get you to the pointy end of a Zwift race.
Benchmark a Better You: Get Started With Bike Month
We'll kick off bike month with a benchmark 10-mile test and then get Week 1 started with your first two workouts from coach Karen Smyers.
7 Things to Consider When Riding Indoors
Though throwing your bike on a trainer and turning on Zwift are good places to start, there are several other factors to consider if you want to get the most out of your time indoor riding.
The Coolest New Gear for Riding in Zwift
The game of Zwift is completing redefining the indoor riding experience, not only in terms of the software and the interaction but also the technology we use.
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How to Set Up Your Indoor Training Arsenal to Take Full Advantage of Zwift
Here's how to log miles this winter on your indoor trainer and have fun while you're doing it.
Dear Coach: Should I Be Trying to Improve My Cadence Over the Off-Season?
Increasing your cadence range at this time of year could really pay dividends for your cycling next season.
Which Type of Indoor Training for Which Workout?
Our guide to the most efficient way to make your training plan fit with different indoor cycling activities.
Make Your Indoor Fitness Count Outside
If you've been patiently waiting to hit the roads, check out our guide to transitioning from indoors to out.
Last Weekend Now: Professional Triathlon is Back—Kinda
A select few pro triathletes returned to racing with Super League’s Arena Games this weekend, and there’s real racing on the horizon.
Deep Dive: Garmin Edge 1030 Plus
We take a very close multisport look at the new update to the already-huge Garmin Edge 1030.
You Can Now Steer Inside All of Zwift with Elite’s New Bluetooth Steering Plate
The $109 Elite Sterzo Smart rotating wheel block works with any bike on a trainer to steer inside Zwift.
How To Compete In The Ironman VR Championship Series
If you want to win a 70.3 Worlds slot via the Ironman VR Championship series, then you need to pay attention to the rules.
Battery & Elevation Test: Garmin Edge 830 vs. Stages Dash vs. Wahoo Elemnt Roam
Three high-end cycling GPS computers. One 14,000-foot elevation test. Which computer came out on top?
Reviewed: Garmin Edge 1030 Plus
Tiny upgrades to the monstrous Garmin Edge 1030 make the “Plus” version a worthwhile purchase for triathletes looking for very specific functionality.
Reviewed: Garmin Edge 130 Plus First Ride
Tiny, crisp, and more integrated than before, the Edge 130 Plus isn't a robust training tool but it's a solid starting point.
Ask A Gear Guru: What Do I Need For Virtual Racing?
Virtual racing is one of the best options for triathletes this year looking to compete against others or themselves. We give tips and break down the gear you need to succeed (virtually).
Is It Possible To Regulate Virtual Racing?
As virtual racing grows, so do questions over fairness and consistency.
Ironman Will Award 70.3 World Championship Slots At Virtual Races
Athletes will be able to earn a spot to 70.3 Worlds in New Zealand over a best three of four virtual race omnium—which they're calling the Championship Series.
Ask A Gear Guru: What’s The Best Safer-At-Home Training Gear?
As restrictions begin to tighten around the world, our guide to the best products to help get you through it all—safely and injury-free.
You Can Still Watch Racing—Virtually
The only races on the horizon will be virtual races for the foreseeable future. The good news is they’re off to a pretty good start, and they might get even better.
How the Ironman Virtual Club Works
On April 1, Ironman launched its virtual club and races. We tested it out.