Category Cycling

What Is ZwiftPower? The Race Results Behind Zwift

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ZwiftPower is the official results and ranking platform for Zwift races, providing accurate and verified race data for cyclists who want real competition. I’ll never forget my first few Zwift races. I’d cross the finish line, check my position on…

What Is Virtual Shifting and How Does It Work?

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Virtual shifting replaces your bike’s gears and lets you change resistance electronically while riding indoors. If you’ve ever trained indoors and wondered how some riders shift gears without their chain actually moving, you’ve experienced virtual shifting in action. It may…

Rouvy vs Zwift: Which One Is Better?

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Indoor cycling apps have come a long way. Once, it was just about keeping the legs turning when the weather sucked. Now, there’s realism, community, gamification, serious workouts, and big monthly fees. If you can’t choose between Rouvy vs Zwift:…

How to Become a Better Cyclist During Winter

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When the days get short and the roads turn icy, cycling outdoors starts to feel less like a passion and more like a test of survival. But here’s the thing: winter doesn’t have to set you back. With the right…

How To Improve Your FTP On The Bike

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The formula isn’t complicated: push hard in intervals, build endurance in Zone 2, recover smarter than you train, fuel your body, sleep well, and, above all, stay consistent. I’ve been riding bikes for 10 years now, and one thing I’ve…

The Complete Guide to Cycling Mountain Categories

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Climbing is one of the toughest parts of cycling, and mountain categories are used to show how hard a climb is. Whether you’re a casual rider curious about steep hills or a competitive cyclist chasing King of the Mountain titles,…

How to Train for Your First Long Distance Bike Ride

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Long distance cycling is a rollercoaster of challenges, sweat, and unbelievable rewards. But let’s get one thing straight, it’s not just about hopping on a bike and pedaling for hours. Nope. If you don’t prep the right way, you’ll end…

How to Shift Gears on a Bike

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When I first hopped on a bike with gears, I thought, How hard can it be? Turns out, pretty hard if you don’t know what you’re doing. The first time I tried tackling a hill, I shifted at the wrong…

What Muscles Does Cycling Work?

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Cycling does way more than just push your legs to the limit, it’s a powerful workout that engages nearly your entire body, including one of the most important muscles: the heart. While it’s tempting to think of cycling as all…