{"id":55899,"date":"2023-10-25T19:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=750722"},"modified":"2023-10-25T20:35:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:35:35","slug":"how-to-use-wahoos-indoor-cycling-ecosystem-to-fast-track-your-training-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/how-to-use-wahoos-indoor-cycling-ecosystem-to-fast-track-your-training-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Wahoo\u2019s indoor cycling ecosystem to fast-track your training this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

How you can bring Wahoo’s indoor training hardware and software together to make you a stronger rider <\/p>

By Paul Norman\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 at 17:00 PM<\/p>

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Summer riding season may be over in the Northern Hemisphere, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to put your fitness on hold until next spring.<\/p>\n

Indoor cycling<\/a> provides a great way to maintain and even increase your fitness during the months when it\u2019s dark and cold, and no brand offers a more comprehensive range of indoor cycling products than Wahoo Fitness.<\/p>\n

There are hardware options to suit everyone, from the budget-focused Wahoo KICKR SNAP wheel-on smart trainer, to the new, flagship Wahoo KICKR MOVE and KICKR BIKE.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all supported by Wahoo SYSTM<\/a>, one of the most comprehensive indoor training apps<\/a> available.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, Wahoo is now partnering with Zwift to offer value-packed bundles that combine Wahoo\u2019s leading hardware with Zwift\u2019s cutting-edge training software. When you buy a Wahoo smart trainer or indoor bike, you get a one-year Zwift membership for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That combination of hardware and software means Wahoo Fitness offers a full ecosystem to take care of all aspects of indoor training.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re covered, whether you\u2019re dipping your toe into the water for the first time or following in the pedal stroke of Wahoo\u2019s women\u2019s and men\u2019s supported pro teams, including EF Education-Easypost, Lidl-Trek and Lifeplus-Wahoo.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at Wahoo\u2019s full range of indoor training products and how they work together to help keep you riding \u2013 and thriving \u2013 through the winter.<\/p>\n

Combining hardware and software to make you a better rider<\/h2>\n
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Wahoo Fitness has all bases covered when it comes to indoor training.<\/span><\/figcaption> Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wahoo\u2019s products span both the hardware needed to take your riding indoors and the software to get the best from your time in the saddle, making it a one-stop shop for all things training.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to indoor cycling, choosing a smart trainer<\/a> or smart bike<\/a> that gives you a realistic ride experience will make it more enjoyable. And if it\u2019s more enjoyable, you\u2019re more likely to stick at it through winter.<\/p>\n

If you already have a trainer, linking it up to the Wahoo SYSTM indoor training environment will enable you to find workouts and training plans to boost your fitness, work on your strengths and weaknesses, and monitor your performance gains.<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, one of the main <\/span>benefits of indoor cycling<\/span><\/a> is the ability to embark on a structured training programme to achieve your training goals \u2013 and regardless of your ability or how much time you have, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wahoo SYSTM even has training plans for specific cycling disciplines, including road riding, mountain biking, gravel, cyclocross, triathlon and e-sports.<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of that, Wahoo SYSTM offers off-bike workouts and activities, documentaries and other inspiring content to keep you motivated and add variety to your off-season riding.<\/p>\n

Zwift, meanwhile, now offers 10 online worlds for virtual riding, whether you\u2019re following a training plan<\/a>, joining a group ride<\/a>\u00a0or entering your first virtual race<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to choose a Wahoo smart trainer<\/h2>\n
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Wahoo has a range of smart trainers for all budgets.<\/span><\/figcaption> Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wahoo first made its mark with its KICKR direct-drive smart trainer in 2012<\/a> and it continues to innovate, adding new features and, in September 2023, introducing the KICKR MOVE<\/a> to expand the smart trainer line-up to five models.<\/p>\n

In fact, Wahoo\u2019s latest range includes smart trainers for all budgets.<\/p>\n

The \u2018smart\u2019 part of the name refers to a trainer\u2019s capability to vary the resistance you pedal against in response to commands from a training environment such as Wahoo SYSTM, which we\u2019ll explain more about below, or an indoor cycling game. The most popular of these is Zwift<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wahoo offers two wheel-on trainers alongside its three direct-drive models. The \u2018direct-drive\u2019 part means your bike is connected to the trainer via its <\/span>rear dropouts\/thru-axle<\/span><\/a> and chain, so you remove your rear wheel, rather than the tyre forming the connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick overview of the key features of each Wahoo smart trainer, to help you find the right model for your riding needs and budget.<\/p>\n

Wahoo KICKR MOVE<\/h3>\n
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The KICKR MOVE is Wahoo\u2019s new flagship smart trainer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wahoo Fitness<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There are three aspects of a realistic ride experience: speed of response to input, the weight and inertia of the trainer\u2019s flywheel and the degree of movement possible.<\/p>\n

As Wahoo\u2019s latest flagship smart trainer, the KICKR MOVE focuses on all three. It enables forward and back movement of your bike by up to 20cm as you adjust your effort level, as well as up to five degrees of side-to-side movement via its Axis feet.<\/p>\n

The idea is your bike can move much more naturally as you ride, rather than being held in a static position, and is unique to the KICKR MOVE.<\/p>\n

The KICKR MOVE\u2019s flywheel is among the heaviest available, which means it mimics the inertia you feel when riding outdoors. It can simulate uphill gradients of up to 20 per cent and downhill of up to 10 per cent, for realism when riding a road in a training app such as Zwift.<\/p>\n

There are a wide range of connectivity options, including a WiFi connection into your network, and a Bluetooth connection to the computer, tablet or phone running your training software.<\/p>\n