Browse any online cycling forum and you’ll discover two types of people: those who think gear selection in ERG mode doesn’t matter and those who swear by it. ERG mode, for starters, is a mode on smart trainers like the Wahoo Fitness KICKR that will set your trainer’s resistance for you. It helps by adjusting resistance to match Target Power, …

With the advent of accurate, reliable smart trainers like the KICKR and SNAP, more athletes are taking advantage of the benefits of training with power. With that comes a greater focus on metrics like Functional Threshold Power (FTP). For the uninitiated, FTP is typically defined as the highest power output you can maintain for an hour. Many cyclists and coaches …

Winter is the most important phase of training for cyclists; it is pivotal to prepare the body’s aerobic system to build a base to prevent fatigue come mid-season. If periodized correctly, you can ensure your base protects you from whatever the racing season will throw at you. Base training is the name given to the training that teaches your body …

The future is here. Whether you’ve upgraded to “smart” everything (or if you’re still convinced your toaster is spying on you), the fact is we’ve made big strides with technology. We’ve moved past just having “neat gadgets” to building entire technological systems in our homes. We like to call these interconnected products a digital “ecosystem.” But it’s not just your house …