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Link to Beginner indoor training session: 20-minute sweet spot indoor cycling workout
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Beginner indoor training session: 20-minute sweet spot indoor cycling workout

If you're new to indoor training, this is a good session to start with. No super hard efforts or high cadences, just a good, entry-level session that will burn calories

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Link to 10 of the biggest game changers in cycling tech
We take a look at some of the greatest advancements in bike tech from over the years

10 of the biggest game changers in cycling tech

From clipless pedals to e-bikes, we take a look at some of the most influential pieces of tech through the history of cycling

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Link to Zwift increases subscription price for the first time in 7 years
The price increase will be rolled out to everyone on their next billing date after 6 June

Zwift increases subscription price for the first time in 7 years

The brand states that this increase will allow it to introduce more product benefits, features and content experiences

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Link to Take it easy! 25-minute aerobic indoor cycling workout
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Take it easy! 25-minute aerobic indoor cycling workout

A steadier workout for low-intensity days, or for building into your indoor cycling gradually

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Link to Attempt Miguel Induráin’s 1994 hour record atop a Pinarello Espada in new Zwift races
Zwift is introducing a Miguel Induráin bot and a virtual Pinarello Espada in new events

Attempt Miguel Induráin’s 1994 hour record atop a Pinarello Espada in new Zwift races

The online training platform is adding a bot that will replicate Miguel Induráin’s 1994 hour record pace, although you’ll need to ride at 510 watts to match it

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Link to Zwift launches more features and an all-new climb in latest update
Indoor training app Zwift has announced a range of new updates to its platform

Zwift launches more features and an all-new climb in latest update

Better training plan integration, iconic climbs of the Tour de France and a new Watopia climb announced

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Link to MyWhoosh makes indoor training platform available to more PC users through new Go app
MyWhoosh has released the Go app

MyWhoosh makes indoor training platform available to more PC users through new Go app

Designed for “low-end Windows devices”, the more compact version of the indoor training platform is still packed with the same features

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Link to Essential guide to indoor cycling 2024
Explore all of our how-to guides and advice articles about indoor cycling

Essential guide to indoor cycling 2024

Everything you need to know about cycling indoors, including smart trainer workouts, the best fitness apps for cyclists, indoor training accessories and equipment, plus indoor bike and pain cave set-up

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Link to VO2 max surges: 30-minute GCN indoor training session
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VO2 max surges: 30-minute GCN indoor training session

Hank guides you through three five-minute blocks, each with a hard VO2 Max effort sandwiched between two sweet spot efforts

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Link to Intense interval blast: Hank's 15-minute indoor cycling workout
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Intense interval blast: Hank's 15-minute indoor cycling workout

A short blast of 30-second sprints for burning calories and building muscle as quickly as possible

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Link to Quick but brutal 15-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout
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Quick but brutal 15-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout

A short, tough sprint session that is easy to squeeze in for time-strapped cyclists

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Link to Carbon frames on turbo trainers, chain length plus tyres and inner tubes – GCN Tech Clinic
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Carbon frames on turbo trainers, chain length plus tyres and inner tubes – GCN Tech Clinic

Alex Paton and Manon Lloyd return to unravel your latest tech questions

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Link to Sweet spot endurance training: 30-minute indoor cycling workout
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Sweet spot endurance training: 30-minute indoor cycling workout

Manon Lloyd leads the way in this half-hour HIIT workout, designed to work the sweet spot training zone with some sprint intervals included at the end

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Link to Indoor training 20-min recovery ride with Hank
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Indoor training 20-min recovery ride with Hank

This easier session is a great way to ease into training, or recover from a hard session. Follow Hank's lead for a progressive recovery ride

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Link to Improve your aerobic capacity with Manon Lloyd's time trial efforts
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Improve your aerobic capacity with Manon Lloyd's time trial efforts

This GCN training session is great for time trial and endurance riders looking for longer efforts. Push through the pain and get your sweat on!

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Link to How to do an easy cadence workout in 25 mins
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How to do an easy cadence workout in 25 mins

In this GCN session, we go easy on you - choose which cadence you want to work and Manon will guide you through it. Focus on your pedalling while getting your sweat on!

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Link to How to get started with indoor cycling training
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How to get started with indoor cycling training

Everything you need to know to get set up and riding indoors

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Link to How to do a 30-minute interval session to increase VO2 max
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How to do a 30-minute interval session to increase VO2 max

Half an hour of interval training on an exercise bike gives you an intense leg workout that builds your average VO2 max, develops your cycling sprint power, and increases your overall aerobic capacity

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Link to How to do a quick 17-minute indoor cycling HIIT workout
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How to do a quick 17-minute indoor cycling HIIT workout

This 'sprinterval' session is a short but effective GCN workout for building cycling power and burning fat

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Link to The Hurt Locker: Improve your VO2 max with this HIIT indoor cycling workout
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The Hurt Locker: Improve your VO2 max with this HIIT indoor cycling workout

GCN's Conor Dunne takes you through a 30-minute, high-intensity interval workout that will help to improve your VO2 max and sprint power

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Link to How to choose the right turbo trainer
There is an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to indoor trainers; this guide aims to shine some light on the topic

How to choose the right turbo trainer

Smart trainer, wheel-on and direct-drive turbo trainers, or bike rollers? GCN helps you to find the best bike trainer for your needs

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Link to 10 mistakes to avoid on Zwift
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10 mistakes to avoid on Zwift

10 things beginners do wrong on Zwift's smart indoor trainer app. Instantly improve your Zwifting with Manon's top tips

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Link to Gradual Threshold Effort Builds | 30-minute Indoor Cycling Workout
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Gradual Threshold Effort Builds | 30-minute Indoor Cycling Workout

This cycling workout will help to improve your threshold effort on the bike, with four sets of effort slowly increasing the power into an intense effort

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Link to Zwift release further details ahead of inaugural Zwift Games
Participants of the games will be eligible for exclusive in-game unlocks

Zwift release further details ahead of inaugural Zwift Games

Dates of both the community and elite competitions have now been announced

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