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Cillian Kelly and Andrew Feather take on the Zwift Academy

GCN takes on the Zwift Academy: Andrew Feather and Cillian Kelly begin the six-week test

Andrew is the British Hill Climb Champion but has never done a workout on Zwift. Kelly is our 'average man' but does have Zwift experience. Can either of them win the prestigious pro contract with Alpecin-Deceuninck?

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Permanent vs temporary indoor cycling set-up: Which pain cave is best?

To make the most of indoor training, you’ll need to find a set-up that is easy to use and convenient

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Is power-to-weight ratio important for indoor training?

Keeping track of this metric is arguably just as important when riding inside on a smart trainer as it is on the open road

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Conor Dunne's 30-minute strength builder & quad burner workout

This week Conor takes you through a 30-minute cycling workout that will increase your strength and help with those short punchy climbs

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Indoor training session: Conor Dunne's 40-minute ramp interval session

There are sharp, punchy intervals right through this HIIT session, and the length of those efforts grows as the session progresses

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How realistic is Zwift and can it really help you prepare for reality?

Just how realistic is Alpe du Zwift when compared to riding the real deal?

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How To Swap A Turbo Trainer Freehub & Cassette

How to swap a freehub and cassette on a turbo trainer

Learn how to easily switch between different freehubs and cassettes on a Wahoo Kickr turbo trainer

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Link to The ultimate pain cave: How to set up your training space for the best indoor cycling experience
Getting your indoor setup dialled can elevate the experience, taking it to the next level

The ultimate pain cave: How to set up your training space for the best indoor cycling experience

Training is going to be painful but where you do it doesn’t have to make you wince

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Link to Train like Ollie Bridgewood: 30-minute Zone 2 indoor training workout
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Train like Ollie Bridgewood: 30-minute Zone 2 indoor training workout

Manon Lloyd takes you through this session, which Ollie Bridgewood used to prepare for his Tour de Stations epic ride

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The best ways to build endurance with an indoor trainer

Knowing how to get the most out of your indoor training sessions will help you to ride faster, further, and for longer than ever before

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Zwift Games will be made up of three different events with complete parity between men's and women's race distances and prizes

Zwift Games aims to be the 'biggest cycling esports competition to date'

The winners of each event will take home a slice of Zwift’s biggest ever prize purse

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Link to Mastering nutrition and recovery: what should you eat while following an indoor cycling plan?
Fuelling and nutrition is important whether you're training outside or indoors

Mastering nutrition and recovery: what should you eat while following an indoor cycling plan?

A solid nutritional plan will help to keep your body energised and aid recovery throughout an indoor training plan

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Link to 20-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout with Manon Lloyd
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20-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout with Manon Lloyd

A high intensity sprint session for building power and burning calories

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Link to Pro indoor training tips from Zwift Academy winner Alex Bogna
Alex Bogna won the Zwift Academy in 2021 and now rides for Alpecin-Deceuninck's development team

Pro indoor training tips from Zwift Academy winner Alex Bogna

Former Zwift Academy winner and Alpecin-Deceuninck rider reveals his top tips to make training on Zwift a breeze

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Link to GCN's ultimate guide to indoor cycling
Explore all of our how-to guides and advice articles about indoor cycling

GCN's ultimate guide to indoor cycling

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

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Link to Getting the most out of your smart trainer with training zones
Understanding training zones will allow you to maximise your time on the bike to boost your performance

Getting the most out of your smart trainer with training zones

Using a smart trainer can open you up to training with power but what do all of the zones really mean?

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Cadence drills to improve pedalling efficiency: 25-minute indoor cycling workout

This session rotates between spinning and grinding cadences, helping to activate different muscles

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Link to How to incorporate strength training into an indoor cycling plan
Strength training has plenty of benefits for cyclists

How to incorporate strength training into an indoor cycling plan

As much as most cyclists want to avoid it, strength training can have big benefits

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Zwift's new road in Watopia

Zwift launches new road and eight new routes as Watopia expands

Indoor training app's virtual world is getting bigger with 19km of new roads

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Link to Manon Lloyd's 30-minute extended accelerations HIIT indoor cycling session
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Manon Lloyd's 30-minute extended accelerations HIIT indoor cycling session

This session features five 90-second accelerations, just like if you're riding over small crests on an undulating road

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Link to Wheel-on, direct-drive or rollers? How to choose the right turbo trainer for you
There is an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to indoor trainers; this guide aims to shine some light on the topic

Wheel-on, direct-drive or rollers? How to choose the right turbo trainer for you

This guide will help you find the right turbo trainer for your needs

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The best turbo trainer workouts for time-crunched cyclists

Finding the time to fit a ride in can be tough so here are some of the most time-effective sessions to keep you on top of your training

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The HR Bank is available in a number of colours and configurations

Pedal power: The exercise bike that can charge your phone and run your fridge

Now you can store your watts in this new 'power station' indoor trainer from sustainable energy company Tukas EV

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Link to What can you do on Zwift in one hour? Train, race, Watopia, FTP tests and more
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What can you do on Zwift in one hour? Train, race, Watopia, FTP tests and more

If you’re a time strapped-cyclist, Zwift is one of the most time-efficient ways to ride and train

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