Indoor Training

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

20-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout with Manon Lloyd
A high intensity sprint session for building power and burning calories

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

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

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?

Cadence drills to improve pedalling efficiency: 25-minute indoor cycling workout
This session rotates between spinning and grinding cadences, helping to activate different muscles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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