TrainerRoad review – will it make me faster?

Want to be a faster rider? Of course you do. What if I told you that for around £9 a month you could be quicker, stronger and better looking? Well, that last one’s a stretch, but many cycling services promise to make you a better cyclist. Are they true?

Climb! Zwift Mountain Expansion Course Review

Hailing outside, I decided to go for a spin grind up the new Zwift Watopia mountain routes. First impressions? The graphics are stunning. From the mountain vistas and single track winding roads, to the snow and the mist, and the small details such as the cracks in the road. You can read my full Zwift […]

Zwift group rides

What is the point of climbing on your turbo and then riding in a group online? This was the question I set out to answer this morning. The answer? There is no point, at least not for me.

Review – Is Strava Premium worth it?

A question I’ve asked many times. Many of the features are gimmicky and premium members don’t really get a lot of value for their money, especially if you don’t have a power meter or virtual power. I’m pay as you go and like many others I haven’t stopped my payment because of the low value return. […]

Zwift review – virtual indoor cycling

Indoor cycling is boring, right? Mind numbing. A hamster on a wheel. In a cage. Wearing Lycra. Joy. Yet turbo training is undergoing a makeover with the arrival of smart trainers and virtual training websites such as Zwift, Bkool, Tour de Giro and TrainerRoad. The roads may be pixels but your sweat is real. Virtual […]