5 Winter Training Tips For Your Best Year Of Cycling Ever!

[@M3GRSD]

I wake up every morning (unless it rains) at 4-5AM and cycle about 25 miles in about -3° C. I don't really deal with traffic, and my winter gear can probably keep me warm for 35 miles if I wanted to go further. I'd rather brave the elements than be stuck indoors. I got into cycling to escape the gym, not create an indoor gym with a trainer.

[@zedddddful]

Winter training tip = go outside and actually ride your bike zwift is a video game.

[@RunsFarRidesFar]

Man, I use the trainer when I have to, but there is something to be said for touching the grass.

[@zedddddful]

@@RunsFarRidesFar me too it's no substitute for a blast round the local lanes seeing the world not through a screen.

[@RunsFarRidesFar]

@zedddddful to he fair I'm also odd, I will start my trainer rides at 3-4am in the dark and will ride in darkness with fans, music or an audio book as my company I'm not a fan of Zwift even though I know some people love it. But I'm fortunate enough to live in West Texas... the high today is 71°. Not everyone has that luxury.

[@mikehedges5954]

Cycle commute. Fits in with work perfectly.

[@YtseHWSW]

A high intensity workout or race late in the day is the perfect recipe for a terrible sleep afterwards due to high stress.

[@RobinCarlisle2000]

Agreed. Watching my stress level and HR on Garmin watch shows it can take hours to get back to a normal baseline after a high intensity workout.

[@user-pr3dz8wg8t]

Please retitle to Zwift. Why it’s wonderful

[@Quizmate1]

I know. I've noticed over the last week my KZbin and Facebook feeds have been flooded with ads and articles promoting Zwift both overtly and covertly. Anyone would think it was Christmas !

[@russellmarsden9329]

So just an advert for Zwift then.

[@jaybikes99]

I thought the advice was useful, personally I don’t care who paid for the vid (and already use zwift)

[@andrewdeanenglish901]

An 8 minute Zwift advert ☹️

[@Jari1973]

Thank you for the video! If you are not a competitive athlete.. in the winter you should walk and improve your muscle condition (strength)🤔

[@ianthompson6268]

get good lights and ride at night.

[@danielstorey2027]

When it’s even colder? 🤔🙄

[@zedddddful]

​@@danielstorey2027 Good winter kit and it doesn't matter 👍

[@ianthompson6268]

yes. "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing" @@danielstorey2027

[@Richard-ro7yz]

Just a Zwift advvert

[@robhamp9408]

Advert. Just another 'Influencer'.

[@stevedouglas3975]

Trouble is though Zwift is dull and boring. I know millions love it but it's not for me.

[@ryanwilliams2518]

Same! I’ve tried everything to make indoor training enjoyable but just can’t do it. I got into cycling to be outside and enjoy nature while exercising, I spent enough time in front of screen as it is.

[@zedddddful]

@@ryanwilliams2518 I'm not a fan either but if it's really nasty outside I put a movie on and just grind out one of my routes on the Garmin a bit less dull.