Zwift FTP: Understanding, Manual Update, and Importance
You can manually update your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) in Zwift by accessing your profile settings within the Zwift Companion app or the Zwift ...
By Alex
Category: Cycling & Fitness
Browsing all articles filed under the "Cycling & Fitness" category.
Bike Rollers: Measuring Distance, Methods, and Limitations
Measuring distance on bike rollers primarily involves adapting standard cycling sensors and devices to an indoor environment, relying on wheel revolut...
By Hart
Cycling Speed: Is 17 mph Fast? Factors, Benchmarks, and Improvement
Whether 17 mph on a bike is considered fast is highly relative, depending on rider experience, terrain, bicycle type, and ride purpose, ranging from v...
By Alex
Cycling Speed: Is 40 km/h Fast, Factors Influencing It, and How to Achieve It
A sustained speed of 40 kilometers per hour (km/h) on a bicycle is generally considered a fast pace for an unassisted rider on flat terrain, indicativ...
By Jordan
Cycling Uphill: Gearing, Body Positioning, and Training Strategies
Effectively pedaling uphill on a bike involves optimizing gearing for higher cadence, adopting efficient body positioning, maintaining a smooth 360-de...
By Alex
Mountain Bike: Converting to Stationary Use, Methods, and Considerations
Yes, a mountain bike can be effectively converted into a stationary training setup using specialized bike trainers or rollers, offering a convenient w...
By Jordan
Cycling Power: Understanding and Calculating Average Power on Your Bike
Average power on a bike is calculated by dividing the total work performed by the total duration of the effort, providing a single metric of sustained...
By Hart
Cycling FTP: Understanding, Measuring, and Improving Your Functional Threshold Power as a Beginner
For a beginner cyclist, a "good" Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is primarily about establishing a personal baseline (typically 1.5-2.5 W/k...
By Alex
Hybrid Bikes: Weight Ranges, Influencing Factors, and Optimization Tips
A typical hybrid bike generally weighs between 25 to 35 pounds (11.3 to 15.9 kilograms), with variations depending on materials, components, and inten...
By Jordan
