The 2026 course is shorter and the buckle cutoffs are tighter. Here’s the watts per kilogram it takes to earn each belt buckle, and how many riders have it.
Starting with TrainerRoad is a powerful step toward becoming a faster, stronger cyclist. Whether you’re new to structured training or transitioning from another coaching platform, setting yourself up for success is simple and straightforward. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from creating an account to pairing your training devices. […]
Struggling to finish strong in Zwift races? TrainerRoad’s “Getting Faster for Zwift Racing” Training Plan is built specifically for Zwift’s unique demands—helping you respond to surges, sustain high power, and sprint when it matters most. Learn how structured training can give you the endurance, power, and race-day confidence to stop getting dropped and start winning.
If you’re wondering whether it’s too late to train for your next event, the answer is absolutely not! Even with just a few weeks’ time, TrainerRoad’s AI-driven cycling training plans can get you race-ready by following three simple steps. Step 1: Create a Custom Training Plan Your training should fit your goals, not the other […]
What’s the fastest way up Alpe du Zwift—virtual upgrades or real fitness?
Most Zwifters grind for months unlocking top-tier bikes, convinced they’ll shave minutes off their climbs. But what if structured training made you even faster—without the endless grind?
We ran the numbers, and the results are clear: A 10-watt fitness gain—achievable in just 1-2 months with TrainerRoad—saved nearly twice as much time as Zwift’s best bike unlocks. Meanwhile, unlocking the fastest bikes can take up to 42 months.
Forget the grind—unlock real speed. Start training smarter today.
Struggling to upgrade your Zwift race category? No matter how much you ride, getting stuck in the same category can feel frustrating. TrainerRoad’s AI-driven training takes the guesswork out of getting faster, ensuring every workout builds the power and endurance you need to move up. With personalized training plans and adaptive workouts seamlessly integrated into Zwift, you’ll always know exactly what to do to keep progressing. See how smarter training leads to real results—start leveling up today.
It’s finally here! After years of planning and excitement, our TrainerRoad teams are finally in South Africa for Cape Epic. Follow along here to meet our teams, learn about each stage of the race, and get daily updates!
While preparing for the Silver Rush 50, athlete Kate McLaughlin sustained an injury that would keep her off her mountain bike for months. Eager to keep her Leadville goals on track, Kate found a new approach to training, that resulted in an all-time personal fitness and the fastest women’s time at the 2021 Silver Rush 50. Here’s how Kate trained for her first long-distance mountain bike race and her tips for success at the Silver Rush 50.
Hot weather’s adverse physical impact on endurance performance can elevate the difficulty of any workout, race, or ride. Fortunately, you can improve your execution in the heat through heat acclimatization and mitigate its adverse effects with additional preparation.
We cyclists spend lots of time thinking about how to win bike races, but what if we should actually spend more time thinking about losing? Hear us out— maybe by better understanding what leads to an outcome we want to avoid, we can prevent common mistakes, and fine-tune our efforts to achieve better results. In that spirit, we present our top 15 most effective and time-honored ways to lose a bike race. Tested and perfected by generations of disappointed cyclists, these ill-advised techniques are guaranteed to work for you, too.