Indoor cycling is a great way to stay fit when you're limited on time, or when weather conditions get in the way of spinning down the country lanes we know and love over the summer months.
How do you start indoor cycling?
There's several different ways you can get your pedal fix indoors: via a turbo trainer or rollers set up in your house, at a gym or taking part in a spinning class are all popular options.
If you're pedalling away at home, there's a range of indoor cycling apps which can help to keep you entertained and most provide structured training sessions.
With indoor cycling growing in popularity every year, there's now plenty of opportunities to take your training further, with races available for those who seek competition. Zwift is the pioneer in indoor cycling races.
Why choose indoor cycling?
- There's many benefits of cycling indoors. Firstly, you can escape bad weather - which can be dangerous if we're talking snow and ice levels.
- Secondly, you can't freewheel - so every second of your training time is productive in terms of fitness goals - making indoor cycling a very time efficient option.
- Thirdly, indoor cycling is perfect for completing structured training sessions and intervals which may be hard to perform alongside the traffic and road furniture outside.
This page contains all of our indoor cycling coverage, with news, reviews and buying guides to help you stay up to date and ensure you never miss an indoor fitness fix...
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Muov Bikes Road smart bike review: The most expensive X-Box controller for cycling that money can buy - but it’s brilliant
The Muov delivers on its promise of extra realism, and brings Zwift et al to life in a way that other trainers just can’t. But it ain’t cheap.
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What we listen to: How the CW team stay motivated on their indoor trainers
From music to bakery programs, here's what CW staffers tune into when training indoors
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Solid build, perfect ride feel, adjustability and quick shifts – Wattbike Atom continues to impress with its latest version
Solid build, perfect ride feel, adjustability and quick shifts. This version of the Wattbike Atom is just one click away from perfect.
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I used to ride on my home trainer in my parents' shed – thanks to platforms like Zwift, indoor cycling no longer feels so lonely
Indoor training today isn't only a solo tale of suffering, but a chance for real connection
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Wout van Aert to lead group ride on ROUVY as part of series of pro livestreams on indoor training app
Indoor cycling app to host group ride and live Q&A with Belgian star
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Race with us every Wednesday in the Cycling Weekly Club Ten
Our weekly ten mile time trial on Zwift gets six new courses, meaning new course records are waiting to be set.
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Explore the world from your indoor trainer
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Escape the pain cave; explore 44,000 kilometres of ultra-realistic routes from around the globe with Rouvy.
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Best indoor training apps for cycling: virtual riding platforms and training apps
Whether it’s virtual racing and riding or training tracking, planning and analysis, there are plenty of options to choose from - here’s our top picks
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Echelon EX-5s review: a real competitor to Peloton and this one might just charm you off the proper smart trainer too
With convenience the real key to forming good habits there's a lot going for this kind of exercise bike, even if you're a 'proper cyclist' who has overlooked them before – if you can get past the obvious differences
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It's indoor training week on Cycling Weekly
The clocks have gone back and the temperature has dropped, but that's no reason to stop riding.
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I’ve been waiting for years for the Wahoo KICKR CORE to be updated but now it has, no one is talking about its best feature…
Sponsored by Wahoo Fitness
It looks the same but there's more to the new indoor trainer than initially meets the eye!
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Best exercise bikes 2025: for home workouts this fall & winter, all tested and rated
Improve your warm-up, get your legs spinning or add cardio to your training with the best exercise bikes, that are always ready to ride.
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Best smart indoor trainers 2025: 8 of the best direct-drive smart turbo trainers reviewed and rated
Elevate your riding this winter, take a tour of Watopia on Zwift or tackle the Stelvio with Rouvy using one of the best indoor trainers.
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Wahoo patent suggests plan for new 'side-to-side' tilting exercise bike
Brand files patent for its first smart bike with 'rocking base'
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All you’ll ever need, from your first indoor ride to your 10,000th: the Elite Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click bundle delivers pro performance at an accessible price
Sponsor Content Created With Elite
This all-in-one indoor training experience for budget-conscious cyclists is a sophisticated, space-saving solution that just works.
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New Rwandan inspired virtual world added to MyWhoosh ahead of UCI World Championships
New route and a three-part challenge to unlock in-game updates
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Best Indoor Cycling Clothing 2025: temperature-regulating kit to maximise your comfort
The cycling kit you never thought you needed - The best indoor cycling kit to prevent saddle sores and keep your body temperature under control
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Best indoor smart bikes 2025: for the best training experience year round
The best smart bikes can keep your training on track, regardless of the weather, all tested and rated
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Turbo Tuesday – why are Wahoo and Zwift launching new products at the same time, and what are they?
Updates to improve connectivity, shifting, and race mode features for Wahoo Bike and Core 2, and Zwift Ride Smart bike customer's to also benefit
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MyWhoosh x Cycling Weekly Hub
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
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Best indoor cycling shoes 2025: breathable and gym-friendly shoes for pedalling inside
Whether it's your home set-up, a gym-based session or the best shoes for Peloton, here are our top-rated picks of the best shoes for indoor riding
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Wild new SRAM patent might make turbo trainers a lot easier to use
Patent claims new indoor trainer design will allow users to install their bicycles 'quickly and easily' with limited wear
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Small Cost, BIG Features | Is This Indoor Training Platform Worth The Switch?
icTrainer costs 9x less than the market leader but this indoor training platform is still jam packed with features
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Cyber Monday is where the real deals are and we've seen some of the lowest-ever prices – grab one of these smart trainers deals today and get set up for your best winter yet
There are plenty of direct-drive smart trainers available but we've found the best discounts right now ahead of Cyber Monday the 2nd if December
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I can't believe these haven't sold out already - Wahoo's popular Kickr Core smart trainer is too good to ignore at this knocked-down Cyber Monday price
Count me as a fan of the Wahoo Kickr Core - it's compact, attractive, accurate, great value and has every feature most of us will ever need. Now 15% off for Cyber Monday
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After my heart operation, I rode this smart bike to reclaim my fitness in a safe, controlled home environment - it's now 20% off for Cyber Monday
Tech editor Simon Fellows regained his fitness on a Zwift Ride smart bike post-heart op. He thoroughly recommends it for working on your fitness at home
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Christmas has come early! Grab a discount on Zwift and Wahoo tech with our exclusive discount code
Presented by Zwift
Deals Cycling Weekly and Zwift have teamed up for an early Black Friday cycling with a 10% discount on selected smart trainers
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Get hundreds off Zwift tech with our 20% discount for Black Friday!
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Deals Cycling Weekly and Zwift have teamed up for an early Black Friday deal with a 20% discount on the Zwift Ride indoor trainer
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'It's not a deal-breaker if you can't hit super-high power': 6 tips from an indoor racing expert
Here's what makes Lou Bates one of Great Britain's indoor cycling stars
