From bad weather to business travel to traffic safety there are dozens of reasons why cyclists
and triathletes take their rides inside. Although indoor cycling workouts offer the ultimate
control over workout conditions most inside riders don't get the most out of their trainers or
spin bikes.RIDE INSIDE offers cyclists and triathletes a smart guide to getting more fitness
from every indoor cycling workout. From the world's most experienced personal cycling coach
Joe Friel RIDE INSIDE reveals all the unique aspects of indoor riding:· Mental aspects like
motivation focus and enjoyment· Changes in upper body stability posture and pedaling
technique on a stationary bike· Respiration hydration and cooling· Inherent changes in power
output· Lower leg tension and eccentric loading from flywheel momentum· Lower effort from lack
of terrain changes headwinds and crosswinds· Road-like feel· Different shifting patternsAll
these differences of indoor riding add up to a big impact when the rubber hits the road.Drawing
from the foundations of Friel's classic training guides The Cyclist's Training Bible and The
Triathlete's Training Bible RIDE INSIDE shows how to apply smart and proven training concepts
to indoor cycling. Riders will get expert guidance on the best ways to set up a trainer or
smart trainer how to modify outdoor workouts for indoor cycling how to better monitor power
and RPE and how to use social online training platforms like Zwift to make training better and
not worse.Most critically RIDE INSIDE shows cyclists and triathletes how to do indoor cycling
workouts that actually meet their training goals instead of compromising.
