5 Reasons to Get a Bike Trainer this Fall

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter. Temperatures drop. Parents check back-to-school lists. Students prepare for another school year ahead. Last minute getaways are booked. It's the time of year when training starts to take a backseat to the hustle and bustle of life.

Whether it's staying fit through a stressful time or preparing for next summer's schedule of triathlons, here are some reasons why this fall is a good time to check your training space and make sure you've got everything you need to set you up for success.

1) Efficiency. Efficiency. Efficiency.

Our customers inspire us on the daily. From multi-tasking moms (and dads!) to studious cyclists, we've been shown over and over again how athletes use an indoor bike trainer to squeeze in a bike ride. #SacrificeNothing.

Bedtime routines and a bike trainer
Bedtime routines and a bike trainer. Photo credit: @triatlars


2)Say Good-Bye to Gym Fees.

Swap out the gym cycling classes for one in your own home. You pick the tunes. You pick the company. You pick the workout. Talk about total control. Plus, all of our turbo trainers are compatible, either out of the box or with the addition of a speed/cadence sensor, with CycleOps VirtualTraining, as well as other training software.

Training with a CycleOps indoor trainer


3)Share and Share Alike.

Do you have a family of bike riders? An indoor stationary bike trainer is the perfect solution for a fit family. With a wide range of bike compatibility and adapters, most of our bicycle trainers are ready for whatever your motley crew can throw our way.

Training with a CycleOps indoor trainer
An indoor bicycle trainer that's perfect for everyone's ride. Photo credit: @ironwillironjill


4) Winter is Coming.

Not everyone is into pedaling through slush and snow on a fat bike. Or slog through a snowy commute to get to an exercise class. The fact is, bike trainers have been keeping cyclists of all types in tip-top shape through the gnarliest weather since ... well, forever.

Training with a CycleOps indoor trainer


5) It's a Great Time to Buy.

With the growing popularity of virtual training software, any season is a great time to add an indoor bike trainer to your training arsenal. Whether the cycling trainer be of the smart variety or basic, chances are that it can connect to your software of choice to keep you in race shape no matter what.

So what are you waiting for? Visit your local shop, take one for a spin and join the CycleOps club. And don't forget to share how you #SacrificeNothing.

Training with a CycleOps indoor trainer
Family time can be stationary trainer time, too. Photo credit: @suchosoft