When I took my very first FTP test on an indoor trainer, I had no idea what to expect. I just knew it was going to start easy and get *very, very hard fast*. So I chugged some water, blasted my favorite playlist, pointed a high-powered fan straight at my face, and pedaled until my legs turned to jelly. My reward? A whopping 78 watts.

On ROUVY, you can ride socially with others in three main ways: join an existing group ride, create one for your own friends or use Ride now to join a friend already cycling on a route. Each option suits a different situation, from an organised public event with a shared start to a spontaneous ride with one or two friends. This guide explains how all three work, where to find upcoming rides and how ROUVY's social features help riders organise and stay connected.

Indoor cycling routines give each trainer session a clear purpose, helping you use limited training time more effectively when weather, daylight or a busy schedule keeps you indoors. A productive routine sets the intensity, recovery and duration in advance, so you can complete the important work without making every ride unnecessarily hard.

Your inseam can tell you more about bike fit than height alone. Here's how to measure it accurately at home and use it to choose the right frame size and find a comfortable saddle height.

Cycling in Croatia brings together Adriatic coast roads, limestone hills, islands and forested inland climbs in a country compact enough for a varied week on the bike. The choice that shapes the trip is where you base yourself: Istria is strongest for rolling roads and gravel, while Dalmatia suits riders who want coastal climbing, ferries and island days. This guide explains the best regions, when to travel and the practical details worth sorting before you book.

Good fitness doesn't automatically produce good bike handling. A rider can hold strong power indoors yet still feel nervous on descents, drift while looking behind or tense up when a corner tightens. Outdoor cycling asks you to balance, scan, brake, steer and react as the road changes around you. These eight practical drills will help you ride with more control and confidence, so you can focus on the road ahead.

The best cycling clothing brands make kit that fits securely, manages sweat and keeps its shape. But no single brand fits everybody. This guide explains which names make sense for road, gravel, indoor training and women's cycling in 2026, across different price points.

Gravel biking is riding on a mix of paved roads and unpaved surfaces such as forest tracks, towpaths and compacted gravel roads, offering more variety and adventure than a typical road ride. If you're wondering how to start gravel biking, the good news is that you may already have a bike capable of getting you started without spending a fortune on specialist equipment.

“How do I get thighs like that?” I asked my cycling friend, referring to a woman on Instagram with amazingly thick, sculpted thighs. Her answer both amused and disappointed me: “Heavier squats,” she laughed. “Much heavier squats.” I was hoping she would say just keep cycling.