Lauren Wolff
ROUVY Writer
With a background spanning 30 years in the creative and writing industries, Lauren brings her love of storytelling and cycling together in her work for ROUVY. A lifelong athlete with almost 40 years of racing experience, she spent a couple of years riding with a semi-professional road racing team and went on to achieve podiums at National Championships and UCI World Masters events. She also completed the gruelling 2005 Cape Epic and earned triathlon medals back in the early ’90s. Lauren has trained on ROUVY year-round since 2016 and writes passionately to inspire others to ride and explore.
Cycling in Croatia: Best routes, regions and trip-planning tips
Lauren Wolff  ·  
Cycling in Croatia: Best routes, regions and trip-planning tips

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.

Cycling in Sardinia: The best routes for coast, climbs and quiet roads
Lauren Wolff  ·  
Cycling in Sardinia: The best routes for coast, climbs and quiet roads

Cycling in Sardinia combines quiet roads, spectacular Mediterranean coastline and a rugged interior that rewards riders willing to venture beyond the beaches. While this guide focuses mainly on road cycling, the island also offers excellent gravel riding through its mountainous interior. From rolling coastal roads to steady mountain climbs, Sardinia suits everyone from leisure riders to experienced cyclists.

8 best indoor cycling workouts on ROUVY for every training goal
Lauren Wolff  ·  
8 best indoor cycling workouts on ROUVY for every training goal

Indoor cycling workouts give every session a purpose, even when you only have half an hour. A well-chosen workout can build endurance, improve your FTP, prepare your legs for long climbs or sharpen the short bursts needed to close a gap. ROUVY pairs structured power targets with real-world route video, so you can complete the work while watching an actual road unfold ahead of you. These eight workouts cover a useful range of durations and training goals, helping you choose a session that fits both your available time and what you want to improve.

How to train for an IRONMAN: a first-timer's training plan
Lauren Wolff  ·  
How to train for an IRONMAN: a first-timer's training plan

Training for an IRONMAN means preparing your body to swim 3.8 km, cycle 180 km and run a full 42.2 km marathon in the same day. For a first-time athlete, that usually requires several months of structured training across all three disciplines, with recovery, strength work and nutrition practice fitted around everyday life. Knowing how long to allow and where to place the biggest sessions makes that commitment far easier to manage.

A Guide to Padded Cycling Shorts: How They Work, How to Choose, and How to Wear Them
Lauren Wolff  ·  
A Guide to Padded Cycling Shorts: How They Work, How to Choose, and How to Wear Them

Padded cycling shorts are one of those pieces of cycling kit that make far more sense once you've ridden in them than they do hanging on a shop rail. They aren't designed to make your saddle feel soft. Their job is to reduce friction, support your sit bones and deal with sweat over hours in the saddle. Get the right pair and you soon forget you're wearing them, which is exactly what good cycling shorts should do.