Rouvy guide

3/15/2025 Mark Nessmith

SMART BIKES VS. STATIONARY BIKES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INDOOR CYCLING

Looking for the best indoor stationary bike for a truly immersive ride? Smart bikes brought indoor cycling into the 21st century by offering automatic resistance changes, precise power measurement, and seamless integration with apps like ROUVY. Discover why a smart bike for indoor cycling – with its realistic road feel and other benefits – is the ultimate upgrade for your home training setup.

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3/11/2024 Alex Filippov

5 PRO TIPS FOR TACKLING COBBLES

You have your bike ready for an adventure á la Spring Classics, with chunky tires on and the fragile carbon bottle cage removed. You've put some electrical tape on your seatpost to prevent slippage (yes, it’s a thing) and you’re ready to take off. Now let’s talk about riding position when you ride cobbles.

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3/10/2024 Alex Filippov

7 SPRING CLASSIC TECH TRENDS TO INSPIRE YOU

Do riders still double-wrap their handlebars for the Spring Classics? One of the perks of attending Spring Classics in person is seeing all the cool custom and DIY tech. A ton of weird tech hacks that will eventually make their way into the amateurs' world and become a new standard.

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2/28/2024 Alex Filippov

3 SPRING CLASSICS PRO RIDER TIPS TO TRY

Professional cyclists spend months training for the spring classics, which are among the most challenging and thrilling races in the world. Rain, fog, cross-winds, tricky navigation, the full-on nature of the races, as well as crashes make the Spring Classics so intense.

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2/6/2024 Lauren Wolff

A guide to key cycling metrics that can improve your riding

Learn about some essential metrics to help you understand why they are important in monitoring and measuring your progress when creating a training plan. I will discuss setting goals, FTP testing, power training zones, Normalised Power, Intensity Factor (IF) and Training Stress Score (TSS). There is no need to feel daunted by these terms, data and numbers if you keep reminding yourself to stick to your plan and use the training metrics available on ROUVY to help you with your riding.

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10/26/2023 Vladimír Podkamenský

Mechanical vs electronic groupsets: an in-depth guide

In the world of cycling, there's a big question: should you go for the traditional mechanical gear system or the high-tech electronic one? It's a choice that every cyclist faces, and it can make a huge difference in your riding experience. In this guide, we'll break down the basics of both options. Whether you're a seasoned rider looking to upgrade or someone new to the cycling scene, we'll help you understand the differences between mechanical and electronic gear systems. By the end, you'll have a clear idea of which one suits your needs best, making your cycling adventures smoother and more enjoyable. Let’s begin!

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