Training tips

The Life Time Grand Prix unites the top gravel and mountain bike racers in one elite U.S. series across six challenging events. In 2025, the competition offers a $380,000 prize purse and a mix of legendary routes - now also available to experience virtually on ROUVY.

If you want smarter gains in less time, Sweet Spot training is your secret weapon. Through targeted Sweet Spot intervals, you’ll unlock the benefits of Sweet Spot training – improved endurance, stronger climbs and faster recovery. Here’s how to master the method and take your cycling performance to the next level.

The Norwegian training method helps cyclists build endurance smarter: lots of easy riding, controlled threshold work, and data-driven precision. Scalable for everyday riders, it turns training into steady, sustainable progress.

Your first IRONMAN may feel daunting, but with the right plan it’s within reach. This guide breaks down training, nutrition, gear, and race-day strategy to help you prepare with confidence.

The Ramp Test Lite on ROUVY is a quick and approachable way to measure your FTP. Learn how it works, how to prepare, and why it’s the key to smarter training.

Discover how ROUVY indoor cycling workouts use ERG mode, FTP, and cadence targets to improve your training. A simple beginner’s guide to structured workouts.

Strength training is more than just lifting weights – it’s a vital tool for cyclists who want to ride faster, stronger and injury free. This guide covers strength training benchmarks, the best exercises, and how off-bike training for cyclists translates into endurance, sprint power and overall cycling performance goals.

Understanding the primary muscles used in cycling is key to increasing power and endurance, and preventing injury. This article explains the main cycling muscle groups, how they work together through each pedal stroke and how to strengthen them with off-bike training. We also discuss how indoor training on the ROUVY app improves cycling biomechanics and results in smarter rides.

Struggling with back pain during or after your rides? Whether you’re tackling long outdoor routes or hours on the smart trainer, discomfort often comes down to posture, weak core muscles or poor setup. This guide will show you how to reduce back pain from cycling by improving bike fit and ergonomics, adding smart stretches and building strength for pain-free performance.