The approach of spring lifts the morale of most cyclists as we transition out of the winter months and hopefully start to experience more pleasant weather. The weather, however, can often still be unpredictable, and whilst we can almost taste the summer rides in shorts and jerseys there is still limited light in the evenings and it can often be cold and rainy. These testing conditions can make it harder for female cyclists everywhere to train outdoors as much as they would like. Improvements in smart bike home trainer technology in recent years and the creation of cycling apps like Rouvy mean that training indoors has never been more engaging or rewarding.
Female cyclists who want to exercise weekly or meet their training and performance goals may not have unlimited time at their disposal to achieve this. Heading out for hours in the at times unpredictable spring weather, especially during the week may not be a viable option. Often the time it takes to get kitted up and finally head out of the door can eat into the window you have to train. Missing sessions can be demoralising but being able to create some consistency by ticking off sessions in comfort indoors can really help build some feel-good factor as well as your fitness.
