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Decathlon’s Van Rysel range gets Zwift-ready with new smart trainers

Van Rysel’s new RCR and D500 home trainers come pre-fitted with Zwift’s Cog and Click system, giving you in-game control from your handlebars — and they look like serious value for money

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Has Cycplus blown away the competition when it comes to affordable smart training? The unusually-shaped, £400(ish) R200 has a 2,200-watt power ceiling and claimed +/-1% accuracy

At around £400, this indoor trainer has some interesting accuracy claims as well as a decent price. But how does it compare to the bigger players at this price point?

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Is this mysterious Q36.5 jacket hiding a wind protector, or a bib for the cafe stop? Plus zombies have taken over MyWhoosh, new saddles from Trek, Zwift Ride discounts + more

We're as puzzled as you are by the main subject of this Tech of the Week edition, and things don't get much clearer by the time you get to zombies infiltrating the virtual roads of MyWhoosh's indoor training platform

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Zwift’s £1,199 Zwift Ride smart bike with singlespeed frame, Kickr Core trainer and Zwift Cog system is now available to buy: how does it ride?

Zwift didn't stay away from hardware for long, unveiling a new smart bike/smart trainer hybrid in collaboration with Wahoo featuring smart controls

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Wahoo releases single-sprocket Kickr Core Zwift One smart trainer and Zwift discontinues its Hub One

The Wahoo Kickr Core with Zwift's virtual shifting and single cog tech is very very similar to Zwift's own trainer. While the latter still exists...

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Does Garmin’s new Tacx Neo 3M trainer really offer “the most realistic indoor ride yet”?

New direct-drive trainer, priced at £1,749.99, offers multi-directional movement courtesy of integrated motion plates – taking on the Wahoo Kickr Move

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Zwift launches new Hub One smart trainer with virtual shifting and single cassette sprocket for max compatibility

Zwift promises “fast, smooth, and quiet virtual shifting”, and swapping bikes with different components is much easier as the ‘Zwift Cog’ works with most 8 to 12-speed bikes

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Will MyWhoosh’s millions create full-time indoor cyclists? New MyWhoosh Championships with $1 million prize pot starts next week

The MyWhoosh Championship Series beginning on 28th April boasts the biggest prize purse in cycling esports' short history, and moves toward securing a living wage for the sport's elite riders

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Wahoo launches new Kickr trainer and Kickr Bike to level up your indoor winter training

New features include WiFi Connectivity, ERG Easy Ramp mode and Odometers. Check out all the details here...

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Zipp says using a Wahoo Kickr Rollr will void your wheel warranty

Indoor trainer that clamps front wheel in place causes “significant flexing to the rim”, says Zipp; Wahoo fires back

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