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6/16/2025 Danny Holman

Our cycling podcast picks for 2025 - including what we listen to at ROUVY

Discover the top cycling podcasts of 2025 to boost your rides—expert picks from ROUVY for pro tips, laughs, and inspiration.

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6/12/2025 Alex Filippov

ROUVY: The top alternative to Zwift that you should try today

Looking for the best alternative to Zwift? This in-depth comparison breaks down ROUVY’s key features, from realistic climbing and route diversity to training plans and augmented reality. Discover how ROUVY stands out among indoor cycling apps, helping you find the perfect platform for your fitness goals and virtual cycling adventures.

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6/9/2025 Mark Nessmith

8 reasons cycling’s a fun, effective way to lose weight

If you’re looking into cycling for weight loss, it offers a fun, low-impact way to burn calories and boost your metabolism. No matter your current level of fitness, by combining both outdoor riding and training on the ROUVY indoor cycling app, you can stay on track and hit your weight-loss goals sooner. And as a bonus, you’ll have a great time!

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3/27/2025 Danny Holman

Top Cycling Snacks: Fuel Your Ride Effectively

Proper nutrition is essential for peak cycling performance and recovery. The right snacks before, during, and after your ride keep you energized, improve endurance, and speed up recovery. Fueling correctly helps prevent fatigue, cramps, and ensures you stay strong throughout your ride.

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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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11/12/2023 Danny Holman

CYCLING SAFETY TIPS

Cycling is an exhilarating, rewarding and eco-friendly way to stay healthy, connect with the wider world and get around town. But while there are many benefits, there are also some risks involved. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, it’s crucial to prioritize your safety every time you hit the road. Cycling is a great way to get some exercise, but it can also be a potentially dangerous activity that requires appropriate safety measures to ensure your well-being.

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11/7/2023 Aya Sinay

Women in endurance sports

Endurance sports, such as cycling, triathlon, running, etc. demand a high level of physical fitness and stamina. While men and women can both excel in endurance sports, it's important to recognize that the anatomical and physiological differences between males and females that can be associated with sports performance. Biological differences of the sexes should be taken into account in the training prescription and in relation to the optimization of the loads and recovery.

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