Indoor cycling has gone from a niche winter solution to a year-round training tool — partly thanks to Zwift’s gamified racing, partly to TrainerRoad’s structured plans, and partly to the explosion of smart-bikes (Peloton, Echelon, Wahoo). One hour on a structured indoor plan typically delivers 90–120 minutes of equivalent outdoor training, because there’s no coasting. Below is everything BikeTips has on indoor riding, by platform and by use-case.

Indoor training plans

• Indoor cycling training plans (Zwift & TrainerRoad)
• Zwift — dedicated section
• Zone 2 training (works perfectly indoors)
• FTP testing on a smart trainer

Smart bikes and equipment

• Peloton Bike vs Bike+
• Echelon vs Peloton
• Exercise bike vs treadmill
• Peloton shoe size chart
• Peloton weight limits explained
• Peloton for weight loss
• Spin class guide