Mountain Bike Rider

HOW TO RIDE OFF ROAD... IN YOUR GARAGE

Nothing beats actually riding your mountain bike. Sometimes that’s just not possible though, lockdown restrictions, crappy weather, and a time-starved lifestyle can all get in the way of heading out on your bike. You’re probably not going to fall in love with riding in your garage, but now there really is a way to keep you both fit and interested, mimicking the experience of riding off-road from your home.

And you probably know what that is already. Zwift. In only six years Zwift has transformed indoor training, roadies seem to love it more than the road themselves. Not so much fun for mountain bikers… or so we thought, until we spent a month on Zwift’s new steering system and off-road trails.

ZWIFT FIRST ‘RIDE’

mbr’s Ben Day gave the system a try.

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