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These 9 Products Will Make You Want to Take Your Ride Inside

Indoor cycling doesn't have to be a last resort. This gear turns your home into your new favorite route.

By Selene Yeager
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The weather may drive you indoors, but it doesn’t have to drive away a good workout—or a fun ride. Here’s some of our favorite indoor cycling gear that you’ll actually be psyched to use.

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Kinetic R1 Direct Drive Bike Trainer

Kinetic R1 Direct Drive Bike Trainer
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Kinetic R1 Direct Drive Bike Trainer

$299 at kurtkinetic.com

For many riders, the worst part of being stuck on the trainer is literally being stuck—with your bike locked in place, restricted from natural movement. The new Kinetic R1 direct drive trainer, our Editor’s Choice for Most Natural Ride Feel, eliminates that problem with “Rock and Roll” technology that lets your bike move naturally from side to side as you hammer away.

The R1 works with the usual apps, including Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, and its own Kinetic Fit. Resistance changes are smooth and it makes so little noise, you could work out in the Quiet Place without attracting monsters.

We also like the Kinetic Road Machine Smart 2, a fluid resistance trainer that delivers a smooth, real road feel at a very affordable price.

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Samson LTS50 Laptop Stand

Samson LTS50 Laptop Stand
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Samson LTS50 Laptop Stand

Unless you’re so “old school” you believe a blank wall and your screaming demons are all the entertainment you need, you’ll want to prop this heavy duty, adjustable laptop stand beside your trainer. It has a silicon surface to hold your laptop firmly in place at eye level, so you can fully immerse yourself in Watopia or stream your favorite Netflix series without craning your neck the whole time. It also folds up for easy storage when you’re not using it.

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Lasko 3300 20″ Wind Machine Fan

Lasko 3300 20″ Wind Machine Fan
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Lasko 3300 20″ Wind Machine Fan

Part of the joy of riding is the wind rushing over you as you slice through the air. That doesn’t happen naturally indoors, as you’ve likely noticed from the small waterfall of sweat pooling beneath you. Recreate that open-air feeling and keep yourself cooler and more comfortable with a powerful, strategically placed fan. The portable Lasko Wind Machine has three speeds, is energy efficient, and pivots to direct the airstream exactly where you need it.

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Turntable Riser Ring

Turntable Riser Ring
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Turntable Riser Ring

If you enjoy the real-feel, side-to-side action of the Kinetic trainer, you’re going to want Kinetic’s Turntable Riser Ring. This front wheel prop stand features a swiveling base that allows your front wheel to move freely as you spin, sprint, and jump out of the saddle to crush a climb. It offers four different height settings, so you can keep it level for the flats or prop it to simulate riding up various degrees of inclines.

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Jabra Elite Active 65t True Wireless Earbuds

Jabra Elite Active 65t True Wireless Earbuds
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Jabra Elite Active 65t True Wireless Earbuds

Now 10% Off

Music is amazing workout motivation, but depending on the thickness of your walls, you cranking up some House of Pain might also put your family and neighbors in a world of hurt. Spare everyone in your immediate vicinity by popping in these wireless earbuds. They seamlessly connect to your devices, deliver clear, crisp sound quality, and fit securely. HearThrough mode allows you to adjust the volume of ambient noise, which also makes these buds safer to use when you take your workouts outdoors.

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GORE C7 Bib Shorts+

GORE C7 Bib Shorts+
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GORE C7 Bib Shorts+

Indoor training makes kitting up a snap—just put on your shorts and go. But even with a fan on high, you’ll sweat more and stay planted in the saddle for longer stretches indoors than outside. For optimum comfort, snag a pair of vented shorts like these bibs from Gore. They’re made from a cooling, wicking fabric to help keep you from overheating, and the chamois is built with a higher-porosity padding to help keep your nether regions drier and keep hot spots from flaring up during long sessions.

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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

Indoor cycling season is also ideal strength training season. Turn your trainer space into a personal performance improvement center by adding these adjustable dumbbells. They literally provide all the weight you need for every exercise imaginable in one place. The versatile weights use a dial system to make them lighter or heavier in 2.5-pound increments, from five to 52.5 pounds. You can jump off the bike and squat, deadlift, curl, row, and press your way to total body fitness.

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Kinetic Dual Band Heart Rate Monitor

Kinetic Dual Band Heart Rate Monitor
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Kinetic Dual Band Heart Rate Monitor

Indoor training is ideal for interval workouts because you have no traffic or stop signs interrupting your highly controlled efforts. A heart rate monitor is a must to monitor track your intensity and keep your training on course. This Dual Band heart rate strap from Kinetic uses ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart to pair with smart phones, tablets, and bicycling GPS head units. It also works with your favorite apps including Zwift, TrainerRoad, Cyclemeter, and dozens more.

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TriggerPoint CORE Multi-Density Solid Foam Roller

TriggerPoint CORE Multi-Density Solid Foam Roller
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TriggerPoint CORE Multi-Density Solid Foam Roller

Foam rolling helps break up adhesions in the muscles, facilitates stretching, helps you warm up, and promotes recovery. Done before and/or after a hard workout, it can improve flexibility, reduce muscle pain, and increase sprint performance. Keep this full-length roller handy by your trainer station so you can roll out all your major muscle groups as part of your regular warm up and cool down.

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Selene Yeager
“The Fit Chick”
Selene Yeager is a top-selling professional health and fitness writer who lives what she writes as a NASM certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, pro licensed off road racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete.
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