TRAINING TOOLS
Whether it’s a training program that will keep you entertained while riding indoors or an innovative running tight that provides medical-grade support for your knee, these training products will help you get the most out yourself heading into the race season.
Zwift
$19/US$15 PER MONTH
Part online game, part training platform, Zwift offers the chance to get some serious training done while riding indoors. You can choose from group rides, races and much more in the different virtual worlds Zwift offers to stay motivated through even the longest sessions. The game experience gives you the chance to ride with friends all year long, while ensuring you’ll keep pushing to reach the next level, unlock more gear and give you lots of training metrics. Zwift is both motivating and fun.
Rouvy
US$12 PER MONTH
Featuring ultra-realistic, real-world routes, you can choose from more than 25,000 km of roads from around the world on the Rouvy platform, making indoor training a chance to explore some of the world’s most exciting cycling. The interactive courses allows you to really enjoy the scenery of each ride. Just like Zwift, you can also take part in races and even set up your own. It’s easy to join in with friends to enjoy all the routes, too, and you can also use the app’s workouts and testing protocols to get the most out of your training.
Stoko K1 Tempo Running Tights
$398
If you’re coming back from a knee injury and want to avoid having to train with a bulky brace, these innovative running tights from Vancouver-based Stoko offer medical-grade joint support that you can adjust as you’re working out to literally dial in the perfect amount of protection. The K1 Tempo offers all the support of a knee brace in a stylish, highperformance ventilated tight that includes the company’s unique Embrace System, along with pockets for carrying keys and a phone. What’s even better is that many health and insurance plans will reimburse you for the purchase if a doctor recommends that you need a brace for training.
2XU Light Speed Front Zip Trisuit
$270/US$220
Designed to provide outstanding ventilation and cooling, this suit is ideal for long-distance racing. In addition to an easyto-access front zip, you get excellent muscle stabilization and support in an aerodynamic suit. The sleeveless Light Speed suit uses premium PWX and SBR materials and Italianengineered silicone leg grippers to ensure you’ll get the perfect fit, while the easily accessible rear envelope pockets provide storage options for training and racing.—KM