Winter Bike Fit: Optimize Your Ride for Indoor Training
As winter approaches and most of your cycling shifts to the indoor trainer, it’s the perfect time to think about a bike fit. Why? Because indoor riding is unlike outdoor riding—your bike stays fixed in one position on the trainer, so any discomfort or inefficiencies in your setup become very obvious, very fast. The fixed nature of most trainers keeps all your contact points (like the saddle and handlebars) in a static setup, which can lead to discomfort over long rides. Even if you have a trainer that allows some movement, it’s still nowhere near the natural freedom of outdoor cycling.
Since you'll be spending hours on the trainer through winter, having an optimized bike fit will make all the difference in comfort, ergonomics, and performance. And if you get your position dialed in for the indoor season, you’ll start spring rides feeling better than ever. If needed, we can make minor adjustments in the spring to adapt to the fluidity of outdoor riding.
Here’s how a bike fit session works: We start with a chat about your goals and any issues you’re currently facing. Then we move into a physical assessment, including body measurements, flexibility, and stability, before setting you up on the trainer for on-bike analysis and adjustments. We record all the measurements before and after each session so you have a reference for future tweaks, like adjusting for outdoor season or race-specific needs.
Getting a bike fit for your indoor setup now can make your winter training much more enjoyable and give you a strong foundation to carry over to the road. Ready to get the most out of your indoor season? Let’s get you fitted!