Making Shift Happen

235. You May Be Using Your Indoor Bike Trainer Wrong

Dec 4, 2025 | Podcast | 0 comments

Black and white image of Jen with her white helmet and large sunglasses on, looking into the camera, sticking her tongue out.

In this episode, Coach Jen breaks down how to make indoor cycling more enjoyable, more efficient, and way less mentally painful this winter. If you struggle with motivation during indoor trainer rides – whether you’re a mountain biker, gravel cyclist, or roadie – this is your go-to guide for staying consistent without losing your sanity.

Learn why indoor training feels harder, how to fix common comfort issues, simple interval workouts to make time go faster, and how to use cadence variations to build better fitness. Plus, discover small upgrades that make a huge difference in your winter riding experience.

This episode is packed with practical coaching tips to help you ride smarter, stay motivated, and arrive in spring stronger than ever.

Check out these other relevant episodes:

Do you have nutrition and fitness goals? I’m your coach!

If you’re ready to finally make some sustainable progress, feel strong and powerful on every climb uphill, feel less pain, perform better, or lose a few extra pounds, then apply to work with me by clicking here. I work with people just like you, and you’ll see results a helluva lot faster than on your own.

#ShredStrong: Our Winter Cycle Starts on Monday, January 5, 2026!

#ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but we’re starting the main Winter cycle in January! Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE!

Keywords: indoor cycling tips, winter cycling training, bike trainer workouts, indoor riding motivation, winter training for cyclists, mountain biking indoor training, gravel cycling winter workouts, cadence drills for cyclists, indoor bike trainer setup, how to enjoy indoor riding, cycling intervals indoors, trainer comfort tips, winter strength training for cyclists, Shred Strong program, off-season training for cyclists

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:16 — 29.2MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Blubrry | RSS | More