Top Six Indoor Cycling Essentials

Indoor cycling may seem simple: Get on your bike and go, but it’s actually a little more complex. If you want to have an enjoyable riding experience and don’t want to risk getting injured, there’s somethings you should know (and have on hand). Below we have compiled a list of the top six indoor cycling essentials that will elevate your spinning experience.

Cycling Shoes

Cycling shoes make a world of a difference when it comes to your workout. They don’t only maximize your performance, but they will help improve your form during your ride. They are specifically made to make riding easier as they are much lighter than traditional trainers/ runningshoes. Cycling shoes are made to keep you secure on your bike and help you get the best workout every time.

Compression Shorts

Compression shorts will stay on during your entire work out without bunching or chafing. They’re great for indoor cycling because they don’t ride up. While there are no rules for what you wear during your workouts, you should lean towards shorts or capris that can’t get caught in the pedals as you ride..

Apple Watch - Compatible with many Indoor Bikes, including Peloton

Fitness Tracker

If you want to keep track of your progress, we recommend investing in a fitness tracker that you can wear during your workouts. They track how many calories you burned, your heart rate, and the distance you’ve covered.

Bike Seat Cover

Bike seats are not known for being the most comfortable. If you are spinning regularly, you might find yourself feeling sore during and after riding. If an uncomfortable bike seat is keeping you from spinning, a gel bike seat cover will do the trick. Not only are they easy to mount, but they will make riding much more comfortable, while protecting your original bike seat.

Personal Fan

Things get hot and sweaty in a spin class. Investing in a personal fan will make the ride much more comfortable. There’s lots of options to choose from, which include standing tower fans, floor fans, or neck fans depending on how much space you have around your bike and your preference. Indoor cycling is a tough and sweaty workout. In order to make your training more enjoyable, you can enhance the experience with accessories.

Remember that shopping for accessories should be fun. There are no rule — it’s all about making your riding experience unique and exciting.