https://ridecave.com/blog Guides, training tips, and technical deep-dives for indoor cyclists from Ride Cave. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:48:57 GMT https://ridecave.com/blog/coaching https://ridecave.com/blog/coaching Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Invite a coach to guide your training, or coach other riders on Ride Cave. Free to be coached, part of Cave Crew to coach. https://ridecave.com/blog/immersive-workouts https://ridecave.com/blog/immersive-workouts Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Attach any structured workout to a 3D eRoute and ride it inside the world: your targets painted on the road, Cave Coins to chase above target, gates between intervals, and a heads-up display on your rider. https://ridecave.com/blog/infinite-world-live-riders https://ridecave.com/blog/infinite-world-live-riders Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Infinite World is now a shared road. Riders on the same eRoute appear live in the 3D world beside you, with real drafting physics, pelotons, taillights at dusk, and in-ride comms. https://ridecave.com/blog/clubs-and-events https://ridecave.com/blog/clubs-and-events Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Clubs bring your riding community into one place: join a club, follow its calendar of events and group rides, add events to your own calendar, and ride the exact workout or eRoute an event calls for. https://ridecave.com/blog/infinite-world https://ridecave.com/blog/infinite-world Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride any eRoute or Ride Anywhere inside a living 3D world built from real terrain, with weather, day and night, biomes, bridges, and your own rider. https://ridecave.com/blog/pay-once-use-it-forever https://ridecave.com/blog/pay-once-use-it-forever Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT We are reshaping Cave Crew and adding lifetime access: unlock every premium feature with a single payment, plus a founders offer for early riders. https://ridecave.com/blog/auto-train https://ridecave.com/blog/auto-train Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Auto Train sizes a cycling plan to your real hours, adapts to the training you actually do, and we validated it with thousands of simulated rides. https://ridecave.com/blog/heart-rate-targets https://ridecave.com/blog/heart-rate-targets Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Put a heart rate target or range on any interval, then pace to it while your heart rate data cell shows exactly where you stand. https://ridecave.com/blog/first-person-track-view https://ridecave.com/blog/first-person-track-view Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drop into the saddle with a new first person 3D view of the banked track, then race the field or chase lap records. https://ridecave.com/blog/trainer-disconnects https://ridecave.com/blog/trainer-disconnects Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Indoor trainers occasionally drop their connection during a ride. Here is why it happens, how to prevent it, and how Ride Cave automatically reconnects you. https://ridecave.com/blog/choosing-your-first-smart-trainer https://ridecave.com/blog/choosing-your-first-smart-trainer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wheel on, direct drive, or smart bike? A plain English guide to picking the right indoor trainer, plus a quick quiz that builds your setup. https://ridecave.com/blog/just-ride https://ridecave.com/blog/just-ride Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pick a terrain, difficulty, and steepness, then ride an endless procedurally generated route through Ride Cave's animated world. No workout to choose, no GPS file, no setup. https://ridecave.com/blog/ios-app https://ridecave.com/blog/ios-app Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride Cave is now a native app on the App Store. Connect your trainer over Bluetooth and ride structured workouts, routes, and races from your iPhone or iPad. https://ridecave.com/blog/cycling-app-gallery https://ridecave.com/blog/cycling-app-gallery Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most cycling apps act like they're the only cycling app. Our gallery at /apps celebrates the 25+ great tools shaping the sport. https://ridecave.com/blog/data-lab https://ridecave.com/blog/data-lab Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Data Lab turns your Ride Cave history—or imported FIT and CSV files—into a full training analysis with 17 modules covering power, fitness, recovery, efficiency, and more. https://ridecave.com/blog/quests https://ridecave.com/blog/quests Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complete themed collections of workouts, routes, skills, and track races to earn trophies and XP. https://ridecave.com/blog/cave-coins https://ridecave.com/blog/cave-coins Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Earn bonus XP by pushing above power targets during structured workouts. Available now for Cave Crew members. https://ridecave.com/blog/hot-swap https://ridecave.com/blog/hot-swap Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Swap any data item in your workout view on the fly without stopping your ride. https://ridecave.com/blog/ride-along https://ridecave.com/blog/ride-along Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Race against other riders or your own past performances on any route. Select a companion from the leaderboard, see their position on the elevation chart in real time, and track your gap as you ride. https://ridecave.com/blog/route-workouts https://ridecave.com/blog/route-workouts Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Attach a structured workout to any route and ride intervals on real terrain. ERG mode meets simulation mode — your trainer holds the power target while your speed tracks the road. https://ridecave.com/blog/ride-anywhere https://ridecave.com/blog/ride-anywhere Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Generate cycling routes for any location on Earth. Search for a place, drop waypoints on the map, and Ride Cave builds a rideable route with real elevation data. https://ridecave.com/blog/virtual-shifting https://ridecave.com/blog/virtual-shifting Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shift gears on your trainer with keyboard controls or a Bluetooth shift controller. Five drivetrain presets, adjustable intensity, and audio feedback make indoor riding feel like the real thing. https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-routes https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-routes Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Routes turns any GPS file into a fully simulated indoor ride. Upload a GPX, TCX, or FIT file, trim it to your liking, and ride with live grade simulation, a colour-coded elevation profile, a 2D map, and a 3D satellite fly-through. https://ridecave.com/blog/breathing-sensor-hrv https://ridecave.com/blog/breathing-sensor-hrv Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride Cave now supports Bluetooth breathing straps with live ventilation data, new breathing widgets, and a post-ride Breathing & HRV analysis tab. https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-widgets https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-widgets Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Widget Builder lets you create custom metrics from formulas, style them however you want, and use them during workouts. Read the <a href="/widgets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">full documentation</a>. https://ridecave.com/blog/boards-and-flyers https://ridecave.com/blog/boards-and-flyers Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A lightweight way for cycling communities to organize events, share calendars, and plan seasons together without another group chat or social media page. https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-views https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-views Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Choose from over 45 data fields—including real-time strain decomposition—arrange them however you want, and switch layouts mid-ride. Views give you full control over what you see during workouts and group rides. https://ridecave.com/blog/public-profiles https://ridecave.com/blog/public-profiles Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride Cave now supports public profiles with granular privacy controls. Follow other riders, share your stats, and browse the community. All existing accounts start private by default. https://ridecave.com/blog/ride-outside-weather-check https://ridecave.com/blog/ride-outside-weather-check Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride Cave now checks the weather and tells you what to wear. One tap from your calendar, and Atlas gives you a verdict, forecast, and kit recommendations. https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-groups https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-groups Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride together, talk strategy, or just hang out—even if your friends are on different platforms. https://ridecave.com/blog/isometric-track-experience https://ridecave.com/blog/isometric-track-experience Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A new way to experience track racing—isometric 3D models that let you see the entire velodrome at once. https://ridecave.com/blog/atlas-image-to-workout https://ridecave.com/blog/atlas-image-to-workout Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Atlas can now analyze workout images and convert them into Ride Cave workouts. Just paste, drop, or attach a screenshot and let AI do the translation. https://ridecave.com/blog/track-race-types-explained https://ridecave.com/blog/track-race-types-explained Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A complete guide to track racing formats in Ride Cave. Learn how Elimination, Scratch, and Points races work, plus how the optional XP reward system tracks your racing progress. https://ridecave.com/blog/cave-crew-membership https://ridecave.com/blog/cave-crew-membership Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cave Crew is Ride Cave's membership program. Support independent development while unlocking features like Atlas AI coaching, XP tracking, and a private Discord community. https://ridecave.com/blog/atlas-analyze https://ridecave.com/blog/atlas-analyze Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Introducing Atlas Analyze, a new capability for Ride Cave's AI coach that automatically analyzes your training history and provides personalized insights, key observations, and actionable recommendations. https://ridecave.com/blog/workout-calendar-integrations https://ridecave.com/blog/workout-calendar-integrations Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A unified calendar that pulls together your training plan workouts, Intervals.icu schedule, and manually created sessions into one view. Drag to reschedule, click to ride. https://ridecave.com/blog/plan-templates-public-plans https://ridecave.com/blog/plan-templates-public-plans Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Create reusable training plan templates and share them publicly. Riders get dependable recurring programs, groups can follow the same regiment, and coaches can distribute plans to their athletes. https://ridecave.com/blog/gear-tracker-maintenance-planner https://ridecave.com/blog/gear-tracker-maintenance-planner Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ride Cave's Gear Tracker helps you stay on top of component wear by estimating replacement dates based on your ride volume. Track chains, cassettes, tires, brake pads, and more across all your bikes. https://ridecave.com/blog/atlas-ai-coach https://ridecave.com/blog/atlas-ai-coach Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Introducing Atlas, Ride Cave's AI-powered training assistant. Get personalized coaching advice, generate custom workouts, and create structured training plans through natural conversation. https://ridecave.com/blog/enable-web-bluetooth https://ridecave.com/blog/enable-web-bluetooth Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A guide to connecting your smart trainer, heart rate monitor, and power meter using Web Bluetooth in Chrome and Edge browsers. https://ridecave.com/blog/bluetooth-auto-reconnect https://ridecave.com/blog/bluetooth-auto-reconnect Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT How Ride Cave automatically reconnects your trainer, heart rate monitor, and power meter on page load. https://ridecave.com/blog/power-match-indoor-cycling https://ridecave.com/blog/power-match-indoor-cycling Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT How Ride Cave automatically compensates for differences between your power meter and trainer. https://ridecave.com/blog/training-plans https://ridecave.com/blog/training-plans Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Create personalized, periodized training programs that adapt to your goals, experience level, and available time. Learn how Training Plans work and why structured training delivers results. https://ridecave.com/blog/intervals-icu-integration https://ridecave.com/blog/intervals-icu-integration Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Connect your Intervals.icu account to Ride Cave and execute your structured workouts directly in the app. Your training calendar, power targets, and workout structure sync automatically. https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-open-challenge-protocol https://ridecave.com/blog/introducing-open-challenge-protocol Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A new standard for defining fitness challenges that work across platforms. https://ridecave.com/blog/getting-started-with-ridecave https://ridecave.com/blog/getting-started-with-ridecave Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Connect your smart trainer and explore workouts, challenges, and virtual tracks. https://ridecave.com/blog/how-indoor-cycling-apps-work https://ridecave.com/blog/how-indoor-cycling-apps-work Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A look at the technology behind virtual cycling experiences. https://ridecave.com/blog/track-cycling-indoor-training https://ridecave.com/blog/track-cycling-indoor-training Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Why velodrome-style workouts work well on smart trainers. https://ridecave.com/blog/free-indoor-cycling-apps-2026 https://ridecave.com/blog/free-indoor-cycling-apps-2026 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Options for indoor cycling without a monthly subscription. https://ridecave.com/blog/what-is-kwh-cycling https://ridecave.com/blog/what-is-kwh-cycling Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Understanding energy output in kilowatt-hours.