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Need for Speed... Distance, Heart Rate AND Elevation! 📈🫀It turns out we are all tied to the data, as 99% of respondents ...
21/09/2025

Need for Speed... Distance, Heart Rate AND Elevation! 📈🫀

It turns out we are all tied to the data, as 99% of respondents said they tracked at least one metric on their rides. Around one fifth of respondents track each of the following metrics; speed, distance, heart rate and elevation when they ride. Cadence and power were less popular, with only 13% and 8% of respondents respectively tracking these metrics.

Which metrics do you track on your rides? Let us know in the comments 👌

What tyre pressures do you run? 🚵🏻‍♀️Running lower pressures can give you more grip but you're playing a risky game, wit...
18/09/2025

What tyre pressures do you run? 🚵🏻‍♀️

Running lower pressures can give you more grip but you're playing a risky game, with punctures as your main opponent.

The counter is true for harder pressures, you may roll faster and be less likely to smash your wheel rims, but too hard and you'll feel more than just a little skittish!

For the majority of our respondents finding the balance is the way forward, with 66% running medium tyre pressures on their MTBs. However, the remaining 34% like to run at extremes, either super soft or super hard tyre pressures!

🚵🏻‍♀️The majority of you haven't had a skills session yet but really want to! A fifth of respondents have already had a ...
16/09/2025

🚵🏻‍♀️The majority of you haven't had a skills session yet but really want to! A fifth of respondents have already had a skills coaching session and said it was worth it!

Let us know in the comments whether you have ever had a skills session ⬇️

🚴‍ Black may be the king of cycling shoe colours, with white close behind, but 27% of riders told us they prefer a diffe...
22/08/2025

🚴‍ Black may be the king of cycling shoe colours, with white close behind, but 27% of riders told us they prefer a different colour.

If you had to ditch black and white, what colour cycling shoe would you go for on your rides? 🎨👇

Do you love exploring new trails? Seeking out fresh features to test your skills? 🌲We asked riders what matters most whe...
19/08/2025

Do you love exploring new trails? Seeking out fresh features to test your skills? 🌲

We asked riders what matters most when choosing a trail—and scenery came out on top. Just over 40% of respondents ranked it as the most important factor, beating flow, technical challenge, and trail length.

So, what’s your favourite trail?

Is it a well-known classic or a secret off-piste gem?

Drop it in the comments—we want to know!

Making upgrades to your mountain bike is part and parcel of riding, but what do you upgrade first? 🛠️PinkBike recently a...
15/08/2025

Making upgrades to your mountain bike is part and parcel of riding, but what do you upgrade first? 🛠️

PinkBike recently asked their readers this very question. It transpires being able to hold onto the bars properly is actually an important part of mountain biking...who'd have thought it!

1/4 of respondents said they would upgrade their grips first on a new mountain bike, followed closely by tires 🚵

Source: PinkBike Poll - What is the first thing you upgrade on a new mountain bike? - July 2025

Are you thinking about joining the Rider Research Hub? Here are our top 3 reasons why you should join: ❌📱 Say goodbye to...
12/08/2025

Are you thinking about joining the Rider Research Hub? Here are our top 3 reasons why you should join:

❌📱 Say goodbye to doom scrolling – and hello to engaging, fun polls, surveys, and forums that spark real conversations in the cycling world.

🚴‍ Chances to win awesome cycling gear – from wardrobe upgrades to handy tools, you’ll have plenty of chances to score amazing prizes and vouchers just for sharing your opinion.

🗓️ Shape the future of cycling – your insights can help improve the cycling industry and spread the joy of two wheels to more riders everywhere.

See you there! Sign up via our link in bio 👉🔗

🚴‍Two-thirds of riders we surveyed have watched a cycling documentary—and there are some truly epic ones out there, incl...
04/08/2025

🚴‍Two-thirds of riders we surveyed have watched a cycling documentary—and there are some truly epic ones out there, including:

🎬 Tour de France: Unchained
🎬 The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team
🎬 Mark Cavendish: Never Enough

Which ones have you seen? Or is there a must-watch we missed? Drop your recommendations in the comments! 👇

💬 What’s the best cycling advice you’ve ever been given? 🤔From tips passed on during long group rides to race-day wisdom...
29/07/2025

💬 What’s the best cycling advice you’ve ever been given? 🤔

From tips passed on during long group rides to race-day wisdom overheard on the start line — we all remember a piece of advice that stuck.

Maybe it was something simple: “Don’t chase every attack.”
Or the classic: “It never gets easier - you just get faster!”

Let us know in the comments - we'd love to hear!

Today is the day. The start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025. Let's hope this year has just as much exciteme...
26/07/2025

Today is the day. The start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025.

Let's hope this year has just as much excitement as last year! 🎉

But how much impact does the TdFFaZ have on its fans and wider audience?

Zwift recently published an amazing report on how successful the race has been in encouraging people to watch more women's bike racing.

Swipe for some of the BIG numbers 👉 💯

🚴 For a fifth of our panelists, Lidl–Trek is the team they’d most like to ride for—just edging out Visma–Lease a Bike, E...
25/07/2025

🚴 For a fifth of our panelists, Lidl–Trek is the team they’d most like to ride for—just edging out Visma–Lease a Bike, EF Education–EasyPost, and Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe!

If you could ride for any pro cycling team, who would you choose—and why?

Let us know in the comments 🧐

🚴 If you could buy another bike, what would you buy? 💰We asked our panel about their future bike purchases, which reveal...
23/07/2025

🚴 If you could buy another bike, what would you buy? 💰

We asked our panel about their future bike purchases, which revealed some fascinating insights. Gravel and road bikes remain popular choices for those considering a new bike, but nearly one-quarter of respondents said they would choose an eBike — if they had the money (and the space!).

We also dug through some of the Rider Research Hub forum archives, when we asked our community about their eBike experiences. Here are some of our favourite quotes 💬

"I rode one and love it. It’s given me the confidence to tackle longer and tougher rides than I ever would have on an analogue bike."

"I own an eMTB and love it — great riding experience, and I plan longer rides using the van less than with the analogue bike. Big fan of eMTBs!"

"I want to get an eBike very soon. I rented one in the Alps, and it was great fun — saved a lot of energy for me."

Would you ever think about buying an eBike? Let us know in the comments ➡️ Yay or Nay?

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