Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Winter training for cyclists: all tips and tricks
Stay fit through the winter with roller training
Are you already looking forward to spring and your first ride? Almost all cyclists are probably familiar with the heavy legs and reduced fitness after the winter break. Here are a few tips on how to structure your winter training and how to start the 2024 cycling season well-trained.
Indoor training - all "roles" at a glance
fixed role
Here, the rear wheel is clamped into the roller, creating friction on the tire and resistance.
There are special tires available that are suitable for the roller and thus protect your road bike's tires.
PS: Depending on the roller and tire, it can get a bit loud! ✈️
free role
You're probably familiar with the free roller from cycling events. It's often used by cyclists to warm up. The bike isn't clamped and is therefore not fixed. This frame consists of two rollers at the back and one at the front. You balance your racing bike on the roller while riding, and you'll hardly feel any resistance.
Warning: Your sense of balance is required here! 🤫
Wheel-off trainer
Wheel-off trainers are currently experiencing a big boom. Your tire is removed, and the chainring is already mounted on the trainer. This allows you to optimally adjust the resistance. Your neighbors will also be happy, because the wheel-off trainer isn't very loud! 😉
PS: Connect your trainer to an app! This makes your training much more fun! 🙌
Summer and winter - supplementary training is the key
To train effectively, your workout shouldn't just be on the bike! It's best to supplement your training with muscle training and appropriate mobility exercises!
Advantages of a roller trainer in winter
- You can train whenever you want, regardless of daylight
- and there's no such thing as bad weather, because your pain cave is always ready
- There are no traffic lights, so every road cyclist is happy when their average speed isn't ruined by a red light
- Efficient training, without rolling phases, because thanks to the apps, you can train very specifically
- But the best part is yet to come: You can wear short bibs even in winter!
Thermoregulation on the roll
On the roller, you miss the wind, which normally cools your body temperature. If the temperature rises too much, this can lead to an increase in your heart rate!
That's why you should definitely make sure you drink enough fluids during your roller training! It's best to position your bike next to a window or in the garage! This way, you'll get enough cooling and fresh oxygen! You can also prepare yourself for your first spring outdoor rides in terms of temperature!
Tips from the pros 😉
- Make sure your sitting position is correctly adjusted!
- Use a rubber mat as a base, then your neighbors will also be happy.
- For a two-hour session on the roller, you should drink at least two bike bottles of fluid (approx. 1.5 liters).
- Watch your favorite series while you do it; then the time will pass faster!
Ready for the start of the season? 💯
Not only will you have a great time on the bike, you will also learn optimal mobility exercises to optimize your training!
Off to bike camp! A fitting start to the 2024 cycling season!