FitFact: Top 3 reasons why you should hop on the bike 🚴‍♀️

The 2025 Tour de France is thrilling millions of people with exciting sprints, dramatic climbs, and tactical masterpieces in time trials. And you too can pedal with us—without the Pyrenees, but with maximum training effect. Today, we present our top three reasons why you should get on a bike at the gym:

3. Sprint: Power like Tim Merlier

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During the ninth stage of the 2025 Tour de France in Châteauroux, Tim Merlier, the current European road race champion, once again demonstrated his class with an explosive sprint to stage victory. You can train for this too: short, intense intervals on the bike raise your heart rate, improve your explosive power, and burn calories. Imagine you’re 200 meters from the finish line – and give it your all one last time. 🏁🔥

2. Uphill: For legs that conquer Mont Ventoux

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The mountain stages of the Tour—such as the upcoming 16th stage to Mont Ventoux—require maximum endurance and mental strength. You can also strengthen your leg muscles and improve your endurance in the studio with increased resistance. Whether sitting or standing: your personal climb awaits. 🏔️💪

1. Focus: You and your bike against the clock

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Every second counts in individual time trials – concentration, rhythm, and technique are crucial. You can also work on your focus on the bike in the studio: steady cadence, controlled breathing, consistent performance. Perfect for anyone who likes to train in flow. ⏱️🎧

Whether sprinting, mountain biking, or time trials, the bike at the gym offers you every opportunity to take your fitness to the next level. So, turn on the music, crank up the resistance, and get going—perhaps with the Tour de France as motivation in the background! If you want to make your training even more targeted or have questions about the right technique, our trainers are here for you!

Next time, we’ll discuss why training at lunchtime is a good idea. Until then, we wish you continued success with your training.💪