ON THE ROAD AGAIN

This week some of us started to ride outside again for the first time in many weeks. It's a big deal. While you've been getting ready to suit up again, we've been working on some mega projects to bring together the Haute Route community this summer. From punchy challenges, to inspirational meetups, we're ramping up to ride alongside you once we're all spinning again. In the next few weeks we'll be revealing some big news, but in the meantime, jump into this week's cycling inspiration with destinations your friends haven't heard of, things you need to know before setting up a home trainer, plus some virtual meetups you do not want to miss.

NEED TO KNOW: MAKE YOUR HOME TRAINER A REALISTIC RIDE

Just like our bikes, not all home trainers are created equal. Each is made for a particular purpose and different tools can make a huge difference to your overall experience. So we asked some of our ambassadors for their best tips to create the most effective and realistic training setup for serious cyclists. Whether a turbo trainer is an integral part of your training program, or just a way to keep your legs spinning on rainy days, these are eight things you need to know before setting up a home trainer.

CYCLING DESTINATIONS OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

The classic climbs have their undeniable appeal and its little wonder they draw in crowds from all around the world each year. But if you are in need of something off the beaten track, look no further. Beat the crowds and add these little-known destinations to your cycling bucket list today. You won’t regret it.

LIVE MEETUPS

Not to be missed this week, Haute Route Mexico is organising a special session on Zwift to raise money in the face of the current health crisis. For each kilometre ridden, an amount will be donated to local healthcare personnel who are fighting against the global pandemic.
Haute Route Brazil is also hosting a live session on Instagram with our official speaker Fergus Grant. Plus, join us for one of our meet-ups on Zwift.

COMING UP:

IT'S TIME TO TRAIN SMARTER

Every day counts. It doesn’t matter whether you are an elite endurance athlete or a formidable weekend warrior who knows how to push the boundaries; when you’re reaching for the stars, every moment matters. That’s why we have created an app to help you train more efficiently than ever before. With your own personal coach and adaptive training program, the sky is the limit with the new Haute Route Coaching Companion App. Download the app today and enjoy a 30-day free trial.

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