ERG Mode vs. Outdoor Cycling: Is It Holding You Back Outside?

#zwift #ergmode #zwifter #cycling #erg #zwifting #cyclinglife #bespokeendurance #cyclingpodcast #endurancetraining In Episode 3 of the podcast, we dive into the question every cyclist should ask when using Zwift: is ERG mode holding you back from performing your best on outdoor rides if you have power meter pedals? 🚴‍♂️ We’ll also dive into: The three most popular race types—road races, crits, and time trials—and who they’re best suited for Comparing Zone 2 training indoors vs. outdoors The importance of resting heart rate and how to track it effectively Highlights from Week 3 of our training journey and much more! 📈 Subscribe for weekly cycling tips and training strategies! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on other platforms: TikTok.com/‪@Bespoke-Endurance‬ instagram.com/bespoke_endurance Spotify & Apple podcasts search "bespoke endurance" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Summary 0:48 - Week 3 Training 5:40 - ERG mode on Zwift 16:28 - Morning vs evening riders 21:58 - Increasing weekly volume 25:45 - Zone 2 indoor vs outdoor 31:30 - Monitoring resting heart rate (RHR) 36:35 - CRITS, road races & time trials 47:58 - "A" races & goals 57:24 - Q&A from the audience