Did you ever want to be part of a very special club of people? Do you like collecting Zwift trophies or Strava badges to virtually stand out from the crowd? Do you have a certain longing for finisher shirts or participations kits like the Ironman or Haute Route races can offer? Yes?! Welcome to the Tacx Challenges!
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This Sunday, we’re getting ready for one of the most special Monuments: Paris-Roubaix. This race is not only special for the riders and fans, but also for the mechanics. We spoke to Risto Usin, head mechanic of BORA-hansgrohe. How special is this race for him, how does he prepare the bikes for this Classic and what are his special mechanical tricks to conquer the cobbles?
Read moreThis Sunday, one of the most thrilling cobblestone classics is on the menu: the Tour of Flanders. It is one of the five Monuments and the most important cycling race in the world, according to the Flemish. The last edition was won by Niki Terpstra, at the time riding for team Quick Step Cycling. We spoke to the Dutchman about his epic victory and how he succeeded in doing so.
Read moreTo give you extra motivation and inspiration to train indoors we are introducing something new: a Virtual training camp! Together with Astana Pro Team, we’ve created a full week of workouts and activities comparable to their high altitude training camp in Tenerife next week. You can perform this camp at home with the Tacx Desktop app at the same time as the team. So join now!
Read moreWe all know that feeling during the indoor season of trying to find the extra motivation to keep on going. Meanwhile, the pro riders have already started their season and have shaped up again, and you think to yourself: I want to train like them! What if we say that this is possible right now?
Read moreCatalonia is the cycling paradise where over a hundred of professional cyclists live. Now you can train there yourself as well…at home! We’ve added fourteen new films from this region in the Tacx Desktop app with a total distance of 350 km and an agonizing 10 km uphill!
Read moreThis season Tacx is technical partner of no less than eight WorldTour teams. They will be training and racing with Tacx bike trainers, bottle cages, bottles and Premium software. In addition, we’re also partner of five Women WorldTour teams, five Pro Continental teams and for teams and riders in the disciplines triathlon, cyclocross and mountain biking.
Read moreAnd here is number three! After launching the FLUX S Smart and the NEO 2 Smart we’d like to introduce you to the FLUX 2 Smart. This improved version of its progenitor is stronger, better and has a wider compatibility range of axles and bikes. Read on to find out more about this powerful challenging Smart trainer.
Read moreWhat a good way to start the new year! CANYON//SRAM Racing and Tacx announced today that they will partner up from this season for a period of three years. The professional German women’s cycling team with riders like Kasia Niewiadoma, Hannah Barnes and Elena Cecchini will be training and racing with the Tacx’s bike trainers, bottles and bottle cages.
Read moreEver heard the story of the first man who virtually rode around the world? And how he decided to quit his job, became a professional cyclist at the age of 53 and rode 100 miles per day for six months on a bike trainer? Well, this is the mind-blowing story of Chris Daniel.
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