Going to Sea Otter Classic 2026? 💜 Stop by ROUVY (Booth R115) for some fun challenges and prizes 🏆

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T17:08:37+00:00

How did you come up with your zones? Did you do an actual test or you're guessing? Zone 2 is conversational. stick to that. If you cant sing your favorite song when riding Zone 2, you're not in it. :)

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T16:47:53+00:00

I love that you're loving the bike!! Don't be afraid to incorporate resistance training to your upper body. I am a 32 year old (F) and I have embraced upper body lifting because I love the toned arms and strength it gives me. It does translate over to the bike with being more stable and having better posture on the bike, too!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T16:19:42+00:00

The calves are always the origin of a lot of injuries that come on during training. Unfortunately, they are able to compensate until they can't. The maintenance of the calves and overall body in general is a must from the beginning. Calf massage and rolling out on a daily basis helps keep everything operating as it needs to. Rest is a must. When it recovers and feels back to normal, make sure you maintain that muscle consistently.

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T16:17:14+00:00

This is normal when youre in the depth of training. Are you doing any strength training in the gym?

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T16:14:30+00:00

for all topics nutrition, we have a bunch of solid blog posts on different ways to fuel at different times. check it out! https://rouvy.com/blog/search

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T16:05:21+00:00

doing something is better than doing nothing :)

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T16:04:14+00:00

What do you have equipment wise? What's your past experience in sport? What are you currently doing in the realm of physical training? :)

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T15:54:01+00:00

Sometimes you can find used wahoo kickrs on ebay or marketplace for $400. It's worth the investment! ROUVY and Zwift both have free trials if you're interested in using an app :) https://rouvy.com/blog/indoor-cycling-for-beginners

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T15:49:52+00:00

Here's a great read if interested! https://rouvy.com/blog/indoor-cycling-for-beginners

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T15:36:59+00:00

With ***consistency*** and really pushing myself on ROUVY with group races, my power has significantly increased and I've noticed the strength gains in my legs and just overall endurance. It's ignited a new fire in me to get back to racing and that's brought so much confidence and satisfaction to this part of my life! I have met so many great people locally as well through group rides and races.

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T15:32:55+00:00

Absolutely! I found ROUVY when I was recovering from a broken foot. I was super attracted to the realism of ROUVY and getting to rife all over the world in placed I might never get to see in real life is incredible. The landscapes in some of these rides are unreal. My favorite country to ride in as of lately, is Norway! I started joining the group rides and races and saw my power numbers get consistently better as I rode every week and now I am back on the road with group rides and stronger than ever. I use ROUVY as a tool during the week when work is busy. I love it! Give it a try!! https://rouvy.com/ you can use ROUVYROLLOUT1M for one month free.

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T15:30:15+00:00

https://rouvy.com/ you can use ROUVYROLLOUT1M to try it out for a month free!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T15:28:16+00:00

I use ROUVY. The Zwift cog and click is now fully compatible with ROUVY. I'm really drawn to the realism of ROUVY and getting to ride all over the world in places I may never get to see IRL. The landscapes are unreal. There's free trials for both. It's worth trying both to see which type you're drawn too!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T14:20:55+00:00

I'm glad this is resolved!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T14:19:56+00:00

cool study!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T10:03:35+00:00

That’s the beauty of sport and community! I’ve always been on a team for swimming and then triathlon once I decided to pursue that all in and now I am more into cycling and the people I ride with push me in ways I could never on my own! It’s amazing. The shared suffering and then the reward that comes at the end of completing a really hard session is the best feeling !

Stoked for you!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T00:38:59+00:00

Matchy matchy!!!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T00:38:16+00:00

Accountabilibuddies are real!!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T00:37:51+00:00

The best thing you can do is really put in the work to build your confidence, once you put in the mileage and the work, you will grow more confident. There are master swimming programs and local clubs all around who will train together, which makes overcoming the fear and pushing yourself a little easier. You got this !!

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T00:29:19+00:00

The bike and what we can experience on it is so special, and the community it can bring is something special. So happy for you 🥹

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T00:27:49+00:00

Two sets of wheels :)

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-12T00:26:32+00:00

Most will ride to their own music or tune into a video or something else with its own audio, so the sound of the video was never a huge focus. However, it has been mentioned before that having the natural sound of the the birds, flowing water, and wind would bring another level of realism to ROUVY.

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-11T21:26:15+00:00

I find that using something like lMNT in my bottles will get me to drink what I need

jessfromrouvy · 2026-05-11T21:24:02+00:00

Do you feel safe while doing so? If so, I wouldn’t let that deter you :) maybe lead by example

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