If you’re chasing marginal gains, there can be no compromises. That’s why many of the world’s leading professional cyclists rely on Tacx when training indoors.
Winter is indoor training season across much of the cycling world. Whether it’s freezing temperatures, darkness, wet roads or simply the need for complete control over every training session, professional riders spend countless hours on smart trainers.
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For elite athletes, however, an indoor trainer is far more than a convenient substitute for riding outside. It has become one of the most important performance tools in modern cycling.
Every interval, every recovery spin and every structured session depends on one thing above all else: accuracy.
That’s why Tacx has become one of the most trusted names in professional cycling.
PRECISION THAT PROFESSIONALS DEMAND
Modern racing is built on data. Coaches prescribe workouts to exact power targets, analyse every pedal stroke and monitor training load with incredible precision. If the trainer isn’t accurate and repeatable, the value of that data quickly disappears.
Tacx’s flagship NEO series has earned a reputation for exceptionally accurate power measurement, realistic ride feel and remarkable reliability – qualities that explain why so many of the world’s biggest teams choose the brand for daily training.
The current list of Tacx-supported teams reads like a who’s who of professional cycling.
On the road, Tacx is trusted by powerhouse squads including Net Company INEOS, Visma | Lease a Bike (men and women), XDS Astana, Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, Movistar, TotalEnergies, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, Uno-X Mobility, Lotto, as well as leading women’s teams SD Worx-Protime, AG Insurance-Soudal and FDJ-SUEZ.
Off-road, the confidence continues with SCOTT-SRAM Racing, Canyon CLLCTV, KMC Racing, Cube Action and South Africa’s Toyota Specialized Imbuko among the mountain bike teams using Tacx.
That’s an impressive endorsement from riders whose livelihoods depend on every watt.
THE COMPLETE INDOOR ECOSYSTEM
The relationship between Garmin and Tacx has also helped create a fully integrated training ecosystem.
When Garmin announced its expanded partnership with leading WorldTour teams, Carsten Jeppesen, Head of Technical Partners and Cycling Relations at INEOS Grenadiers, explained exactly why accurate technology matters.
“The team has worked closely with Garmin for a number of years and in using its products we know we’re at the forefront of cycling technology. We share a desire to continually innovate, and we rely upon Garmin’s products to track our efforts and keep us safe while training and racing on the road.”
That philosophy extends directly to Tacx smart trainers, which have become a standard part of the team’s training environment.
MORE THAN JUST BAD-WEATHER RIDING
Indoor training isn’t simply reserved for rainy days. Professional riders regularly choose a Tacx session even when the weather is perfect because nothing matches the precision of a controlled indoor workout.
There are no traffic lights interrupting intervals. No stop streets. No unexpected descents affecting power output. No headwinds or tailwinds skewing the numbers. Instead, riders can execute exactly what their coaches prescribe – minute after minute, watt after watt.
That level of consistency is invaluable when preparing for the biggest races in the world.
RECOVERY MATTERS TOO
Smart trainers also play an important role immediately after racing.
Whether it’s cooling down after a time trial or spinning the legs after a hard mountain stage, indoor trainers allow riders to recover in a controlled environment before heading back to the team bus or hotel.
Professional cycling has become increasingly scientific, and recovery sessions are now considered almost as important as the hard intervals themselves.
CONFIDENCE BREEDS PERFORMANCE
Perhaps one of Tacx’s greatest strengths is consistency. When riders know that today’s interval session is directly comparable to last week’s – and next month’s – they can trust the numbers and focus entirely on the effort.
That confidence allows coaches to monitor progress accurately while riders concentrate on producing their best performances. It’s one of the reasons Tacx continues to earn the trust of the sport’s biggest names.
BRINGING PRO-LEVEL TRAINING HOME
Few recreational cyclists will ever race the Tour de France, win an Olympic medal or stand on the podium of a World Cup mountain bike race.
But everyone can benefit from training with the same precision trusted by the professionals.
South African winters often present the same challenges faced by riders in Europe: cold mornings, limited daylight after work and increasing concerns around road safety. Add the convenience of fitting a quality workout into a busy schedule, and it’s easy to understand why smart trainers have become an essential part of many cyclists’ training programmes.
For riders who value accurate power measurement, realistic ride feel and dependable performance, Tacx has established itself as one of the benchmark brands in indoor cycling.
When some of the strongest riders in the world choose the same training platform day after day, that’s a recommendation earned not through marketing – but through performance.
Find out more about the range of Tacx Smart Trainers available in South Africa, here. https://www.treadmtb.co.za/power-precision-consistency-why-tacx-owns-winter-training/
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