The clocks have gone back, the evenings are getting darker and, for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to dust off the smart trainer and turn your attention to indoor training.To mark the start of the indoor cycling season, Zwift is offering 15% off its latest Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 and 20% off the standalone Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 smart trainer.The 'Clocks Back. Ride On.' promotion runs for just 48 hours, starting on Monday 26 October and ending at 11:59pm on Tuesday 27 October.The limited-time offer brings the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 down to 934.99 / $1,104.99 / 1,019.99, while the standalone KICKR CORE 2 is reduced to 399.99 / $439.99 / 439.99.Unlike Zwift's existing 10% promotion, which runs until March 2027, these larger discounts are available for only two days and cannot be combined with other offers. UK Get the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 for 934.99 US Get the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 for $1,104.99 Europe Get the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 for 1,019.99 UK Get the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 for 399.99 US Get the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 for $439.99 Europe Get the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 for 439.99Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 934.99 / $1,104.99 / 1,019.99 Zwift Ride brings the benefits of a smart bike without the cost. Zwift If you're looking to commit to indoor training this winter, Zwift Ride offers a convenient alternative to repeatedly mounting your outdoor bike on a turbo trainer.The setup pairs Zwift's purpose-built Smart Frame with Wahoo's latest KICKR CORE 2, delivering a complete indoor cycling experience without the premium price tag of many dedicated smart bikes. Zwift Ride's adjustability makes it easy to share in a household. Zwift The frame's adjustable fit makes it suitable for a wide range of riders, while integrated handlebar controls enable virtual gear changes, steering and navigation through Zwift's virtual worlds.With the KICKR CORE 2 taking care of resistance, climbs feel progressively harder as the gradient increases, helping bring a more realistic feel to indoor sessions.There's also the convenience of having a permanent setup ready to ride whenever you've got a spare half-hour, without having to bring your road bike indoors.Usually retailing for 1,099.99 / $1,299.99 / 1,199.99, the Zwift Ride V2 is now available for 934.99 / $1,104.99 / 1,019.99, saving 165 / $195 / 180. UK Get the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 for 934.99 US Get the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 for $1,104.99 Europe Get the Zwift Ride V2 with KICKR CORE 2 for 1,019.99Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 399.99 / $439.99 / 439.99 The KICKR CORE 2 come with Zwift's Cog and Click. Zwift Not everyone needs a dedicated indoor bike, and if you've already got a suitable road or gravel bike, the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 offers a more affordable route into smart training.Wahoo's updated direct-drive trainer retains the proven formula of its predecessor while introducing improved connectivity and other refinements designed to make getting started on Zwift easier.It boasts a claimed power accuracy of +/- 2 per cent, can replicate inclines of up to 16 per cent and supports sprint efforts of up to 1,800 watts, making it more than capable of handling everything from easy recovery spins to demanding interval sessions.The Zwift Cog and Click system also simplifies compatibility, accommodating most 8- to 13-speed drivetrains and providing virtual gear changes without the need for a traditional cassette. The KICKR CORE 2 is an excellent smart trainer. Simon von Bromley / Our Media In our review, the KICKR CORE 2 earned an impressive 4.5-star rating, with its solid construction and straightforward operation among the highlights.With 20% off for 48 hours, the trainer is reduced from 499.99 / $549.99 / 549.99 to 399.99 / $439.99 / 439.99, knocking 100 / $110 / 110 off the usual asking price.The offer expires at 11.59pm UK time on Tuesday 27 October, so there's only a short window to secure the additional saving. UK Get the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 for 399.99 US Get the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 for $439.99 Europe Get the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 for 439.99

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The fastest man at the British National Hill-Climbing Championships was not awarded the overall win due to being a junior rider.Nationals took place on Porlock Toll Road in Somerset on Sunday, with the fastest time of the day set by 16-year-old Ezra Bateman, but the rider from Scarborough didnt appear atop the Open podium.Bateman, who will turn 17 next week, stopped the clock at the top of the 6.6km-long hill climb after 14 minutes and 31 seconds, registering a time that was 0.2 seconds faster than that of Ed Laverack (Assos UK Race Team), who was crowned the winner of the open category for the second time in his career.Riding in the familiar colours of Decathlon CMA CGM Juniors, Bateman was the last of the juniors to set off on Sunday, when climbers had to contend with extremely gusty conditions as they scaled the steep flanks of Exmoors tallest hill, amid the aftermath of Storm Boelo. Up out of the saddle for much of the long course (6.6km with an average gradient of 5.5%), he caught and passed numerous other riders enroute to victory and beat his nearest rival in the junior category by almost half a minute. However, the second-placed junior, Oliver Swinburn (Velo Club Lincoln), finished in a very impressive time of 14:58, making his the fourth fastest ride of the whole day. But Neither Bateman nor Swinburn will appear in the Open results, because the senior and junior races are separate events, despite being ridden concurrently, a situation that has caused a flurry of comments on social media. Bateman took the decision with a degree maturity that shines through in performances on the bike, and when asked by The British Continental whether he should have been awarded the Open championship title, he said: To be honest, no, because its a different category. Even if I set the fastest time, the two categories are different.(Image credit: Markovich James Photography)"Ezra Bateman's achievement in recording the fastest time of the day, and becoming Junior Open National Hill Climb Champion, at just 16 years old was exceptional and highlights the exciting young talent coming through our sport," Tim Smith, the new Chair of the CTT, told Cycling Weekly."Equally, congratulations to Ed Laverack on becoming Senior Open National Hill Climb Champion for the second time, a fantastic achievement in an incredibly competitive field. "Age categories have long been an important part of CTT's history and heritage, providing opportunities for riders of all ages to compete, gain recognition and achieve success at national level. They are part of what makes time trialling such an inclusive and accessible sport.Addressing the question of why Bateman wasn't awarded the overall title, Smith said: It's all run as one event, but within that event there are different categories and different National Championships. So we have the junior National Championships, the open National Championships, the women's National Championships and the junior women's National Championships. Those are the titles we award. And when you enter, the system allocates you to a category based on your gender and your and your age. That's why Ezra was put into the junior category.These things will happen, when you have someone who is clearly as extremely talented as he [Bateman] is, Smith continued. I know it was discussed in previous years for the hill climb, when it was thought Harry Hudson might win it. But that didn't happen in the end. We have had similar scenarios. even earlier this year, with Leon Adkins, when he won the junior closed circuit at the Road Bike Champs. He won the junior, but his time was good enough that it would have given him third place in the overall as well. He was given junior national champion as opposed to the third in the overall.With his 17th birthday falling next week, will have to wait until 2028 to see Bateman race in the Open ranks, but clearly a powerful force is coming.In the other categories, Illi Gardner (Cardiff Ajax CC) won the womens event, while Mabli Phillips (Shibden CC) claimed the junior womens hill climb title. Full reports to come. Christopher Scott was crowned Para Champion, and Geoff Pickin the 2026 Handcycle Champion.

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