The Sufferfest Blog Get Inspired to Ride with the New Inspiration Collection.

Get out the popcorn — we just launched an entirely new kind of content in the Wahoo SUF app. Open it up and you’ll find our ‘Inspiration’ collection with 31 (!) different cycling films covering everything from adventure stories to documentaries to personal stories. There’s Chasing Legends, a profile of the legendary HTC-Colombia pro team and the incredible Mark Cavendish. Or maybe you want to watch Half the Road, an in-depth look at women’s cycling and the fight for equality. Want to escape? Then hit up The Frozen Road for a journey into the arctic circle or Moon Rider to go deep into the mind of an elite athlete trying to succeed on the world stage. Whatever your mood, I’m absolutely positive that we have something in there that you’ll love.   And, since this is a training app - not a cinema - every one of these films has an associated recovery or endurance workout. We haven’t had enough of those types of sessions in our library, but now that space is well and truly covered. So, while you watch, you’ll boost your aerobic fitness or help your body recover from a tough training block. What’s more, we’ve updated all of our training plans to include a selection of these films where appropriate. That means you won’t see so many of the regular Sufferfest workouts at a reduced intensity, an aspect of our plans that could be quite confusing — especially for new Sufferlandrians.   The titles in the first season of Inspiration include: DOCUMENTARY Rising from the Ashes: A Rwandan cycling team -- formed of those who were left orphaned and traumatized by the genocide a decade earlier -- has the dream of getting riders to the Olympics. Half the Road: Explores the world of women's professional cycling, focusing on both the love of sport and the pressing issue of inequality. Kayabike: How a BMX track changes the lives of children in a South African village. The Making of an Hour Record: Professional Cyclist Rohan Dennis wants to set a world record for the farthest distance ridden in one hour. This is the story of how he and his team made history. Il Vecchio Saggio: At 47 years-old, Italian professional cyclist Davide Rebellin still dreams of glory while fighting off aging and the ghosts of his past. Thursday Fields: An abandoned airport outside Manhattan is home to an exciting underground racing scene. Moon Rider: The compelling story of one of the most promising young amateur cyclists in the world who never quite made it on the world stage. Tommeke I’m Just a Big Fan: In Belgium, pro cyclists like Tom Boonen are revered as National Heroes.  Chasing Legends: The story of how the HTC-Colombia team - and their star sprinter Mark Cavendish - made a dramatic impact on the Tour de France.   ADVENTURE Alla Vita: Silke Pan, paralyzed from the waist down, crosses the Pyrenees by handcycle, completing 800 km and 28 passes in just 10 days. I Just Want to Ride: Follows record-setter Lael Wilcox as she races the 2019 Tour Divide, a 2,750 mile self-supported mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico. Thereabouts 1: Two brothers ride across the red heart of Australia to the iconic Uluru. Thereabouts 2: Four professional cyclists ride from Boulder, Colorado to Moab, Utah, rediscovering the things they love about riding. The Frozen Road: A 24-year old British man rides to the edge of the Canadian arctic. Alone. A Dog's Life 1: Follows one of the world’s best freeride mountain bikers, Brendan Fairclough, as he and his friends attempt amazing tricks in exoctic locations. A Dog's Life 2: More adventures from Brendan Fairclough and friends -- this time in Chatel, France. Bande de Sauvages: A young team of amateur French cyclists dream of becoming true professionals. Earth Cycle Series: Over the course of five videos, our host rides across Scandinavia and shares his adventures with us.   PROFESSIONAL CYCLING INSIDER The Holy Week: Through the eyes of riders and team staff, The Holy Week tells the story from the eve of the Tour of Flanders right through until the tense finale on the Roubaix velodrome.  Crescendo: Documents the final chapter of the 2018 Giro d’Italia. Reves d'Enfer: Follows four aspiring pro cyclists as they prepare for the 2015 edition of the under-23 Paris-Roubaix.  Wolfpack Insider - Tour of Colombia: Behind-the-scenes as the Quickstep professional cycling team attempts to win the Tour of Colombia. Wolfpack Insider - Running with Wolves: Behind-the-scenes as the Quickstep professional cycling team runs the gauntlet of spring classics. Colombia Connection: How an upstart group of Colombian Cyclists captured the hearts of the public during the Giro d’Italia.   My personal favorites from Season 1? It’s tough to choose only a few, but I loved Kayabike — an absolutely beautiful story that really shows how bikes (and good people) can change lives. I found the quiet, melancholy Changement de Roux to be a powerful statement about, well, finding a way to survive. Mike Cotty’s Across the Mountains just makes you want to go and do something really, really difficult. And, lastly, I loved The Making of an Hour Record because I know just how hard our Head of Sports Science, Neal Henderson, works for moments like that.Speaking of moments, the launch of ‘Inspiration’ is a huge moment for us and is another step in our journey to be the best training app in the world. There is more to come. Not only will Season 2 drop early in the new year, but we have more surprises coming your way in 2021. Thank you for trusting us with helping you become the best athlete possible. Now, pass that popcorn…. –David McQuillen, Chief Suffering Officer     To experience Inspiration and the rest of the SUF training app, start your 14-day free trial now.   [button title="Start Free Trial" link="/pages/get-started" class="primary"]