Rain. Sleet. Snow. Wind. Fog. Sun. Look out of the window this time of year and it's easy to see why some riders retreat to the turbo. But for all the advances in virtual worlds and pain-cave perfection, there's still something soulless about slogging away in a spare room.
Why winter beats the turbo
Indoor training has its place — you'll bank the hours and maybe nudge your FTP up by spring. But it's no substitute for the real thing: the warming burn as cold air floods your lungs, a low sunrise breaking through an overcast horizon, the cosy reward of a mid-ride café stop. To get the most of it, though, you need a bike built for the elements. The Forge is exactly that.
The Forge in winter
Renowned for its data-driven, bike-fit-led design and all-day comfort, the Forge has another side come winter — as at home in the moody, fog-cloaked Yorkshire Dales as it is on the climbs of Mallorca or Calpe. At 7.32kg (size 3) it stays agile on rolling terrain, while its Toray carbon construction is stiff enough to answer a surge of power and compliant enough to absorb the potholes, broken tarmac and grit of a British winter road.
Built for British conditions
The practical details matter most when the weather turns. The Forge has hidden mudguard eyelets, triple bottle mounts for longer days, and a Hope T47 threaded bottom bracket — so it's as happy tackling Buttertubs Pass as it is exploring quiet, frost-lined lanes.
Now with ERE wheels & Vittoria tyres
Every Forge now comes fitted with ERE Research carbon wheels and Vittoria Corsa tyres. The wheels balance speed, aerodynamics and reliability; the tyres add protection without dulling road feel. Together they make every winter mile smoother, more connected and ready for whatever the season throws at you.
Forget the turbo
This winter, embrace the elements and get out there. Explore the Forge — and if you want it set up perfectly for you, start with a professional bike fit.
