Since Monday, 23 May 2020, there has been a contact ban in Germany, and in some federal states there is even a curfew. To protect themselves and their fellow human beings, more and more athletes are therefore turning to sport at home or roller training. However, every motivated biker knows the number one motivation killer: boredom during roller training. Good thing there's a challenge for everything. We present the currently popular coronavirus challenges.
#ORBEA500CHALLENGE: Crisis management at home
To curb the spread of the coronavirus and protect themselves and others, bike manufacturer Orbea is supporting training at home. The aim is to: Stay fit, strengthen the immune system and, above all, banish boredom. The challenge task is to complete 500 kilometres on the home trainer by 31 March. No roller? No problem. Here we show you the best smart trainers on offer. Or you can replace the kilometres with time and collect 500 minutes, for example by running, strength training or relaxing yoga.
It's all very simple via social networks
You can easily register for the Orbea Indoor Challenge via Strava in the Orbea Club. When saving the data only hashtag #Orbea500Challenge and make these units publicly visible so that the team can also see their achievements. To further increase the incentive, Orbea promises enticing prizes and awards for certain intermediate goals. Pictures of training sessions can also be uploaded via Instagram or Facebook under the aforementioned hashtag, the best of which will also be rewarded with interesting prizes.
Orbea is doing everything it can to keep the frustration rate as low as possible. Over the next few days, the Basque company will also be posting live videos on Instagram on various topics.
Anything but boring: #stayathomebikechallenge
If the monotonous pedalling on the home trainer is too unspectacular for you, you should join the #stayathomebikechallenge. Here, true bike acrobats show what can be achieved on a bike within your own four walls. Eternal pedalling on the spot is a thing of the past. Wild jumps over chairs and tables, wheelies in the bedroom, skilful manoeuvring through the garden course - that's today. This challenge is not about excelling in physical feats. It's about cool moves, new tricks, pure fun.
The programme was launched #stayathomebikechallenge by Korbinian Engstler, the shooting star of the bike scene, and his friend Stefan Riedlinger. Appealing for social distancing in times of the corona crisis, the two want to show how bikes and living rooms can be combined.
Many professional and amateur bikers have already joined the #stayathomebikechallenge. Numerous crazy videos and funny pictures have been adorning social media for days.
If you would like to take part, simply upload a cool video of yourself and your bike while banishing boredom using the hashtag #stayathomebikechallenge via Facebook or Instagram. To increase motivation even more, Korbinian's sponsor Raymon is giving away a Hardray Nine 7.0 hardtail to all participants.
Set your own goals with the Zwift Challenges
The online training platform Zwift offers an alternative to social challenges on Instagram, Facebook or Strava - regardless of the coronavirus crisis. Here you can choose from a huge range of challenges. From relaxed regeneration rides and group tours with friends to pain-filled competitions, everything is included. In the process virtual worlds of Watopia, London or Richmond The Smarttrainer can also be ridden in a variety of different ways, taking into account natural conditions such as incline or wind and adjusting the resistance of the Smarttrainer accordingly. To make it even more exciting, you can take on the challenges together with a global community of like-minded people. The downside: the equipment is not exactly cheap to buy ( the best smart trainers on offer) and a monthly fee of 14.99 euros is payable for the use of the software.
