With the advent of virtual training apps and the gamification of smart trainers, trainer season has become a year-round affair for some. For others, those apps and smart trainers almost take the “pain” out of “pain cave.” Almost.

Regardless of your reason for it, indoor training is infinitely more enjoyable now than it was even a decade ago. With the Zaffiro Home Trainer tire, it’s also easier on your racing gear. The Zaffiro’s construction emphasizes longevity over on-road performance – which is wasted on a trainer or rollers – making it one of the most effective investments possible when calculated in terms of pennies per virtual mile. Trainers eat tacky, supple racing tires fast, but the Zaffiro is equal to the abuse.