Training & Nutrition - trainer on stairs to simulate mtn biking?

Now that I am getting used to the trainer and rollers that my wife and I bought over the holidays I am considering mixing it up a little, what do you think? Should I try the trainer on the stairs? Or better yet, maybe I should try the rollers on the stairs. I think that it would be a great mountain bike simulation.

Anybody put their trainer in wierd places?

I'm sorry, but I can't quit laughing thinking about someone riding rollers on the stairs. I can just see them falling over backwards and then tumbling down a flight of stairs with the bike still attached to their feet. :eek:

Man no kidding...just elevate the front wheel with some phone books.

Post video. Please.

Chris Boardman used to train on an inclined treadmill to simulate Alpine climbs....


Yep....it looked pretty ridiculous.

I hope you do realise that you won't actually simulate the added resistance from climbing...
All you'd get would be the actual position of the bike, nothing more...

Yup, you're right on that one CdCf. To simulate the added resistance and stress of climbing hills, gear up a few clicks then stand up and climb. This may be a little difficult on the rollers but works very well on a regular indoor resistance trainer.

I like to have a fan blowing real hard in my face while I am on my trainer to simulate riding in a head wind. :-)

buddy

riding the trainer down the stairs would simulate mtn biking VERY well. Good luck.

Post video. Please.

+1 If ever there were a BF Youtube moment this would be it...