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alohaboy
11-16-08, 08:06 PM
I posted in the Training and Nutrition section but only got 1 hit, so I thought I'd try here.
Just to preface, this is probably going to sound like a stupid question. But it isn't my first and won't be my last, so here we go.
I'm going to be getting an indoor trainer next week because I leave for work right around sunrise and don't get home until right around sunset. Obviously when riding outside there is plenty to keep me interested and focused on the ride. I'll probably eventually get a training video or two, but they are pricey, so I think music will help me to stay focused inside for right now.
Could someone suggest how a 1-2 hour training ride would look in music form, I guess a soundtrack more or less? Any genre or artist suggestions are much appreciated. For example I'm kind of thinking the Metallica song "One" would be good in that it starts off slow (warm up) and gradually increases to the really heavy part (hammering). Unfortunately, it's only about 6 minutes which I'm pretty sure isn't nearly long enough for a training ride. :)
Thanks in advance.


cyclefreaksix
11-16-08, 11:03 PM
Spend the money on some quality lights instead :thumb:

barlows
11-17-08, 07:59 AM
+1 on the lights. Once you're familiar with night riding, you'll cherish it as one of your favorite times to ride.


dr. nate
11-17-08, 12:58 PM
Ride at night, or watch some auto racing and try to pedal as fast as you can.

-Nate

StephenH
11-17-08, 04:53 PM
There was some discussion in the Clydesdale forum about making such videos for the snowbound people in the forum. Not sure what the status is. This was videos, not soundtracks per say, but look it up.

alohaboy
11-17-08, 05:55 PM
I did the night riding thing for a while, but just didn't like it, in the morning or at night.
Thanks for the suggestions though.