"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Helmet for trainer intervals?

"Train like you race" they say.

Wondering how many of you hard core types actually wear your (TT) helmet on the trainer. I figure I should, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

God I love this forum.

No.

Next?

do you invite friends and set your trainers up in a paceline?

You should probably wear a helmet because of this post.

I just can't bring myself to do it.

go with your gut.

do you invite friends and set your trainers up in a paceline?

Bwahhhhhh!!!

Too funny.

But seriously, if the OP is training for a TT. A helmet might be a good idea to strengthen those neck muscles and be completely comfortable wearing the same things he's going to be in a race. Nothing worse than wearing something new or something you aren't used to on an event.

I say GO FOR IT. No one in BF is going to see you doing it anyway.

This is a ridiculous question.

Go ride outside before you hurt yourself.

ahhhhhhhhh...



no.

Do you feel like you can properly set up your bike on the trainer? If not, I would say wear the helmet.

people should have to pass an IQ test before being allowed to post in the 33.

:twitchy:

do you invite friends and set your trainers up in a paceline?

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Now that's a quality post.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j47/joemowens/ostrich_head_in_ground_full.jpg

No that I'd like to get lumped in with the OP, but he may have a slightly valid point. After all, he does specify a time trial helmet, so if he's working on his position, actually wearing the helmet may help him make sure he's keeping his head where it needs to be.

At least I sure hope that's what he meant, and he's not worried about falling off.

I've got mine on right now. I didn't click the strap, though--mostly cause the internets make me go dangerous.

Just make sure to put it in the washing machine when you are done.

people should have to pass an IQ test before being allowed to post in the 33.

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:

+1

Just make sure to put it in the washing machine when you are done.

It's pointy though. Can it 'brake' my washing machine?

It's too late to worry about a helmet. The damage appears to have already been done.

lol^^^

I think it's a valid question. I'll be testing my position w/ my helmet on at least once.

For me, and I'm sure others, the default position while suffering is to bury my head and dig deeper. If I look down, that TT helmet sticks up like a dorsal fin and does bad things for my Cda.

Helmet for trainer intervals?

What does a helmet interval look like? On for one minute at max effort, off for 3 min recovery?

Only when I'm doing vo2 max intervals so I don't clunk my head when I pass out.

god i love this forum.

+1

I think it's a valid question. I'll be testing my position w/ my helmet on at least once.

For me, and I'm sure others, the default position while suffering is to bury my head and dig deeper. If I look down, that TT helmet sticks up like a dorsal fin and does bad things for my Cda.

finally a decent answer.

Although I don't think you need to make a habit of it, it might not be a bad idea to videotape yourself in full kit while on the trainer just to tweak some positioning issues.

resume bullying.

If I look down, that TT helmet sticks up like a dorsal fin and does bad things for my Cda.

Interesting, I just saw a report from John Cobb where he found that some people are more aero with the tail down while others are more aero with the tail actually up. Depends on back shape.

From his blog:
"We did test several things and in Brett’s case, because of his flat bike and shoulder shape, he was fastest with the helmet “tail down”. Another rider that I’m going to show for example, had the more common “B” style or rounded back and he was measurably faster with his head aimed down. It is hard to see down the road this way, so we tested several helmets found one that was equal but allowed him to see further ahead, that should be better."

I did a couple years ago, to see how it fit:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/dylancivic/bike3-1.jpg

it would be semi-******** to do intervals in a helmet though, heat is the enemy w/ indoor training.. and there is no point.

I think it is smart to use your TT gear while training, but I just could not bring myself to do it on the trainer. That being said, if you have a mirror setup in the room with your trainer during intervals under load, there would not be a better way to check your position and your ability to hold it. If you have a wind tunnel position you could compare it to what you are doing on the trainer. I know that it is very difficult for me to hold my TT head position on the trainer because I am used to having the front rim of my helmet as a guide. Time Trialists are crazy so ignore the responses from the normal people and if you think it helps go for it. Just make sure you have a big fan in the room.

Yup. Same helmet I had to wear on the school bus. I still lick the windows.

at least this isn't as bad as that tat thread in the 41............oh.

No that I'd like to get lumped in with the OP, but he may have a slightly valid point. After all, he does specify a time trial helmet, so if he's working on his position, actually wearing the helmet may help him make sure he's keeping his head where it needs to be.

At least I sure hope that's what he meant, and he's not worried about falling off.


I think it's a valid question. I'll be testing my position w/ my helmet on at least once.

For me, and I'm sure others, the default position while suffering is to bury my head and dig deeper. If I look down, that TT helmet sticks up like a dorsal fin and does bad things for my Cda.


wow at least some of the people here didn't just join in the herd with their answers, and actually read the thread.

I would do it at least a few times...give that muscle memory of keeping your head in the proper position...

Chad

Interesting, I just saw a report from John Cobb where he found that some people are more aero with the tail down while others are more aero with the tail actually up. Depends on back shape.

From his blog:
"We did test several things and in Brett’s case, because of his flat bike and shoulder shape, he was fastest with the helmet “tail down”. Another rider that I’m going to show for example, had the more common “B” style or rounded back and he was measurably faster with his head aimed down. It is hard to see down the road this way, so we tested several helmets found one that was equal but allowed him to see further ahead, that should be better."

I find that hard to believe, but I'll look into it further, thanks.

tough room. i do love this forum though. I don't own a TT helmet at this point, so I don't feel qualified to answer. Does everyone else?

Bwahhhhhh!!!

Too funny.

But seriously, if the OP is training for a TT. A helmet might be a good idea to strengthen those neck muscles and be completely comfortable wearing the same things he's going to be in a race. Nothing worse than wearing something new or something you aren't used to on an event.

I say GO FOR IT. No one in BF is going to see you doing it anyway.


Sorry but this response is dumber than the first post.... Strengthen those neck muscles??? :roflmao2: