Originally Posted by
ancker
I've put in nearly 3 times the time/miles on the trainer than I have on the road. This is mostly due to buying a hybrid in March '10, liking it a lot but needing more speed to keep up with buddies. Then getting a Road bike in June. I rode a bunch outside up until it started getting cold, but nothing serious. Since then I've been riding with a bit more purpose.
All that said, I can't wait to get on the road again. My longest ride ever was on the trainer (27 miles). I can't wait to at least double it on the road this spring.
I've gotten my mountain bike back out of storage and am going to use that on the really ugly days.
I don't want to ruin my road bike. I'm also looking at picking up a use cyclocross bike.
Right now, with my limited funds, it's either gear-up for riding outside or just invest in a good trainer set-up.
I have the sneaking suspicion that I will not be happy unless I'm outside. The weather doesn't bother me.
I work outside anyway and have a very physical job. What bothers me are the road conditions.