Originally Posted by steelbikeguy

I had a set of Weyless rollers for quite a while. Perhaps this is something to learn while you are young, with good reflexes and the ability to heal quickly??

The Weyless rollers had steps that worked quite nicely for getting you started and for having to bail out when you drifted too close to the edge of the drums. I've been surprised that others didn't routinely offer similar steps.

As noted, rollers do reward a smooth pedaling style and strictly penalize a rough pedal stroke. Excessive upper body motion is similarly discouraged.

Oddly enough, I always thought it was easier to ride rollers no-hands than with hands. The hands are where you inadvertently apply erratic steering inputs (while reaching for a bottle, wiping sweat off of your brow, etc).
In my archives, I find that I have a photo of myself riding my Raleigh Gran Sport no-hands on the Weyless rollers in my folks' basement.....




Steve in Peoria