Originally Posted by
wolfchild
I disagree with you....There is huge big difference between a 2 hour spin on a stationary bike in an air conditioned room and a 6 hour ride outdoors in a 90+++ degree heat...Riding a stationary bike indoors in an air conditioned room won't acclimatize your body and create other physiological adaptations which are required for long distance rides outdoors.
Riding a stationary bike is much better than nothing but there are all sorts of road-riding skills/experiences that it doesn't address.
Originally Posted by
wolfchild
So the most effective way to train for long distance rides in hot weather is to ride outdoors.
The OP is training for (relatively) moderate distances in cool weather.