Yes, that was my problem. I did not have the roller snug enough. Last night I gave
it three more turns after the roller just touched the rear tire.

I also used the 'riser' and found that there was enough resistance to get
out of the saddle for short periods In fact my fanny feels a bit stretched
from the standing efforts...

Thanks,

Jerry

1) I stand beside my bicycle, facing the bicycle, with the top tube right in front of me.

2) I lift my right leg and step over the top tube, with a motion as though I were climbing stairs, 3 at a time.

The saddle doesn't even come into the picture. If it did, something has gone terribly wrong.

I dismount the same way, but of course, with the steps in reverse.

Pictures or it didn't happen

Jerry

I'm not dressed in cycling attire here because the picture was taken this evening in my garage, and it's COLD here right now, but it should give you some idea what I'm talking about.

I'm standing by my bicycle, facing my bicycle, with the top tube in front of me ... and I'm lifting my right leg and stepping, comfortably, over the top tube. Now normally I'd be a bit closer to the bicycle for this move ... but you get the idea.

I've been getting on my bicycle this way for years and years.
.

Sigh, I guess I should have known better to ask a "Randonneur". I belong
to the 50+ *and* the Clydesdale gruppos.

I did enjoy some of your pictures...

Thanks,

Jerry

Yes, in fact you are more flexible than you claim to be. Especially if the bike is up on your trainer.

i prefer mounting from the right, not the left.

Interval cascade session to help develop general aerobic fitness and leg strength:

10/15 min. warmup

7min hard(ish) 2min very easy 6min hard 2min easy, 5 min hard, etc., down to 1min hard, then 10/15 min warm down

The hard(ish) should be hard enough to make talking complete sentences difficult. If you find that you run out of energy before the end, try starting at 6 min or 5 min.

Aim at 90 rpm cadence (1 rev = 1 complete rev of one foot). If you don't have a computer with cadence sensor, you can get a cheap electronic metronome and set it at 180 beats per min - they vary from beep only thro' beep and flashing light to imitation metronome wagging back and forward oon small screen.

#The 180 is once for each foot. This avoids unconsciously pressing down harder with one foot if you set it at 90 bpm.

16" fan +1. You'll sweat buckets. Check with local bike shop for contact details of any local coaches - coaches can give you useful feedback on changing your programme as you get fitter.

I'm sure that someone on the forum can give you details of any turbo training advice books, in the absence of any local coaching advice

Good luck

I used one last year, and used the top step to hold the water bottle, towel etc.... it was pretty handy.

That's just wrong!

same way i do high jumping - jump left foot raised first... but i kick a ball with my right foot and snowboard left leading, so who knows what's up?

I high jump either way ... both feel comfortable for me, and I kick with either foot, and am a "switchhitter" in baseball, hockey, golf, lacrosse etc. ........... but I mount my bicycle with my right leg up and over first. I can do it the other way, and have done it the other way, but it doesn't feel right.