Rollers / Indoor Training
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Rollers / Indoor Training
Last week I rode on my rollers after work (fell off too, but that's a different story). It was kinda fun because I could see just how much my riding had improved over the last 8 months.
Rode on the rollers again last night. With bloom being off the rose as to performance improvements, there was nothing but the monotony of pedaling without going anywhere. I can't believe I rode these things all last winter.
I don't think I can make it to Spring.
Rode on the rollers again last night. With bloom being off the rose as to performance improvements, there was nothing but the monotony of pedaling without going anywhere. I can't believe I rode these things all last winter.
I don't think I can make it to Spring.
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Well let spongemom ride next yo you... That should be enough motivation...
In actuality, I find a trainer BORING but if I get disctracted enough its ok...
In actuality, I find a trainer BORING but if I get disctracted enough its ok...
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Every day a winding road
Originally Posted by SpongeDad
Last week I rode on my rollers after work (fell off too, but that's a different story). It was kinda fun because I could see just how much my riding had improved over the last 8 months.
Rode on the rollers again last night. With bloom being off the rose as to performance improvements, there was nothing but the monotony of pedaling without going anywhere. I can't believe I rode these things all last winter.
I don't think I can make it to Spring.
Rode on the rollers again last night. With bloom being off the rose as to performance improvements, there was nothing but the monotony of pedaling without going anywhere. I can't believe I rode these things all last winter.
I don't think I can make it to Spring.
I don't need to train for a race or anything so I see no need for rollers. I can see I mat not ride the trainer as much as I should so I think I am going to opt for a regular stationary bike. Maybe a recumbent.
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Spinnaker - I wouldn't recommend stationary bikes. I don't think they feel much like real bikes at all. There are trainers that don't cost that much if you already have a bike.
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Rollers are OK but never seamed to get much of a workout from them, however they are more engaging than a trainer. Having said that, I prefer the trainer for a good workout. Break open the mp3 player and blast some Everclear
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I ordered "The Heart Rate Monitor Workbook for Indoor Cyclists" by Sally Edwards last week and it finally showed up yesterday. I've been flipping through it this morning and it has a ton of indoor workouts that all revolve around heartrate monitoring but I think it is going to be pretty useful to keep the rides interesting actually. They seem pretty detailed in their structure so I think it will break up the monotony pretty well... i hope.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
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Every day a winding road
Originally Posted by SpongeDad
Spinnaker - I wouldn't recommend stationary bikes. I don't think they feel much like real bikes at all. There are trainers that don't cost that much if you already have a bike.
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Originally Posted by LA_Rider
Trainers = boring.
Spin class behind a hottie = not boring.
Spin class behind a hottie = not boring.
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Originally Posted by LA_Rider
Trainers = boring.
Spin class behind a hottie = not boring.
Spin class behind a hottie = not boring.
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Originally Posted by Bibi
Hey, hey, hey! No hotties for SpongeDad!
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rollers(w/stabalizer) / trainner + 50inch tv = great race season next spring
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check these out, they look awesome
saw this on a thread at another forum--one of the guys said $500
sweet
https://www.insideride.com/rollers.htm
saw this on a thread at another forum--one of the guys said $500
sweet
https://www.insideride.com/rollers.htm
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Do you folks wear proper bike shorts w/ padding when on the trainer? I haven't been finding it too necessary, as the lack of road vibration and bumps makes the trainer even comfortable w/ -- well, w/ boxers. Yes, I hit the trainer with boxers, and just boxers (and socks and shoes of course).
I also find I sweat A LOT when on the trainer, to the point where I have a huge puddle of sweat under my bike by the end of a 30 or 45 minute "ride." Does anybody here use one of those sweat-catchers while on the trainer?
I also find I sweat A LOT when on the trainer, to the point where I have a huge puddle of sweat under my bike by the end of a 30 or 45 minute "ride." Does anybody here use one of those sweat-catchers while on the trainer?
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Originally Posted by nickgold
Do you folks wear proper bike shorts w/ padding when on the trainer? I haven't been finding it too necessary, as the lack of road vibration and bumps makes the trainer even comfortable w/ -- well, w/ boxers. Yes, I hit the trainer with boxers, and just boxers (and socks and shoes of course).
I also find I sweat A LOT when on the trainer, to the point where I have a huge puddle of sweat under my bike by the end of a 30 or 45 minute "ride." Does anybody here use one of those sweat-catchers while on the trainer?
I also find I sweat A LOT when on the trainer, to the point where I have a huge puddle of sweat under my bike by the end of a 30 or 45 minute "ride." Does anybody here use one of those sweat-catchers while on the trainer?
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i still wear my shorts, the main reason tho, i find my upper thighs rub on the saddle, so normal shorts cause sore spots for me.
i cant be arse to pay for something to catch the sweat instead i use a normal towel dress along the top tube. comes in handy to wipe the sweat from your face to.
i cant be arse to pay for something to catch the sweat instead i use a normal towel dress along the top tube. comes in handy to wipe the sweat from your face to.
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I wear what the kids today would call a "doo rag." (What ever happened to "bandana"?)
There are also reports that indoor training in the presence of moving air (i.e., a fan) is better for you in addition to being way more comfortable.
There are also reports that indoor training in the presence of moving air (i.e., a fan) is better for you in addition to being way more comfortable.
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Originally Posted by SpongeDad
I wear what the kids today would call a "doo rag." (What ever happened to "bandana"?)
There are also reports that indoor training in the presence of moving air (i.e., a fan) is better for you in addition to being way more comfortable.
There are also reports that indoor training in the presence of moving air (i.e., a fan) is better for you in addition to being way more comfortable.
And I thought that the dude wearing boxers "and only boxers" on the trainer was too much info!
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LOL for a bunch of leg-shaving ninnies you guys are sure sensitive.
The towel + dew rag tips are appreciated. The fan is something I just thought of today, and yes, it helped.
Btw, I added a T-shirt today -- not very comfortable, but it caught a lot of sweat heheh. I think I may switch to my regular bike shorts and synthetic T-shirt, if for nothing else than that nice sweat-wicking action.
The towel + dew rag tips are appreciated. The fan is something I just thought of today, and yes, it helped.
Btw, I added a T-shirt today -- not very comfortable, but it caught a lot of sweat heheh. I think I may switch to my regular bike shorts and synthetic T-shirt, if for nothing else than that nice sweat-wicking action.
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Originally Posted by nickgold
Do you folks wear proper bike shorts w/ padding when on the trainer? I haven't been finding it too necessary, as the lack of road vibration and bumps makes the trainer even comfortable w/ -- well, w/ boxers. Yes, I hit the trainer with boxers, and just boxers (and socks and shoes of course).
I also find I sweat A LOT when on the trainer, to the point where I have a huge puddle of sweat under my bike by the end of a 30 or 45 minute "ride." Does anybody here use one of those sweat-catchers while on the trainer?
I also find I sweat A LOT when on the trainer, to the point where I have a huge puddle of sweat under my bike by the end of a 30 or 45 minute "ride." Does anybody here use one of those sweat-catchers while on the trainer?
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Go to the gym...
I was never distracted on a spinner... because they're were "friends" around me to talk to
Tour De Franz DVD's... But I agree with most... the indoor thing is pretty monotonous.. and lonely... geez... I'm going out for a ride...
LOL
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I was never distracted on a spinner... because they're were "friends" around me to talk to
Tour De Franz DVD's... But I agree with most... the indoor thing is pretty monotonous.. and lonely... geez... I'm going out for a ride...
LOL
-Peter