indoor training

[zounds]

this is my first time training during the winter, and I'm in Chicago which invariably means I can't always ride outdoors. I have rollers which I've started to use, but I'm still pretty new to them. I'm also looking to take spinning classes but I'm wondering how cyclists use them for more intensive training. any tips on using rollers/spinning to their advantages? how do you guys train in the winter?

[TsPoet]

any tips on using rollers/spinning to their advantages? how do you guys train in the winter?

Spinervals
http://www.spinervals.com/
Although I could never do a spinerval on a roller, I don't have an ER close enough.

[7rider]

I do Spinervals on rollers. I just don't stand when they say stand. I just up my cadence at that point.

Search on "rollers" in this forum and you can find lots of tips on using them and their benes. There is also a forum here dedicated specifically to Spinning.

[Irulan]

I use several training programs that I got from Lynda Wallenfels

lwcoaching.com Lots of options. I like using my own music and getting an email every day telling me what to do.

[Pedal Wench]

I use several training programs that I got from Lynda Wallenfels

lwcoaching.com Lots of options. I like using my own music and getting an email every day telling me what to do.

A second "AMEN!" to Coach Lynda's plans. I have a prebuilt and it REALLY helps with a specific goal, but it also makes indoor training more interesting when you're following a specific workout. I don't have time to get bored when I'm timing intervals.

[tulip]

Thanks for the lwcoaching link. I look forward to checking it out.