EEEKKK!!! I rode on a trainer....

[Wahine]

So RnR, a very interesting turn of events for you. You think you were surprised to see me in the MTB forum. That's nothing compared to how surprised I was to see this thread!!

I don't really think I'll congratulate you. Riding the trainer is not fun in my opinion and therefore does not qualify for congratulations. However...

Wow, that's great!! Talk about mental toughness.

As for ways to make it easier. I'm not going to bother because I really don't think the trainer is where you want to be and the moment the weather is even slightly better, you'll be back outside. Good on ya for it.

[rocknrollgirl]

Thanks W...I freakin' HATED IT...more than I can tell you...the storm has passed finally, we only got rain..Thank God...so I am back outside asap.

So it will remain for bluebell and I...A simple act of desperation.

And my hat is off to ALL of you that do this regularly...you guys have some mental toughness....I would do it too if it were my only choice for a ride...
but YIKES....

Hey, at least I did not miss a workout!

[roadie gal]

I have resigned myself to the trainer for the 6 months of winter up here. If the roads aren't covered with snow, they're covered with gravel that they put down for traction.

I have mine set up in front of a DVD player, too. It's the only thing that keeps me sane. ...well, maybe... I'm starting to have dreams about Coach Troy.

[Wahine]

I have resigned myself to the trainer for the 6 months of winter up here. If the roads aren't covered with snow, they're covered with gravel that they put down for traction.

I have mine set up in front of a DVD player, too. It's the only thing that keeps me sane. ...well, maybe... I'm starting to have dreams about Coach Troy.

Sooooo, it's raining pretty hard here today. Normally I would bail on my outdoor hill ride but I'm toughing it out today. Thanks for the inspiration.

[smithcyn42]

I got a trainer in December, and BOY IS IT HARD!!! On the up side, I read in Triathlete Magazine that every hour on the trainer is the equivalent of 1.5 hours outside!

[emily_in_nc]

I got a trainer in December, and BOY IS IT HARD!!! On the up side, I read in Triathlete Magazine that every hour on the trainer is the equivalent of 1.5 hours outside!

I believe it - there's no coasting on the trainer. So I do my 45 minutes on the trainer and figure it's like an hour+ ride outdoors. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

Emily