Hate/Hate Relationship with Trainer

[SheFly]

I HATE my trainer. There. I said it. If I am forced to ride the trainer any more this spring, I think I will end up taking a hammer to it. It's spring, and I want to ride my bike OUTSIDE and actually go SOMEWHERE!

Thankfully, the forecast is looking up for the weekend, and they're CLAIMING that the sun will appear today. At this point, I've forgotten what it looks like.

Sorry - had to vent.

SheFly

[LadyinWhite]

You and me both! We had one nice day about a month ago and I went outside - absolutely refused to ride the trainer. Now I'm paying the price. my Girl went back on the trainer this past weekend and I've been riding indoors all week. I'm sore - stiff from not riding for weeks while I scowled at the bad weather.

We are supposed to have nice weather tomorrow and saturday. Here's to us getting outside SOON!

T.

[Crankin]

Hi Cathy,

Well, for the first time I am complaining about the weather, too. Usually I try not to, since I actually like the "changeable" aspect of New England weather. We put our trainers away a couple of weeks ago, since unlike you, we are only training for ourselves, not racing. I can't bring myself to take it out of the closet! So, on my vacation week, when i planned to ride at least 150-200 miles, I have ended up going to the Thoreau Club. Since I barely go there anymore, the first 2 days were fun, but now I am just pissed! My husband doesn't belong there anymore, so yesterday we put on our rain gear and went for a 2.5 mile walk around the hill, just to get outside!
Today looks like it might be salvagable in the late PM. I might ride my commuter bike to CVS later this morning and then take a real ride later. Looks like almost 70 degrees on Sunday!

[stacie]

The house next door to me is for sale. YOu might miss the change of seasons though.

[rij73]

I hear you about the weather... I don't have a trainer, but have already found myself wanting one even though I've only had a bike for 2 or 3 weeks! I expected to be able to ride it much more by now. Pesky weather...

[SheFly]

The house next door to me is for sale. YOu might miss the change of seasons though.

LOL! But where are you - after this "spring" I might be convinced

SheFly (who is really Canadian, so shouldn't be complaining AT ALL)

[SheFly]

Robyn - I typically don't complain either, but I am SO SORE from riding the trainer (it's so different from being able to actually ride your bike on the road).

I am planning on two races this weekend, and the forecast is for sunny skies and warm(-ish) temps - YAY!

I am also planning on heading out for a ride this afternoon. Enjoy yours!

SheFly

[crazycanuck]

Shefly..you can always move down yonder to Australia. No need for a trainer...well perhaps when it's one of those 40c humid days in Perth when you wonder when the Fremantle dr will start blowing..(it's a wind..)

Can i say it's 18c tonight & it feels nippy outside

C

[Jo-n-NY]

Count me in on being really upset with the weather. I got some outdoor riding in with the early DST, put the trainer away and for sure do not want to take it out again. I just keep buying my time over the last couple of weeks.

I think there is a light at the end of the tunnel beginning with this weekend and into next week. I sure do hope that nice weather is here to stay once it comes.

~ JoAnn

[Crankin]

Thanks for the offer; no moving for me... I have already lived in "endless summer" for about 21 years, in 2 different states.
The sun is shining!!!!

[roadie gal]

I was going to put up a thread just like this, but you guys on the East Coast win. I've had one good day out on the road before it started to snow again. But it was only a dusting here, not the deluge you got. *sigh* Spring!

[Thorn]

I hear ya....we got this pretty little weekend at the end of March and then it has been rain, 8" of snow and more rain since then. It was another 2 weeks on that darn trainer. Arrrggghhh!!!!

Of course, DH and I both played hooky Tuesday afternoon and went riding. This weekend is looking great around here. My concern now, though, is now that it is finally nice will we behave ourselves this weekend or overdo it?!?!?!

[SheFly]

My concern now, though, is now that it is finally nice will we behave ourselves this weekend or overdo it?!?!?!

Don't know about you, but I am definitely on the overdo bandwagon . Two races this weekend..... Plus some riding. And all OUTSIDE!

SheFly

p.s.
I think I see the sun out there!

[Veronica]

I actually find the trainer and Spinervals are really good for focusing my training. I don't like it as much, but if I am ever to be able to complete the Triple Crown stage races ( 3 of the hardest double centuries in CA) I need to continue my relationship with my trainer.

V.

[Thorn]

I actually find the trainer and Spinervals are really good for focusing my training. . . . I need to continue my relationship with my trainer.
V.

Yeah...I suppose...if you want to keep me honest, I have to admit that the time I spent on the trainer this winter has really paid off (so maybe there is such a little respect in that hate/hate relationship--just a little). This was the first winter we used something like Spinervals and the difference is amazing.

However, I think I agree, Shefly....it is screaming to be an overdo weekend and I'm sure there will be a rainy day soon enough where I can recover on that darn trainer