That's the difference between the South and the North I guess--basements in the north are for many of us our living rooms. Many people have "finished" basements that double as family/rec rooms, offices, etc. They are often just as nice as the rest of the house. So when I speak of my basement I'm not talking a cellar with mold and such. I do sit in front of the TV, and also have a computer program that I can program to different courses, so that it'll change resistance for me to varying inclines along the route, as well as varies time and type of ride, but honestly I still think the trainer sucks! Having people around me is a huge motivational draw for me-whether that be at the gym in a spinning or aerobics class, on the neighborhood streets with my cycling group. I guess I am just too social to enjoy doing anything in the basement by myself during the dead of winter (or any other time )...Anyway, I guess it's just a matter or preference...however I still don't see the need to call people who enjoy other activities in the gym--whether it be aerobics, spinning--while not being a cyclist, etc, "bimbos." I think exercising is great-- no matter what form you enjoy...I honestly enjoy aerobics, and don't consider myself for one minute to be a bimbo--or any of those in my classes, no matter what they look like. And why should I care what they are wearing? Heck just because I like shorts and a tank doesn't mean that other people shouldn't enjoy wearing spandex and bra tops if they want-or that their athletic pursuits are any less because they do... I just think we should be careful not to categorize people who are different than us and think that their motivations or purpose for exercising is any less noble then our own. There are plenty of f*%ed up serious cyclists who are anorexic, bulemic, or deal with drug problems, and plenty more who enjoy purchasing cute cycling outfits to enjoy just like those "aerobic bimbos" (including me!)...rock on...