you people with trainers at home...

[ny biker]

+1 on using a fan - for me it's a must.

I also turn the thermostat way down to make sure the heat won't come on while I'm on the bike. With that plus the fan, I usually don't need to open the windows.

I put my hair in a ponytail and use a cotton knit headband as a sweatband (regular terry sweatbands are too tight on my head). It looks pretty silly but I live alone so no one sees but me. I keep a microfiber towel on the handlebar to wipe sweat off me every once in a while.

I also wear a lightweight top, usually a Nike dry-fit tank top with a built-in bra.

That generally seems to work for me.

[Pedal Wench]

Same as above -- sports bra and shorts, since no one will see but me. Fan right in front of me, water and remote control in bottle cages.

Good luck with the LWCoaching plan! I'm using Coach Lynda's plan again this year -- start in a few weeks. Can't wait for those 6 hour days on the trainer this winter...

[Irulan]

omg,

6

hours a day on the trainer? I'm shooting for an hour, maybe 2, 3-4 x a week. Then again, I'm going for the non-conpetitive/stay in shape program. LW has some pretty serious programs out there.

I went for the box fan, sweat band and open window today: much better. Even tho I kind of have a cold I went light but at least I went. For me, some of it is trying to make a new habit, routine where there hasn't been one before.