Spinning in the summer?

[indysteel]

It may not come as a surprise that I can certainly overthink things Indysteel, I would love to ride with you some Sunday afternoon - get to learn new routes & meet someone from TE at the same time!

I live in Speedway and would love to know what routes you took in Zionsville - I am only about 15 minutes away. This weekend I am planning on hitting Eagle Creek. Johnson County is beautiful as well, so am looking forward to meeting you when my skills have progressed a little and we can get our schedules together.

I had you confused with someone else on TE. Someone east of Indianapolis had told me of a trail that goes down to Richmond.

Catrin,

The route that I did starts at 106th and Michigan. It's the route that Nebo Ridge (the bike shop at that location) has marked for its training ride. I didn't do the training ride; I just followed the route. The shorter route is about 18 miles and the longer route is 27 or so. If you stop into Nebo, they'll likely be able to give you a map, but the route is typcially marked with orange Dan Henrys that are a circle with an "N" in the middle. My guess is that they'll be re-marking it soon with the training riding starting up in April. There's not a lot of traffic on the route, and it's a great way to get used to riding on the road.

[Catrin]

Catrin,

The route that I did starts at 106th and Michigan. It's the route that Nebo Ridge (the bike shop at that location) has marked for its training ride. I didn't do the training ride; I just followed the route. The shorter route is about 18 miles and the longer route is 27 or so. If you stop into Nebo, they'll likely be able to give you a map, but the route is typcially marked with orange Dan Henrys that are a circle with an "N" in the middle. My guess is that they'll be re-marking it soon with the training riding starting up in April. There's not a lot of traffic on the route, and it's a great way to get used to riding on the road.

Thanks - The 106th street route sounds like a good "next step" out of Eagle Creek. When I am fully comfy with the new pedals and riding on streets I will contact you about a Johnson County ride I do know Nebo Ridge, that is where my Long Haul Trucker is coming from.

WindingRoad, that sounds great - and your ride starts at Eagle Creek which is kind of serving as my "cycling nursery" I will PM you later this spring and see when I can tag along! I just want to make sure that I am safe enough for others to ride around Ride, Ride, Ride

[ivorygorgon]

Another reason to spin: Interval training. I am a fairly new road rider (3 group rides now, I think), but I can tell you already that it is much more steady state riding than intervals.

Also, for me, spinning is just plain fun. I won't forsake spinning for road riding any time soon. Although I am planning on doing road rides during the week (before it gets too hot), when it stays lighter, I will still be going to my 3 weekly spin classes.