I can't be the only one...

[marni]

since I got a trainer, which I requested, for Christmas, I was relieved to see some positive comments among all of the negative comments. I did an hour the other day and didn't find it too boring, but that is probably because I did the same thing which I do at the gym to work on cardio which is to plug myself into a podrunner intervals podcast, close my eyes and go with the music. I will probably eventually find a way to set up a portable dvd in the garage so that I can do some spinnervals along with the race day video which came with the trainer.

I requested the trainer because due to life changes, I no longer have three or four days free to ride outside. I go in for a training 2x a week, as does my FIL wihci takes up four mornings leaving me one weekday plus the weekend which is usually occupied with chores, taking care of dad etc. Add to that the fact that the weather around here has been really terrible and was terrible all this summer and I am hoping that the trainer will allow me to add an hour of extra work on the short gym days and inbetween things on the weekend.

Time will tell, but one of my new years resolutions is getting the last 15 pounds (for a grand total of -140 pounds) off and keep it off. Since I am reaching the age (63) when the energy seems to drop and muscle loss begins, I am fighting that as a double edged sword as well.

[Miranda]

Think I bought my trainer around xmas 2007. I have ridden it twice maybe. Was just sayin' to someone, I'm going to set it back up again. Just for maybe some shorter spins.

I have a couple DVDs. Yes, you need fan. Rollers would be better, but I fear crashing on my bad wreck shoulder. I'm not getting re-injured "inside", of all things lol.

I teach Spinning at a couple gyms. My current winter schedule is 6 classes a week. I have a lot of students that are outdoor riders and runners this time of year.

I know the spin bikes are different, but there are positives....

When I am riding as a student, I enjoy just closing my eyes, getting into the music, and picturing my favorite road. Sometimes I tune everything out, and just focus on my pedal stroke. No cars, dogs, etc. You have company, and hopefully a motivating great instructor.

I love teaching.

[malkin]

Crashing on (off?) rollers isn't like crashing for real.
You haven't got any momentum, because you aren't moving, so you don't really come down hard like you do on the road.

There's some awkwardness and a tremendous clattering, but really it's about like standing in the garage straddling your bike and then dumping the bike over, except that everything is a little higher, because of the height of the roller. The extra height is in an advantage, because it gives a bit more time to clip out. I've never gotten actually hurt falling from the rollers, a few scrapes, a bit of embarrassment, but that's really it. I always ride in the hall, with the wall quite close on the right. I rarely need it, but I know it's there and I can touch it if I want. The few times I've gone off, I've gotten a foot down and the bike just has tipped over and I end up straddling the bike and rollers and with a little reorganization, I'm good to go.

One time I was in the bath when Brewer crashed off the rollers in the hall and it sounded like the roof had fallen in, but he was laughing, and just got back on.

We've ended up with skid marks on the wall a few times, but they clean off rather easily.

[OakLeaf]

Also a hole burned in your carpet, and/or a flat spot in your tire (btdt)


Been a long time, but I don't think I came off but maybe three times learning to ride rollers. Still, if I had an unstable joint, I might be leery too.