OK guys, I've read some posts here saying one should be doing 250-350km per week. Well for me that is never going to happen because I just can't get out during the week too often. But I do manage a couple of indoor sessions on the wind trainer per week.
So my question is what is the equivalent road distance for an hour wind trainer session? I know this is almost impossible to answer due to the number of variables but I thought it might be a bit of fun to throw around some ideas. For example I read elsewhere that 40 minutes on the trainer is the equivalent of one hour on the road.
So my question is what is the equivalent road distance for an hour wind trainer session? I know this is almost impossible to answer due to the number of variables but I thought it might be a bit of fun to throw around some ideas. For example I read elsewhere that 40 minutes on the trainer is the equivalent of one hour on the road.
Yeah, heard that too. Don't know the answer, I think it 'depends'.
My biggest problem is dealing with the boredom...I can thrash myself on the road, there's always someone to chase down or a PB to beat.
This is from my favourite bike training site. Worth reading (and his other stuff too)
OK guys, I've read some posts here saying one should be doing 250-350km per week. Well for me that is never going to happen because I just can't get out during the week too often. But I do manage a couple of indoor sessions on the wind trainer per week.
So my question is what is the equivalent road distance for an hour wind trainer session? I know this is almost impossible to answer due to the number of variables but I thought it might be a bit of fun to throw around some ideas. For example I read elsewhere that 40 minutes on the trainer is the equivalent of one hour on the road.
Any thoughts?
I hate the wind trainer.. Its the most boring thing on the planet.
Anway I loaned it to the kathy to learn how to change gears on
OK guys, I've read some posts here saying one should be doing 250-350km per week. Well for me that is never going to happen because I just can't get out during the week too often. But I do manage a couple of indoor sessions on the wind trainer per week.
So my question is what is the equivalent road distance for an hour wind trainer session? I know this is almost impossible to answer due to the number of variables but I thought it might be a bit of fun to throw around some ideas. For example I read elsewhere that 40 minutes on the trainer is the equivalent of one hour on the road.
There isn't really a distance, but then, distance isn't how you best get a measure on your training - it's about time and intensity levels (and recovery!).
The way to make wind trainers not boring (!) is to have a plan, I'd almost never suggest doing E1 work on a spinner, it's just too boring, but for short, high intensity stuff, they're ideal. You don't get a chance to get bored.
A friend of mine had some bumper stickers made up that said
No valuables or cash carried on board. I'm married
Zoom
(I know I know, I shouldn't drink red wine when I'm on the newsgroup. I did go for a two hour mountain bike ride this arvo in the drizzling rain and gale force winds, AND got lost, so it wasn't a completely wasted day. One of our riders is flying to the sunny city of Melbourne in a few days time to compete in the wood chopping at the Royal Show. Say hello to Rob Simms if you're there.)
Well, she rides with me most of the time, and works similar hours.
Besides, it's not that hard to put in 50km a day in the morning between 6am -7:20am. Then I ride to work. Run or swim at lunch. Then I ride home. I usually get home eight-ish.
I haven't been on an air trainer for 5 years. My old cycling coach told me that a air trainer works the wrong muscles in your legs (less quads, more hamstring).
Well, she rides with me most of the time, and works similar hours.
OK that works.. Has she got a sister? Kathy keeps crashing.
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Besides, it's not that hard to put in 50km a day in the morning between 6am -7:20am. Then I ride to work. Run or swim at lunch. Then I ride home. I usually get home eight-ish.
I finally have a job where I dont have to get up at 5 I am bloody well going to enjoy it 🙂
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Well, she rides with me most of the time, and works similar hours.
Besides, it's not that hard to put in 50km a day in the morning between 6am -7:20am. Then I ride to work. Run or swim at lunch. Then I ride home. I usually get home eight-ish.
But that doesn't quite give you 60-80 hours work a week, unless you work a full 7 days. AFAIK, 40-50 hours of work is more than enough.
