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Originally posted by Rick Draper
Want me to try and fire the videos I have onto a DVD and send them to you?

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BORINGGGGG!!!! but as i only got into cycling tis summer, same issue, not sure what to go for over the winter. Also depending what bike you have you don't really want to be riding your summer bike outside in winter!

Want me to try and fire the videos I have onto a DVD and send them to you?

Cheers for all the replies, they are never going to be a patch on cycling outdoors; however, a turbo trainer would be very helpful in the winter.

I'm off to have a look at these Sufferfest videos in a sec as a few people have mentioned them.

I have one from halfords too - i bought the expensive one - its shit

I bought a load of sufferfest videos but I'd rather shove wasps up my arse than give myself a beasting on a turbo trainer!

I got mine on offer from Halfords last year. Personally really enjoy it.... Set up a man cave with a decent box set to watch - or even better try and find something inspirational to watch and motivate you. Personally I don't like indoor HiT training - I puke too easy when I overheat! I need the air blowing in my face when I do intervals. I prefer mine to put a couple of hours in concentrating on peddling technique and keeping a high cadence, then alternating to slow seated grinding in a high gear. I ride outside for lots if the winter - but when it got Icy after Christmas it was a god send

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How much for the trainer ed?

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Originally posted by Rick Draper
I've got a turbo trainer. Its worse than hell.

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I've got an Elite turbo and block which I used last winter - you shouldn't really use it like a treadmill or static bike as it's boring and a waste of time; you should do spin style stuff on it or HIT. It's amazing how much sweat you can produce in a 30-45min session if you follow a proper regime!

Since moving house I've been closer to a gym so go and do spin there instead, so will be putting my turbo up for sale (hint hint).

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I have a turbo trainer, nice and stable. Just don't buy a cheep one as they never seem to be great!

Rollers are lethal!

Much like a treadmill, I can imagine being fine for a short period but crap for anything more than 20/30 mins

Much better to jump on the bike and go outside. Decent set of lights doesn't cost much and bikes don't take long to clean.

What don't you like about it?

I've got a turbo trainer. Its worse than hell.

I'll be after turbo soon too.

Hi,

For any of you with road bikes, do you train over winter indoors? If so, do you use a turbo trainer or rollers?

I'm looking for feedback from anyone who uses either, as I'm sure there are pros and cons to both.