For all those who hate indoors cycling I can say I understand. I’m an old guy (66) who still rides and can unequivocal state indoor riding these days is a whole new and important way to train for races and events. Back in the day all we had were rollers and simple trainers with friction and then along came Computrainer, and power meters and thus began the computerized revolution in training. To this day one thing hasn’t changed, the need for dedicated and effective training. Just one problem, everything gets tedious and boring, inside of outside. What’s great about Zwift is the training plans for the fitness needed to race and events works. Zwift rides include seeing real people, avatars, in real time and reduce the amount of boredom normally associated with indoor trainers and rollers. There are measurable results with real time feedback to keep it interesting. Just one thing is missing, bike handling skills and live race strategy, which only come with outdoor riding. In the end it all, including out door riding, comes down to the dedication and motivation to meet personal goals and that takes grinding through the pain and boredom. For me Zwift has reinvigorated my desire to ride and stay fit. 40 years ago I wondered if I would still be on bike, but here I am working through a 6 week plan to improve my FTP and riding (and finishing) an occasional Zwift race. And you know what? It feels good! Ride on!
We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. czcams.com/users/postUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.
Racing in Zwift is a great way to have fun and stay motivated. Easy goal setting too since there are several categories you can move into as you get fitter.
All good tips! I think one thing to mention is for me specifically and probably a few others, is that we just use this as a fun way to lose weight. Hoping over this window I can incorporate a bit of zwift to help keep me motivated on my weight loss journey.
Great tips! To help reduce sweat dripping everywhere, I wear 2 head bands and have plenty of hand towels at the ready. I rarely have sweat anywhere on my bike.
i bought an mtb and cycle outside in the winter.. its prob 2-3x less efficient than my road bike, so, its a great workout.. and the ice etc improves your handling.. its also a good change from the road bike... and stationary cycling is boring af no matter how you try to gamify it
Yeah, indoors isn't going to improve your technical skills - sadly a lot of people aren't bothered about this. There is a place for it, but in moderation.
Awesome tips, thanks. Just one difference of opinion from me - personally I find goal setting is counter productive. Either I reach the goal, then what, gotta find a new one, or I don't which becomes demotivating. I prefer to just find something I love doing, and do it. This gets me out in all weather, at any time, because that's part of the joy, just doing it is the inspiration, not the destination or goal. That's not to say don't prepare for events, I'm not crazy. But if you're hating riding in the weather, or bored shitless indoor training just to reach some random goal, then is that really helpful? I know everyone is different, but I got sucked into the goal setting thing for years and wondered why I wasn't enjoying what I did. I eventually broke out of the common wisdom and flipped the emphasis, and have never been happier pouring sweat all over my headset. You do you.
Excellent tips. A good friend just introduced me to your channel, and after watching this session (I am in the market for a trainer) and the great tips I picked up before buying one, I am a fan for life.
I agree. I have a really nice setup but only use it when I have to. It helps to make it slightly more tolerable. I see stationary trainers as what bad cyclists are doomed to do in Hell for eternity.
I’ve got a smart trainer, and I agree, Zwift, etc becomes very boring very quickly - my solution ….. rollers !!! You actually feel like you are riding, and you have to balance and concentrate, or you risk crashing in to your breakfast bar 😂
@@JIMMYHIBBS1 Hmmm, i may try rollers one day, but I feel like the outdoors aspect of cycling is one of the pivotal points for me. it doesn't even have to be beautiful scenery but just the feel of the ride on pavement, cracks, grass, gravel, looking for those smooth roads-these small things add up and take away the boredom for me.
@@Charles-kc2vt of course - you can never replicate that - but a 45 min rollers session is enough to keep you feeling bike fit (imo) so you can enjoy those days out even more
Spends a whole chapter talking about protecting your handlebars and bar tape from the corrosive salts in your sweat. Proceeds to cover said handlebars and bar tape with a towel which you just used to soak up sweat from your face to make sure the handlebars will be drenched in sweat. Do as I say and not as I do I guess??
Hi Sam, I'm looking at getting a laptop for my pain cave, what laptop r u using, what power/size is the cpu so that cycling apps will run without breaking up! Thanks 😊
I spent £££’s on a smart trainer and Zwift, etc - and have gone back to my rollers - much more like ‘riding’ and you have to balance and concentrate, or you risk crashing in to the fridge 🤣
For all those who hate indoors cycling I can say I understand. I’m an old guy (66) who still rides and can unequivocal state indoor riding these days is a whole new and important way to train for races and events.
Back in the day all we had were rollers and simple trainers with friction and then along came Computrainer, and power meters and thus began the computerized revolution in training. To this day one thing hasn’t changed, the need for dedicated and effective training. Just one problem, everything gets tedious and boring, inside of outside.
What’s great about Zwift is the training plans for the fitness needed to race and events works. Zwift rides include seeing real people, avatars, in real time and reduce the amount of boredom normally associated with indoor trainers and rollers. There are measurable results with real time feedback to keep it interesting. Just one thing is missing, bike handling skills and live race strategy, which only come with outdoor riding.
In the end it all, including out door riding, comes down to the dedication and motivation to meet personal goals and that takes grinding through the pain and boredom.
For me Zwift has reinvigorated my desire to ride and stay fit. 40 years ago I wondered if I would still be on bike, but here I am working through a 6 week plan to improve my FTP and riding (and finishing) an occasional Zwift race. And you know what? It feels good!
Ride on!
We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. czcams.com/users/postUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.
Racing in Zwift is a great way to have fun and stay motivated. Easy goal setting too since there are several categories you can move into as you get fitter.
All good tips! I think one thing to mention is for me specifically and probably a few others, is that we just use this as a fun way to lose weight. Hoping over this window I can incorporate a bit of zwift to help keep me motivated on my weight loss journey.
Great tips! To help reduce sweat dripping everywhere, I wear 2 head bands and have plenty of hand towels at the ready. I rarely have sweat anywhere on my bike.
Good point about loving the goal. Just liking it is not enough.
i bought an mtb and cycle outside in the winter.. its prob 2-3x less efficient than my road bike, so, its a great workout.. and the ice etc improves your handling.. its also a good change from the road bike... and stationary cycling is boring af no matter how you try to gamify it
Yeah, indoors isn't going to improve your technical skills - sadly a lot of people aren't bothered about this. There is a place for it, but in moderation.
As always I’m loving the content ✊🏾
after years of using a towel , this year i have started to wear a sweatband , its great and stops sweat getting in your eyes!
@@CyclingWeekly. selected ?
Awesome tips, thanks. Just one difference of opinion from me - personally I find goal setting is counter productive. Either I reach the goal, then what, gotta find a new one, or I don't which becomes demotivating. I prefer to just find something I love doing, and do it. This gets me out in all weather, at any time, because that's part of the joy, just doing it is the inspiration, not the destination or goal. That's not to say don't prepare for events, I'm not crazy. But if you're hating riding in the weather, or bored shitless indoor training just to reach some random goal, then is that really helpful? I know everyone is different, but I got sucked into the goal setting thing for years and wondered why I wasn't enjoying what I did. I eventually broke out of the common wisdom and flipped the emphasis, and have never been happier pouring sweat all over my headset. You do you.
Excellent tips. A good friend just introduced me to your channel, and after watching this session (I am in the market for a trainer) and the great tips I picked up before buying one, I am a fan for life.
It's great to have you here! Thanks for watching!
Where are the fan links?
Actually some pretty good tips here
very well said on junk miles
I LOVE cycling, but I'm sorry to all the indoor cyclers out there. I just can't seem to enjoy cycling indoors. To each their own 🚲
I agree. I have a really nice setup but only use it when I have to. It helps to make it slightly more tolerable. I see stationary trainers as what bad cyclists are doomed to do in Hell for eternity.
I’ve got a smart trainer, and I agree, Zwift, etc becomes very boring very quickly - my solution ….. rollers !!! You actually feel like you are riding, and you have to balance and concentrate, or you risk crashing in to your breakfast bar 😂
@@DaveCM haha that's quite a hilarious image
@@JIMMYHIBBS1 Hmmm, i may try rollers one day, but I feel like the outdoors aspect of cycling is one of the pivotal points for me. it doesn't even have to be beautiful scenery but just the feel of the ride on pavement, cracks, grass, gravel, looking for those smooth roads-these small things add up and take away the boredom for me.
@@Charles-kc2vt of course - you can never replicate that - but a 45 min rollers session is enough to keep you feeling bike fit (imo) so you can enjoy those days out even more
I had a bike cover, the Mrs seen it the once and called it my bike thong, its stuck in my household so my bike has a thong now 😂 essential though
Spends a whole chapter talking about protecting your handlebars and bar tape from the corrosive salts in your sweat.
Proceeds to cover said handlebars and bar tape with a towel which you just used to soak up sweat from your face to make sure the handlebars will be drenched in sweat.
Do as I say and not as I do I guess??
Good thing it was a video shoot ey? 😉
I honestly agree with everything you said. My addition is that cycling bib with suspenders is important. Padding and chaffing protection for thighs.
Hi Sam, I'm looking at getting a laptop for my pain cave, what laptop r u using, what power/size is the cpu so that cycling apps will run without breaking up! Thanks 😊
Where are the promised links to the fans?
Where the description links
I spent £££’s on a smart trainer and Zwift, etc - and have gone back to my rollers - much more like ‘riding’ and you have to balance and concentrate, or you risk crashing in to the fridge 🤣
Who da hell would ever spend his entire ride sitting like that. This is the most insane suggestion i ever heard.
Why would you not want to sit the same way you would if you were outside? 🤔
@@Bungle2010 I do. I just don't sit standing straight when riding. Neither does anyone.
@@gabkoost And where was in the video was that suggested then..........?
Does that le col jersey have pockets at the back
Yes it does, same as a normal jersey 👍🏽
@@cyclingweekly looks amazing on very swish !
Wear white or light grey cycling shorts for more views!!!!