{"id":136944,"date":"2016-03-16T12:09:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T12:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/?p=136944"},"modified":"2016-05-03T08:06:01","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T08:06:01","slug":"the-we-love-cycling-guide-to-indoor-trainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2016\/03\/16\/the-we-love-cycling-guide-to-indoor-trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"The We Love Cycling Guide to Indoor Trainers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you waiting in to have your new bar tape delivered? Do you need to measure your power output in controlled conditions? Need to warm down after an unexpectedly competitive Sunday club ride and you don\u2019t want to turn up to work on Monday walking like John Wayne? Here\u2019s our guide to finding you the right trainer\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rollers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the cheapest options, they\u2019re simply rollers that you put your road bike on. Unfortunately, the learning curve is steep, as the many hilarious YouTube videos will demonstrate \u2013 just search for cycling rollers fail<\/em> for a good laugh.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Once you\u2019re spinning over 10mph you don\u2019t have to worry about balancing as the spin of your rear wheel acts like a gyroscope and keeps you upright. You can change the resistance using your gears, and the beauty of rollers is that you can use your outdoor bike as it is, with little modification.<\/p>\n

Turbo Trainers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Also called mechanical trainers, turbo trainers come in a number of variations, using wind, magnets, liquid, or a combination of the three to provide resistance to your cadence. Unlike rollers, turbo trainers lock your back wheel to the training frame, making it easier for you to mount and dismount.<\/p>\n

\"Turbo<\/a><\/p>\n

The downside is limited sideways movement meaning a narrower group of muscles is exercised \u2013 not great if you\u2019re training for a climb out the saddle. Also, disconnecting your bike from the trainer takes time and space, so ideally you leave a spare bike on the trainer, and a spouse who\u2019ll tolerate a training room in the house.<\/p>\n

Turbo Plus \u2013 the next generation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

More advanced trainers like the Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll are designed for a natural riding style. Your back wheel is still attached to the trainer, but the whole trainer is built on a rocking system allowing you to get out the saddle and make like you\u2019re dancing up the Tourmalet.<\/p>\n

\"More<\/a><\/p>\n

The resistance is variable so you can connect up the trainer to an app on your smartphone and burn through intervals until you bonk off your bike. The added bonus is because you never left home, you don\u2019t need to call the taxi of shame – just crawl to the kitchen and make yourself a peanut butter sandwich.<\/p>\n

Exercise bike<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The most expensive option means you don\u2019t need a spare bike, just plenty of space. Spin bikes like the RealRyder allow for sideways movement just like the Kurt Kinetic. You can get fully tech versions like PelotonCycle that bring the spin class to your home, or you can buy an add-on like CyberCycle that extends your training experience onto your TV. Personally, I\u2019m happy to watch Tour De France stages on repeat \u2013 nothing motivates you to bury yourself like seeing a break-away group win a stage.<\/p>\n

Floor work<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The cheapest indoor trainer doesn\u2019t need a bike \u2013 just push the sofa back and do some work on the floor. Squats, planks, lunges, and the Pilates 100 all build your core muscles in ways that cycling won\u2019t. It\u2019s ironic that a lot of muscles that assist your power output aren\u2019t directly exercised by cycling, so floor work could be the best training you do off the bike. The added bonus is your spouse won\u2019t complain that you\u2019re riding your bike indoors. Again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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