thommo74
Active Member
- Location
- Wigan, England, UK
I've started doing a cycling training programme I found on t'Internet. I do a lot of riding on the roads (commute to the station every day), plus weekend rides when I can but I've decided to do this programme on an exercise bike at the gym.
I know you can't really compare an exercise bike with riding on the road like for like (no wind resistance for a start) but what does everyone else think about doing this. The main reason I've decided on doing it this way is that you can basically ride without interruption (no traffic lights, junctions, other vehicles, etc.) Another reason is to minimise the wear and tear on the bike. I know there's no real substitution for being on the road though.
By the way, I've started recording everything I do (miles done, times, average speeds. etc.) on a spreadsheet and tonight I started doing graphs. Is this obsessive? Ha ha - look forward to seeing some responses.
I know you can't really compare an exercise bike with riding on the road like for like (no wind resistance for a start) but what does everyone else think about doing this. The main reason I've decided on doing it this way is that you can basically ride without interruption (no traffic lights, junctions, other vehicles, etc.) Another reason is to minimise the wear and tear on the bike. I know there's no real substitution for being on the road though.
By the way, I've started recording everything I do (miles done, times, average speeds. etc.) on a spreadsheet and tonight I started doing graphs. Is this obsessive? Ha ha - look forward to seeing some responses.