Winter cycling tips

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[Bhitucyclist]

Ar

I absolutely love it. I can spend upto 4 hours on the the turbo but usually around 2 hours for training. I combine Zwift and Trainer Road on one screen. I have a decent setup, with a quality turbo, rocker board to allow side sway. I have a Wahoo climb which allows the bike to be set on incline to simulate climbing a mountain route.

Now with Tacx and Wahoo making fantastic training bikes with numerous features and endless fitting sizes.

You should try Zwift for racing, social group rides and training

are these mobile apps? Do you connect them to the indoor bike

 

[Azzurrinick]

I wish i could swim

You can learn, I did 2 years ago, did some 1-1 coaching sessions, lots of determination and this winter I have stuck 2 fingers up to Zwift, sold the turbo and go to the pool instead. Zwift is great if you have a purpose, training for an event, me I just love cycling.

 

[Bhitucyclist]

Thanks to each one for such helpful tips. I have started using my pendelton brooke for my commute ..! Its steady and more comfy. The road cycle i used for the p2p ride is nicely resting . I used to be a firm summer cyclist . Only for p2p i started training in winters. Now the challenge is over i dont want to lose my ability for continuing to cycle in cold and rain. But will possibly only stick to commuting during the week

 

[vickster]

Ar

are these mobile apps? Do you connect them to the indoor bike

There's a forum section for virtual training which might help

Think you need a smart trainer for Zwift?

 

[Bhitucyclist]

Oh for cleaning i find face wipes the wet ones very very good! Possibly since they made to clean make up .. they clean mud and grease very well ! Now i wonder what they put in those tubs of make up !!!

 

[Drago]

Summer is the worst time to cycle. The roads round here are clogged full of roadie idiots who have the roadcraft of a myopic hedgehog, but like hedgehogs they appear to hibernate over winter and leave the roads free to those who know how to use them properly.

 

[Bhitucyclist]

Summer is the worst time to cycle. The roads round here are clogged full of roadie idiots who have the roadcraft of a myopic hedgehog, but like hedgehogs they appear to hibernate over winter and leave the roads free to those who know how to use them properly.

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[mjr]

Oh for cleaning i find face wipes the wet ones very very good! Possibly since they made to clean make up .. they clean mud and grease very well ! Now i wonder what they put in those tubs of make up !!!

I don't know but many wet wipes contain plastic, seeding fatbergs if flushed and not very good if binned. Please buy plastic-free

 

[mjr]

There's a forum section for virtual training which might help

Think you need a smart trainer for Zwift?

My trainer's smart. It even has laces.

 

[vickster]

I don't know but many wet wipes contain plastic, seeding fatbergs if flushed and not very good if binned. Please buy plastic-free

This. Otherwise they take about a hundred year to biodegrade!
Use a cloth and bucket of warm water otherwise

 

[Use it or lose it]

cant add much to what’s been said,apart from my tyre choice of conti GP four seasons 28mm
not wanting to tempt fate but ive used them the past two winters and they hold the road like no others I’ve tried.
as for keeping the old pinkies warm I wear a pair of those white gloves (as worn by snooker referees) under my normal gloves,warm and breathable to..They’re available cheaply from most medical suppliers online