Bike Trainer For Christmas - Not What Do I Do With It :o)

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Bike Trainer For Christmas - Not What Do I Do With It :o)

Postby runcherylrun » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:45 am

I am the new proud owner of a bike trainer :D :D

Very cool - just what I wanted.

So..............

Now what do I do with it??

Does anyone have some training programs I could implement?

Are there any beginers does & don'ts I should be aware of?

How can I best use it to enhance or compliment my running?

I don't necessarily just want to hop on & pedal, like my running I'd like some structure to it.

Help !!! :D :D :D
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Postby garth » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:05 pm

Sweet, lucky you

Get a mat for the sweat to drip onto, a towel and your iPOD....then give 'er

Maybe a video of the hill climbs of the Tour de France to watch and follow

sorry that is all i can contribute
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Postby TheBman » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:46 pm

Hey... lucky YOU!!!!

Well, I agree with Garths sugestions.....but I will add that until you get a program, use it as a spin bike. Very low tension...80-90 rpm. It is a great substitute for when you ca not get outside for a run.
You may want to sub-out your rear tire on your bike if it is a good one....as trainers wear them down.

Go online for a training program....or perhaps Andy can pop on for his oppinion given his running/biking experience!

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Postby trixiee » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:01 pm

http://www.trifuel.com/training/bike/pe ... and-drills

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Postby trixiee » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:03 pm

http://www.trifuel.com/training/bike/pe ... and-drills

:)
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Postby FishPants » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:29 pm

I have just been reading on mine. Makes the time go by faster :)

I mean reading while pedalling. I don't just sit there and read.
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Postby eme » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:38 pm

I PVR "The Biggest Loser" and "The Biggest Loser Australia" - good motivation!

Either that or I watch movies while spinning.
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Postby Samantha » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:57 pm

FishPants wrote:I have just been reading on mine. Makes the time go by faster :)

I mean reading while pedalling. I don't just sit there and read.


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Postby Nicholas » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:25 pm

FishPants wrote:I have just been reading on mine. Makes the time go by faster :)

I mean reading while pedalling. I don't just sit there and read.

You could just hang the washing on it....
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Postby waynerdog » Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:33 pm

eme wrote:I PVR "The Biggest Loser" and "The Biggest Loser Australia" - good motivation!


I do exactly the same thing!
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Postby Scott » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:21 pm

Cheryl, I have a great book by Dede Demet Barry that lays out a variety of programs

http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id= ... ShH0hqMJ6U

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Postby CeilidhOnTheRun » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:52 pm

I read to study while pedaling, sometimes I catch up on tv/movies depending on length of ride. I have a fan situated permanently in front of my trainer as well. :)
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Postby BJH » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:52 pm

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Postby TriJenn » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:00 pm

I worship at the altar of Coach Troy Jacobson and his Spinervals! :) Nice structured training and a guy who encourages you too!

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Postby La » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:09 pm

Personally, I think that if you can read and pedal at the same time, you are not working hard enough. :wink:

I posted some workout ideas in gwnorth's thread.
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Postby CinC » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:12 pm

I gave the DH for Christmas the entire IMC bike course on DVD - apparently filmed by a rider with a camera attached to his helmet - and they tell you which gear you should be in.....

6-7 hrs of fun awaits!
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Postby runcherylrun » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:18 pm

La wrote:Personally, I think that if you can read and pedal at the same time, you are not working hard enough. :wink:

I posted some workout ideas in gwnorth's thread.


Got them - thanks :D
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