Turbo Love

[Rob C]

It's been bugging me for some time but I don't see the problem with turbos. I think mine is great, I enjoyed using it so much I bought another. I get to do a focused session where the only moisture I feel on my skin is self produced. I don't have to worry about mechanicals, punctures, being hit by another vehicle, a cyclist of even a bunch of kids throwing sticks. I have Coach Troy, Chris Carmichael and various recommended sessions to keep things interesting. I can control the session meticulously, there are no traffic lights, junctions and roundabout to stop for. I still like getting out on the road and trails but when time is short or the weather is bad I'm happy to go and sit in the garage for an hour. Just thought I share that with you.

Big up the Turbos!

[Ian A4size]

Coach Troy is great.

Awesome awesome, good job great job!

[Rob C]

I like his high trousers and clapping the best!

[John the old'un]

Love mine.
Wouldn't be without it. Best cycling related purchase I ever made.

[Stu Merckx Man]

thats good to hear rob....if the weather turns bad your going to be flying!

[George]

Yeah John and I did a good hour of intervals on the Turbo's together this morning.

We were fine tuning the time trial position as well getting nice and low at the front with skinsuit and aerolid.

I must say I am well impressed with John L's training schedule he's super motivated and improving each week!

Be afraid be very afraid!

[Andrew G]

I don't like them but they do have uses. If injured they are good for recovery, and do help dodge really foul weather. I've only dug mine out lately so I can set up a TT position, and do some sessions so I know if something works as you can't tell without putting some proper effort in.

Sort of linked - Do any of the time trialists train on their TT bikes on the road, or is it all on a turbo? I'd have thought some road sessions would be very beneficial as the turbo is a bit antisceptic. Do any of you have any local recommended areas that are good for a blast as I wouldn't have thought a normal (bendy roads, hills etc) route would be as good for training on the bars.

[John the old'un]

[quote="Andrew G"]
Do any of you have any local recommended areas that are good for a blast as I wouldn't have thought a normal (bendy roads, hills etc) route would be as good for training on the bars.

[Toks]

[quote="Andrew G"]I don't like them but they do have uses. If injured they are good for recovery, and do help dodge really foul weather. .

[-Adam-]

But when all is said and done, you race, you race on real roads, with real wind, and real gradients etc. etc.

So utlimately, surely on the road training is the best... No?

I would argue, that just because a rider can do 400w for 30mins on a turbo. That doesn't mean that he can necessarily average 400w on the road. Didn't you find life tough last year Toks when you got back on to the road after a winter on the turbo?

[Stu Merckx Man]

[quote]8. They're great for mental strength training

[Snoop Doug]

I've grown to (almost) like mine. I'm in training for the TT season and without the turbo - I'd be screwed. I simply can't get many road miles in - I've got a full time job with flexible working so commuting is rarely practical. I've a young family (cept me of course) which I love to spend time with, and I want to make big improvements in my TT times this year. The turbo is the only way I can get the focussed training I need (eh coach?) .

I take Adam's point, real roads is where the real action is for sure, but they're only any good if they are accessible.

It works for me.

Snoop

PS - Ian afraid coach wossname never came out of the box pm me yer address and I'll safely return him to you.

[Robh]

[quote="-Adam-"]But when all is said and done, you race, you race on real roads, with real wind, and real gradients etc. etc.

So utlimately, surely on the road training is the best... No?

I would argue, that just because a rider can do 400w for 30mins on a turbo. That doesn't mean that he can necessarily average 400w on the road. Didn't you find life tough last year Toks when you got back on to the road after a winter on the turbo?

[huw williams]

Since I got the Cycleops I love mine too - takes all the guesswork and randomness out of training sessions.

I think I used to hate it because I was just sat there turning the pedals without any focus

Dare I say it, indoor sessions are even enjoyable and I'm comforatble doing over an hour wheras 20 minutes used to feel like an eternity.

A lifesaver when the weather is bad.

It doesn't replace riding/training on the road nor should it. But if used properly you'll enhance your ability on the road.

400w for half an hour??? I better quit now

[quote="-Adam-"]But when all is said and done, you race, you race on real roads, with real wind, and real gradients etc. etc.

So utlimately, surely on the road training is the best... No?