Listen, It's ok. We live in a digital world. There is no shame in riding inside, "connected", in front of a screen, on a trainer, maybe a spin bike you bought second hand, maybe one of those peloton bikes you cashed in your 401k for (Or maybe sold a half bitcoin for before it tanked). Whatever your current situation is, you have decided that you enjoy the convenience of setting up shop inside. At least till it warms up enough... because then you must only ride your bike outside!! or maybe not, and then you begin realize, you enjoy the indoor life.
And if you think riding inside is stupid, pointless, for the weak, that's fine...different strokes different folks. But keep your negativity out of this area. This is a happy place and respect that.
I have been living an indoor life for a few years now. (I feel like i'm coming out of the closet here. ). It started with getting in the workouts which my coach prescribed, and getting them in every time. This meant, as soon as it started getting too dark or too cold i asked him to give me strictly indoor workouts during the week, and then be outside on the weekends. I may have different goals, but my motivation is 80% racing inspired. I am pretty competitive so i hate to miss a workout. But just like everyone else, i went down this rabbit hole with improving my fitness in mind. And its just so damn convenient.
I admit, I am in the minority when it comes to Zwift. I tried it once, but i couldn't quite figure out the nest way to incorporate my prescribed workouts. I'm not saying i'll never do it, but i'm pretty content as is, just executing the workouts.
My setup was was my roadbike (Now i switched to MTB) on a TACX Vortex smart trainer, with a tablet I have to control the "smart" part of the trainer, and another screen which i watch shows on. (As for shows, Ive watched the entire Game of Thrones, Narcos, Stranger things, Jessica Jones... the netflix and amazon prime list goes on and on. )
I have a fan right in front of me, a sweat towel, and a water bottle.
So please, feel free to discuss your indoor experiences, tips, questions, post your setup, share your Zwift user names... organize group rides if you want... tis the season, and this is the spot to do so.
And if you think riding inside is stupid, pointless, for the weak, that's fine...different strokes different folks. But keep your negativity out of this area. This is a happy place and respect that.
I have been living an indoor life for a few years now. (I feel like i'm coming out of the closet here. ). It started with getting in the workouts which my coach prescribed, and getting them in every time. This meant, as soon as it started getting too dark or too cold i asked him to give me strictly indoor workouts during the week, and then be outside on the weekends. I may have different goals, but my motivation is 80% racing inspired. I am pretty competitive so i hate to miss a workout. But just like everyone else, i went down this rabbit hole with improving my fitness in mind. And its just so damn convenient.
I admit, I am in the minority when it comes to Zwift. I tried it once, but i couldn't quite figure out the nest way to incorporate my prescribed workouts. I'm not saying i'll never do it, but i'm pretty content as is, just executing the workouts.
My setup was was my roadbike (Now i switched to MTB) on a TACX Vortex smart trainer, with a tablet I have to control the "smart" part of the trainer, and another screen which i watch shows on. (As for shows, Ive watched the entire Game of Thrones, Narcos, Stranger things, Jessica Jones... the netflix and amazon prime list goes on and on. )
I have a fan right in front of me, a sweat towel, and a water bottle.
So please, feel free to discuss your indoor experiences, tips, questions, post your setup, share your Zwift user names... organize group rides if you want... tis the season, and this is the spot to do so.