So Christmas has come and gone, New Year's is in a few days, it's snowing here in SW Ohio... unfortunately it's indoor trainer season. For any cyclist, this is one of the hardest times of the year. Most roads during this time are not worth the effort or salt damage to your bike or drive train, so a road ride is out. For a mountain bike ride, you need to make sure the ground is still frozen so you don't destroy the trail. That's where the trainer comes in. Clamp your rear wheel in, and spin away.
Indoor trainers come in various models and prices, anywhere from $90 up to quite a few hundred. More often than not, you can pick one up on your local craigslist (www.craigslist.org) for quite the discount. I found mine online for $90, with a few extras. Think going to a spin class is cheaper? Factor in the driving, gym membership, pain in the ass... and buying one for your home is not such a bad idea.
I have been using a trainer for a couple years now, and it definitely has helped my cycling in the off season. And since the Winter Solstice has just passed, days are getting longer and the weather will turn for the better soon...
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