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I like turbo training. I'm not joking. If you own a geared bike, live in the inner city, have limited free time, and want to get big returns for 30-60 minute strength, VO2 max, LT, or anaerobic sessions - without certain risks and interruptions - then they're great.
But you need a decent fan, a couple of towels, and some music or something, unless you're also working on your mental strength/focus; which also has merits, but only when done in moderation.
However, if you're new to road bike type training, it's much better to get some group miles under your belt, especially if the group is happy to mix it up a bit i.e. fartlek. Riding on your own can be even more soul-destroying than turbo training.
And rollers are good for warming up, but otherwise a bit limited, unless you're a cadence junkie and have difficulty finding sufficiently clear stretches of tarmac.
That's what I think, but I'm more into recumbents, pies, and folk music than training, since I turned 50.