Turbo Trainer Advice

Final? It's been out and usable for ages in beta or RC form.

Yarp

You can't go full power nerd without WKO.

A completely unscientific approach is working wonders for me. I consider the outcomes that I wish to achieve, ride my bike a bit in a way that's appropriate, and am brutally honest with myself regarding how much rest I need.

I feel great and the whole process seems like just having fun on my bike.

Hooray.

A completely unscientific approach is working wonders for me. I consider the outcomes that I wish to achieve, ride my bike a bit in a way that's appropriate, and am brutally honest with myself regarding how much rest I need.

I feel great and the whole process seems like just having fun on my bike.

Hooray.

Lies.

BMMF your approach seems to lack a scientifically defined measure of Epic Suffering?

I'm done with Science. It didn't agree with me. Waste of time. Time I'd rather be spending fucking or thinking about fucking.

People are mental. Turning their hobbies into money and time intensive distractions in a manner aspiring to the activities of professionals with whom they share none of the genes, lifestyles, or circumstances.

The only thing that's epic is the folly.

A completely unscientific approach is working wonders for me. I consider the outcomes that I wish to achieve, ride my bike a bit in a way that's appropriate, and am brutally honest with myself regarding how much rest I need.

I feel great and the whole process seems like just having fun on my bike.

Hooray.

This is my approach on the road.

Oh look a km of mid gradient road ahead. I'll sit and spin up it at near max effort.

Oh look a short sharp climb. I'll get out of the saddle and big ring it.

This section is flat. I'll see how long I can maintain a FTP tempo effort.

....etc...

I like to push myself a bit. So this strategy adds enjoyment to my rides.

The turbo is for suffering though. Scientifically focused, and optimised, suffering. It will never be fun in the real sense. So endure the pain, and crunch the numbers.

I'm done with Science. It didn't agree with me. Waste of time. Time I'd rather be spending fucking or thinking about fucking.

I thought 'thinking about fucking' was the only thing that guys could multi-task?

People are mental. Turning their hobbies into money and time intensive distractions in a manner aspiring to the activities of professionals with whom they share none of the genes, lifestyles, or circumstances.

The only thing that's epic is the folly.

Reading this feels like one of those dreams, where you feel you're in a happy and comfortable enviroment. Only to realise you're naked and exposed.

I thought 'thinking about fucking' was the only thing that guys could multi-task?

I'm not really addressing any of this to you. You're competing at National Elite (Mentalist) level, plus you're an emotionless cyborg, albeit a fat one.

The reason behind quantifying training load and effort at the MAMIL end of the spectrum is, mainly, because I like gadgets, and therefore why the fuck not? But, also, I have a job, a girlfriend, a never ending flat refurbishment- one thing notable by its absence is free time to ride my bike.

So- in order not to suck when it comes to events such as the one this weekend I try to make the most of the time I have, which means specific measurable training with defined goals. The gadgets genuinely help with this.

But mainly I like the gadgets, so ner.

To be honest the fact that my riding partner is both the exact opposite to me in terms of cycling strength and weakness, and probs 50 watts more powerful. Mean all I really need to do is follow him around, and my training is very effective.

I too like the gadgets though.

The reason behind quantifying training load and effort at the MAMIL end of the spectrum is, mainly, because I like gadgets, and therefore why the fuck not? But, also, I have a job, a girlfriend, a never ending flat refurbishment- one thing notable by its absence is free time to ride my bike.

So- in order not to suck when it comes to events such as the one this weekend I try to make the most of the time I have, which means specific measurable training with defined goals. The gadgets genuinely help with this.

But mainly I like the gadgets, so ner.

You can get sex gadgets.

There is always time to ride one's bike. Maybe you just don't like riding your bike, in which case fair enough.

Anyway, a bike is a gadget; compared to a horse.

If I'm being totally honest with myself I've still not given up on the hope that one day my job will be to explore alien planets whilst riding a dinosaur.

Until that day dawns however I will probably have to keep on sitting behind a desk in Farringdon.

I do like riding my bike, and I intend on doing a lot more "just riding around" post Norway, and probably a lot more running as well.

Anyway, a bike is a gadget; compared to a horse.

Is this still part of the thinking about sex bit?

I'm not really addressing any of this to you. You're competing at National Elite (Mentalist) level, plus you're an emotionless cyborg, albeit a fat one.

That's helped me stifle my tears.. a little.

You can get sex gadgets.

The sad truth is that not everyone has the opertunity to engage as much real 'cycling' as they'd like. So they sate their needs with 'cycling aids', in the comfort of their own home.

Taking this oppertunity to improve their 'cycling', for when the oppertunity presents itself.

To get somehwat back on topic, before more people cry their beady little eyes out, I watched this on my most recent lower intensity turbo session..

Vinyl - YouTube

It's depressing which makes the fact you're sitting on a stationary trainer and not the saddest person alive fills you full of joy..

When did BMMF turn into such a troll?

I suspect it's when he got fat.

Full disclosure: I did 4 turbo sessions in April as part of my transitioning from winter to summer legs. It was still 2 hours I could've spent fucking, but I've recouped that time already by getting around my weekend ride a little more quickly. All planned and achieved without staring at spreadsheets.

Full disclosure. If I could simply swap training time for fucking.

I would'nt be wasting my time on a bloody bicycle, or talking you you feckers about it on the interwebs.