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From: db21@ihuxk.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: RE: Roller Training; To Roll or not to Roll
Message-ID: <396@ihuxk.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 21-Jul-83 13:49:12 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 21 13:49:12 1983
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     Although I ride year-round, or try to, I find it beneficial
to supplement my "road" riding with "roller" riding (RR).  I have
ridden rollers and now work out on a "Racer-Mate" wind load
simulator (WLS).  Of the two, I feel the WLS is closer to
actual riding.
     During colder months, I set up in the basement in front of
the TV and use a floor fan to provide air circulation.  When it
gets warmer, I move outside and set up facing the wind.  Air
circulation is desirable as you don't get the air movement you
have when riding and you overheat.
     When I first started RR, I used a metronome to beat
cadence.  Now, I can maintain a cadence of 90 rpm or so quite
easily without mechanical aid.  I also use a stop watch so
I can time my ride.  Knowing time and gear ratio, I can
calculate distance traveled, however, I concentrate on
"turning a circle" and maintaining a constant cadence.
     I strongly recommend RR as a supplement to road riding - 
it makes the "first ride of the season" a lot easier, and gives
you a way to ride without getting wet on those rainy days
that seem to come every weekend!
                                      Ride-on
                                      Dave