The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t gone away, but it’s not all doom and gloom, certainly for manufacturers of hand sanitiser, lateral flow tests and, of course, indoor trainers. The lockdown measures rolled out around the world meant turbo trainers became as precious as a Fabergé egg, with online retailers uploading the ‘sold out’ flash with deliveries expected at some point soon. Fast-forward to September 2021 and, despite some supply issues, indoor trainers are more readily available. But with winter looming and who knows what lying ahead, now’s the time to go shopping.
But why? Why not save your pennies and spend the entire off-season riding outside? It’s possible, of course, especially if you mix up road cycling with mountain biking and cyclocross. But even then, there’ll be times when you’ll be beaten by the weather. Without one: missed session. With one: ticked session.
Indoor trainers are also perfect for those of you with young children where you can babysit atop your Fizik saddle. Just note that if this is you, spend enough to bag yourself a quiet trainer. We’ve tested ones in the past that are off the decibel scale (and will be testing more in the next issue).
Also remember that as much as us triathletes cherish a pain cave, many of us simply won’t have the garage or room space to create this training nirvana. Fear not – the front room, kitchen, utility room, nowhere’s safe from you, your bike and your turbo. Just keep both clean or your indoor efforts will be short-lived.
Right, onto transforming your cycling from the warmth of your home… X
This story is from the November 2021 edition of 220 Triathlon.
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