Should Turbo miles for your years final total?
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MrPie
Telling it like it is since 1971
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- Perth, Australia
If I’m putting in the effort and turning the wheels then I’m claiming the miles
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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- Inside my skull
Outdoor miles are never junk.
booze and cake
probably out cycling
Poll needs an option C, the who cares option.
I think if anyone feels disbelieving, cheated or deceived by the claimed mileage of anyone, they need to get our more. Oh the irony
I think if anyone feels disbelieving, cheated or deceived by the claimed mileage of anyone, they need to get our more. Oh the irony
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derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
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- On the edge of London
Poll needs an option C, the who cares option.
If you don't care why reply?
Drago
Legendary Member
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- Suburban Poshshire
I've been on my knees plumbing in a new bath. I'm going to claim it as time spent at prayer to earn an extra swig of the communion wine.
booze and cake
probably out cycling
Rusty Nails
We remember
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- Living in the slow lane
I remember reading an article about a TV celebrity (can't remember her name) who said that she was very keen on cycling. It turned out that she didn't have a bike but was talking about her regular spin classes.
Regularly making love to blow-up dolls does not count as having a sex life.
Regularly making love to blow-up dolls does not count as having a sex life.
Well the word junk isn't one I'd use myself, I was replying to a post that used it. I have enjoyed some rides on Zwift or bkool on a turbo than some outdoor rides though. But you can't beat a good outdoor road or mountain bike ride in my opinion - keeping fit on the turbo is what helps make this possible for me though
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derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
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- On the edge of London
You either agree or not, my poll my rules@derrick obviously to highlight that neither option provided by the poll were sufficient, and there is a third way
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I used to think that they shouldnt count. But its your miles not mine. My target this year is 8000km. But it is outdoor mileage as I dont have an indoor trainer. I am not interested in what mileage other people ride. It serves me no purpose.
It means I have to ride in Winter but I find that to be a huge advantage as it makes the fair weather riding so much easier. Plus the fact we are having some glorious winter days this year.
I have voted yes because it is your choice what mileage you count.
It means I have to ride in Winter but I find that to be a huge advantage as it makes the fair weather riding so much easier. Plus the fact we are having some glorious winter days this year.
I have voted yes because it is your choice what mileage you count.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I voted "No" but happily accept it's an individual choice. I do believe winter road miles are much better prepartion for spring than a turbo.
I'd guess turbo work does hurt more as has been suggested by some. On the other hand I did 65 miles, 4500 feet, 14.9avg on Sunday. I think one would be hard pressed to replicate the benefits of that while pedalling in the garage for 4+ hours!!!!
I'd guess turbo work does hurt more as has been suggested by some. On the other hand I did 65 miles, 4500 feet, 14.9avg on Sunday. I think one would be hard pressed to replicate the benefits of that while pedalling in the garage for 4+ hours!!!!
Jimidh
Veteran
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- Midlothian
I have to disagree with that - a good structured training block over the winter using a mix of turbo and out door will see your average speed increase.
My turbo sessions on trainer road are usually between 60-90 minutes with a mix of threshold, sweet spot and Vo2 max. Mix that in with a couple of outdoor rides per week and more than ready for the spring.
