Turbo Miles Don't Count

[Milkfloat]

I know the answer to my question is 'Do what you want, who cares', however, is the old saying that miles on a turbo do not count to your yearly total relevant nowadays?

Modern smart trainers vary resistance for you and are very aware of the effort being put in and usually for me per mile the effort on a turbo is harder than on the road.

Traditionally I don't count turbo miles in my yearly totals, although strava is doing it for me. Do you think it is time for convention to change?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I find not counting miles is the way to a better life ....

 

[Citius]

If you ride the equivalent of 20 miles on a smart turbo, then you may, possibly, have ridden the equivalent of 20 miles. But you haven't actually ridden 20 miles. I once shot down the red baron in an air combat simulation game, but I'm pretty sure he would have kicked my arse in real life...

 

[helston90]

Do you think it is time for convention to change?

No, if you're not out on the mean streets avoiding the pot holes in the dark, battling the head wind on the way home, changing a flat when it's minus 5 and then cleaning the grit out from between your teeth then it doesn't count towards your yearly total.
Riding in the garage effectively with your brakes on a bit does not constitute year round road cycling. MTFU or keep two separate tallies.

Or do what you like- so long as your happy!

 

[Crackle]

I happily couldn't give a shoot about made up rules, a bit like that Velomanti shite. So I'll continue to do what I like, only circumstances excepting is if I joined a challenge or something where of course I'd respect the rules in play. Otherwise, who cares, it's all time on the bike as opposed to typing shite on here whilst supping a coffee........

 

[Crackle]

And now I've finished the coffee I need to turn my attention to whether I have another one. Are there any guidelines for multiple cups of coffee I need to adhere to?

 

[Citius]

Are there any guidelines for multiple cups of coffee I need to adhere to?

You don't give a shoot about made-up rules, so the point is moot...

 

[jay clock]

I count mine if trying to lose weight, as the sweat that pores off me pretty much proves I have put some effort in

 

[Citius]

I count mine if trying to lose weight, as the sweat that pores off me pretty much proves I have put some effort in

I'm trying to understand the logic, but I can't....

 

[ColinJ]

I'm trying to understand the logic, but I can't....

I CAN, but not eating as much would still be a better solution!

 

[User33236]

I'll be counting mine from tomorrow (hopefully) as plaster cast due to come off but will still not be strong enough to get out on the roads for a while yet.

Tri-bars on the turbo bike will need to suffice for a bit.

 

[MrPie]

1. Take average speed over the year. 2. Tot up the number of hours spent on the turbo and then multiply hours by av speed. 3. Add to road miles.
Don't care if others agree / disagree.....it's my house and my rules

 

[jay clock]

I CAN, but not eating as much would still be a better solution!

I try to do both ! Eat less and do more exercise

 

[Dogtrousers]

Mileage logging websites allow you to track these separately (I think, I haven't checked them all). So you can have two totals. Inside and outdoors. Quote them next to each other and allow your devoted fans to decide whether to add them together or not.

 

[jowwy]

i have said smart trainer and add my smart turbo trainer miles to my overall.......couldnt care less what others do