A turbo-trainer is a stand which clamps to the rear axle of a bike with a roller beneath the rear wheel, turning the bike into a stationary cycle. The range on sale is enormous - see Triathlete’s World March 2011 for a round-up.Wherever you use it
the benefits of turbo-training or read our quick training guide.
at once. If turbo-training feels pleasant it’s probably because you’re not concentrating. Hard sessions mean effort, but if Neighbours gets exciting you may find yourself easing off the pedals for a moment or two. And if you’re giving your all to Freddie
.) But guiltily sidling past your bike as it gathers dust in your hallway isn't going to make you a better triathlete. If you want to ride but can't face the great outdoors, there is another way. Using an indoor turbo trainer offers the flexibility of training
consider turbo training as an integral part of any cycling programme. Turn On Your TurboTry this short, effective turbo power session:In an easy gear, warm up for 10 minutesIncrease the gears until you feel as if you’re struggling, then cycle for 45 seconds
bracket, back of the fork crown and so on for gunk. Clean it, then if you spot any cracks, dents or rust, seek professional help from your local bike shop. If you plan to... ride the turbo trainerRemember to wipe the sweat off your bike after each turbo-training
Train smarterWhen the weather turns cold, wet and icy, training suddenly seems a lot less enjoyable, so you can grit your teeth and face whatever nature throws at you, or grind out the miles on the treadmill and the turbo trainer. Or you could
climbing (both sitting and standing) and over-gearing sets on their turbo trainers.Subscribers can view more winter training advice in the full article. If you'd like to subscribe, you can make a significant saving on the newsstand price by subscribing
of their maximum, before racing and training their way to peak fitness through the spring. Some triathlon coaches even believe that these long rides have a strong cross-over effect, reducing the need for low-intensity runs and swims.Turbo-chargedTurbo training
The popular image of professional triathletes may be of young, hyper-fit, intensely focused super-beings who spend the winter training in a sun-drenched paradise at the expense of a sponsor with bottomless pockets.The mundane but oddly reassuring
