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Indoor training and turbo setup

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Set up the turbo and train indoors effectively.

What coaches agree on

  • Indoor riding makes you sweat heavily with nowhere for it to go, and that sweat corrodes metal and damages floors if left unchecked, so drape a towel or sweat cover over your bars and headset and put a mat or towel under the trainer.
  • Riding indoors removes the cooling airflow you get outside, so a proper fan and fluids close by are essential to manage the heat.
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  • A simple wheel-on trainer with a basic speed and cadence sensor is enough to train seriously, and a pricier direct-drive smart trainer is only worth the upgrade once you know you'll be using it a lot.
  • Follow a structured workout, app, or video rather than riding with no plan, since it gives the session purpose and makes the time pass much faster.

Common mistakes

  • Fitting a regular road tire or a knobbly mountain bike tire onto a wheel-on trainer wears the tire down fast and makes the trainer much louder than it needs to be.