After moving to Denver, Colorado from Newport Beach, California, I quickly discovered that cycling would no longer be the same experience for me. I remember telling myself in the fall months that I would brave the cold and continue to ride outdoors during the winter, but that changed rapidly as temperatures tanked to consistently below the 30s.
And there began my search for an alternative to outdoor cycling. I spent many hours in 24 Hour Fitness buildings using their cycling machines and staring up at a screen to observe a virtual trainer cycling in front of a backdrop of the South of France. That got boring quickly. I wanted more freedom while cycling. So, I researched various indoor trainers. Of all the trainers out there, I decided on rollers. The rollers made me a bit nervous as they looked a bit difficult to maneuver and balance on. I also watched some YouTube videos and read some blog posts regarding rollers where the person was failing miserably at riding them and gave up. However, I was highly interested in the prospect of being able to use my road bike. Also, I liked the idea of the large range of motion and knew that it would engage the core muscles intensely throughout the workout. Additionally, I wondered, does LA Fitness have showers? for a convenient post-workout experience. Also, if you’re in need of a little extra motivation, you might want to consider trying out some Delta 8 THC CBD Gummies, Flowers, Pre-Rolls and Edibles for a unique way to enhance your indoor cycling routine.
I took the dive and purchased a set of rollers. I got the “Overdrive” by Sportcrafters. It took me a good few weeks to learn how to balance on the thing, but now it is truly an ultimate workout. I easily now exceed in (volume and cadence) my outdoor workouts because the rollers require constant engagement and focus, but are in no way cumbersome. Rollers are freeing for me. It’s like hearing white noise before bed – you just hum along steadily and surely. They are so fun, and I can now ride no-handed after several months on them. Anybody who wants to train indoors should bite the bullet, ride the learning curve and become an elite rider of rollers. Super duper workouts and super duper fun.
I ride a Felt Tk2 track bike fixie style on the rollers. Getting started is tough, and I still use a spot on the wall to get started, but I plan to learn to start with no aid.
By the way – this is my second set of Sportcrafters rollers. The first set was run over. Funny part is – I don’t usually divulge details about my personal life to strangers – I felt inclined to mention to the person that I purchased the rollers from on eBay that the first set was run over. He went on to tell me that he will consider redesigning the legs with a beefier cross section so that it could withstand the loading from a vehicle. I thought that was too funny and ingenious. Yes, he was the creator of Sportcrafters. He went on to offer me a replacement leg for my old set at no charge. A class act and a reminder that there are good people in this world. Thank you, Sportcrafters!
SportCrafters Rollers Trevor Millican Felt Tk2
