Winter Training

[NUBike]

As the temperature drops in these Northeastern United States I am looking for a good way to get fit for the colligate road season... Do you know of any good alternative workouts for those cold days when the weather prevents riding?

 

[Laszlo]

indoor rollers would be the best, any other activity will develop other muscle groups not used in cycling that will sap oxygen when you need it

 

[Bobby700c]

indoor rollers would be the best, any other activity will develop other muscle groups not used in cycling that will sap oxygen when you need it

Is this a generally accepted fact or your personal opinion? I don't think I've heard this before.

 

[Tapeworm]

Specificity does apply, ie: if you want the best cycling form from winter you should cycle. Indoor trainers, rollers, track work will be best for improving or at the very least maintaining your cycling fitness.

 

[coachkev]

Stair climber or step mill is a good cross training workout. But, getting in the miles outside on the bike is important so layer up, put on heavy big training tires and fenders on the bike.