Yes I do but that's because it's part of my training as I race, I'd say to you if your just starting out stick with what you've got until your sure you like road riding, if you've been at it a while and like it then get a proper road bike the difference is night and day, and forget these hybrid things they are useless!!
I think everything has a purpose tbh. Hybrids for commuters are a good idea. wider slick tyres, slightly more upright etc. personally though i've got a full mudguard'd road bike that does the job but when it gets replaced it will become a CX bike.:thumb:
Road bikes are definately better. Gear ratios are all very close meaning you get exactly the right cadence you desire. Smaller sprockets mean much faster gearchanges too. It's like driving a Range Rover instead of a Ferrari.
I did 10 miles today. First time I've been out for a couple of weeks. Last few times I've been 'out' on the turbo trainer in the garage. 45 minutes a time is just enough to not get too hot in the garage.
My Garmin cadence sensor arrived this morning , so I will be able to now see how far I've done on the turbo....
Roads were covered in ice around my way this morning, so little chance of me heading out on the road bike for a few days I'd say
I must admit I seem to find the turbo quite enjoyable for around an hour doing a decent pace, not really tried much more than that.
I have a decent sound system, an iPod full of music and an iPad rolling some family snaps...which alleviates the boredom....might try some of these race DVD's, one came with my turbo, but not sure I like the idea to be honest.....
Did another 50miles on the rollers today, really losing the will to live with this snow!! I can't see me getting out on the road for a couple of weeks either
Another 20 miler on the turbo yesterday morning.
Having the cadence sensor set up on my Garmin makes a hell of a difference, allows you to target the ride a lot more.
Wanted to get out on the roads, but there was still some surface ice/slush yesterday morning, so decided that the turbo was the sensible choice.
I can manage up to 1hr 30mins on the turbo trainer, with resistance set approximately to flat road riding, covering just over 25 miles, but usually do 45 min stints on it.
I have an old TV and DVD player in the man cave, and watch old Tour de France footage, otherwise I wouldn't last 20mins. I suppose rollers are better than the turbo for longer indoor rides, better movement I think - not as static.
Coming back from a bout of flu at the moment and did 45 mins yesterday, quite slow though
A lazy 10 miler on the turbo last night , didn't get home from work till 8pm, so wasn't in the mood, so was pleased to crunch out 10.
Hopefully out this weekend as the weather seems to be getting warmer
A nice 72 on the road today ' lows of -4 and a positively tropical +2 by the end
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