Cycling Simulation

[Hot Spenny]

Hi! I am curious to know of if any of you keen cyclists use any sort of cycling dvd products when using a trainer... I am talking about dvd's such as Virtual Rider HD, which is basically a scenic route which you can watch while you are riding. I heard these types of dvd's are quite fun and take whatever boredom there is out of riding stationary. Any recommendations, or tips for when using a trainer? I managed to get my hands on a Spinerval dvd which is basically an interval training program, but have yet to try it out.

 

[sirjames]

I know Tacx (http://www.tacxvr.com/)are big on this stuff though i have never used these things seriously, only at bike trade shows and expos.

I have used a trainer a little bit in winter though despise riding indoors though yes, any other stimulation helps! Oh and make sure you have adequate ventilation, your bike is attached to the trainer properly and if you have a spare tyre (or wheel) use that on the trainer as the drum will tear your tyre to pieces in no time.

 

[lookkg386]

Got my wind trainer set up in front of TV and DVD player, just pop in tour highlights and Bob's your uncle.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

When I'm on the wind trainer, I listen to my iPod and just have the TV going on mute. I find that entertaining enough however I only do it for around half an hour.

 

[Beamdogg]

http://www.everestsports.com.au/pro...=SPIN&sprt=YES&imageField.x=11&imageField.y=9

This site has spinervals which is just a riding program you do while inside on the trainer. I find concentrating on someone talking to you for the whole time keeps you going. It is also a benefit for your cycling.

 

[already710]

Thank you so much for your informative posts
simulation credit

 

[DrParrot]

Bit of a bump, just wanted to revisit this, i have a tacx trainer and the tacx vr software and just wondering if anybody does any multiplayer rides or would be interested in doing some?

most of the organised ones i found are Europe times so would mean getting up at silly hours.

For those interested im happy to answer any questions on how the software works (have only been using it for 3 weeks but will answer what i can) Its a good thing to keep you going over the colder months.... but number of maps are small in the initial purchase (can purchase plenty more...but i am cheap!). Pretty sure there is other brands that do the same thing, tacx is just the one i own.

 

[blue gunslinger]

http://www.thesufferfest.com/