Re: Anyone use Kreitler Rollers?
02/13/07 05:49 PM (160.79.145.201)
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I have been using Kreitlers for 3 wintners. The smaller diameter drums are helpful especially if you have the fan attachment but they are not really for hill work. I love them though and often will jump on them in Summer if I do not have time for a real road workout. I suggest not using the stand and learning how to balance. You will get a more intense workout and once you learn to balance you will find your bike skills on the road much improved. Vary your roller workouts by letting your tire pressure go down to 90-95 for more resistance. I also mix it up each week: A long steady cadence workout of 1 hr with 30 mins at threshold, next a 20 mile workout with 2 mile sprints at 4-6 mi/ 9-11 mi/ 14-16 mi and a last mile sprint 19-20 mi. For hill work when it is too cold/dark (I do this all year though) I have been doing stair sprints for the last 3 years. 5 sprints of 14 flights each over about 25 mins 2-3 times a week. I am lucky & can do this at work. When I go out in the Spring I find I have not lost too much and quickly start climbing well. Oh, and use sweatguards. I also recommend tennis wrist bands to keep your hands and bars free of sweat.
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