INDOOR CYCLING

Rain or shine, you don't have to stop training when you can use a stationary bike trainer for an indoor cycling workout. Hart's Cyclery offers the Cycleops bike trainer and the Minoura bike trainer to help you stay in shape during the off season and get ready for the spring and summer cycling season.

With our bike training stands, you can easily convert your bike to stationary bike. Just use a stationary bicycle stand like the Cycleops bike trainer and your indoor cycling workouts will be a breeze!

A great stationary bike stand also allows you to switch back and forth from outdoor to indoor cycling easily, without changing or altering any of the equipment on your bike.

Another alternative for the bike to stationary bike changeover is the Minoura bike trainer. Minoura is the world-first company who owns the patent for magnetic resistance system for an indoor cycling workout.

Why an Indoor Cycling Workout?

You'll see a lot of benefits from stationary cycling, but one of the best impacts may be the improvement of your pedaling and riding technique. A stationary bike's pedal stroke is smooth, constant and encourages good cadence. You can also use a trainer as a post workout method to reduce lactic acid after a hard ride. We recommend trainers as a very convenient and safe method of cycling for off season training and winter conditioning.

Here are a few other benefits of stationary training: 

- Efficient - If you have a busy schedule, you can save the time it takes to get road ready and drive to your starting point; with a planned training schedule, you can get the maximum benefit in just 60 minutes
- Intense - Leave the the distractions and hazards of road biking behind and concentrate on your maximum heart rate.
- Safe - Indoor cycling keeps you off dark, slick streets if you have to train late and during winter months.

Think it's boring? Not so fast! Try organizing group workouts at a local gym, or have a buddy come over. Create a planned program that involves monitoring your heart rate consistently to keep your mind engaged. For loose workouts, catch up on TV or listen to your favorite music in stereo. Having a plan and a formal training schedule will help you stay focused during indoor training, especially in the off season.

Either the CycleOps or Minoura bike trainer are best of breed choices.