Question: I’ve been getting into riding on Zwift on my smart trainer. Recently I’ve begun to feel numbness in my crotch after about 45 minutes. What can I do to eliminate this scary problem? — Walter H. RBR Replies: Move around and stand up. Most cyclists ride trainers predominantly in the saddle because there aren’t…
Question: We’ve had terrible weather this spring! I can’t get on the road often, so I’ve been on the trainer. Will it help me get ready for competition in a month? — Harry P. RBR Replies: Indoor trainer workouts can’t teach pack-riding skills, bike handling or tactics, so that’s a problem for racing.
Question: I’ve been riding in temperatures of 20-30F degrees and think I’m dressing correctly. I feel cool at the start of rides and fairly warm at the end. The problem is my legs feel like lead for at least the first half hour. I wear cycling tights with long underwear underneath. What’s up? — Len…
Question: How long should I ride on the indoor trainer in the off-season? I race up to 112 miles in Ironman triathlons. A well-respected triathlon coach says to limit indoor rides to 2 hours, but with races over 6 hours this seems short. — Jeff M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The problem with indoor cycling…
Question: I’ve heard that you should cover your legs when the temperature is below 65F. I live in the mountains and we have several feet of snow, but last weekend the sun was shining, the roads were dry and the thermometer said 67. So I peeled off my leg warmers — and now I have…
