The RAGBRAI
route announcement at the end of January should give riders a little
motivation to stay conditioned for the big ride. If you want to get an
early start, indoor bike trainers can help keep you in shape, even in
the dead of winter.
Trainers help simulate the feel of riding the
road within the comfort of your home. And getting used to your own bike
seat and handlebar position means you don't have to break in your bike
again when warmer weather arrives, said Dave Hoss, owner of Barr Bike in
Clive.
"You don't lose what you gain over the summertime," Hoss said.
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Another
advantage to trainers is that they can provide a good cardio workout
and strength training for the legs. Interval workouts — sprinting for
two to three minutes, with a one-minute recovery — provides a good
workout in a short amount of time, said Wade Franck, sales manager at
Kyle's Bikes in Ankeny.
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