After two days off of the bike, it was time to get back on. I told Pete last night that I would ride the trainer tonight, so after dinner he reminded me I needed to go ride. Oh yeah! I'm definitely not in the habit yet. I change my clothes, grab my water bottle and we head upstairs. He shows me how my bike goes on the trainer, adds the remote control holder to my handle bars, and gives me some tips.
Unfortunately, no episodes of CSI had been recorded on the DVR. Thankfully, I timed it just right and an episode of CSI: NY was starting in three minutes. Perfect! I climb on and start pedaling. Pete warned me that riding the trainer is boring. Great. Not the motivation I need to ride. I had planned on watching CSI as I ride on the trainer. I enjoy the show, but get frustrated that I can't multi-task while watching it because I miss some minor details if I'm not watching closely. Turns out, this was a great plan!
I used the commercial breaks as the allowed break and water time. I only got off the bike during the commercial break at the bottom of the hour. I managed to maintain a cadence of 75 for most of the hour. I pushed myself for about a half mile to maintain a cadence of 83. I've still never seen 90 on the cadence meter, but that will come. Then I used the ending of the episode where they neatly wrap-up the whole case, as my cool down time. I pedaled about a mile in that time and lowered my cadence to 65 for that time.
Ten more miles pedaled, one episode of CSI:NY, and a higher cadence all in an hour! Now I have to do it again tomorrow night. We'll see if that's as smooth.
Goals
Today's Miles: 10
Total Miles Achieved: 40.8
Financial Investment: $216.39
Total Weight Loss: 2
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2 comments:
This always happens! I was just talking to Robert about getting a trainer for my bike!!! I hope watching CSI helps! Set that recorder!!!
Weren't you wondering why a TV in that room, along with a DVR and a DVD player, were such high priorities?
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