Cross training suggestions. while waiting for trainer replacement

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Unfortunately, I have to send in the resistance unit of my trainer as it is defective, and because of the holidays coming up, it will be about 3 weeks until I receive my replacement. I am just about to start the build phase of my training plan, and unfortunately dont have the money to purchase a temporary replacement trainer for the meantime.

What would you suggest as a good way to continue building fitness during this time and minimizing my fitness losses? Im not much of a runner but I am wondering if some light running and weight training would be good?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Riding outside?

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This, unless it’s blizzard conditions, in which case cross country skiing or touring.

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Contact a local shop / training center and see if they have a loaner / rental you can borrow for a few weeks.

Alternatively, just use a cheap mag / fluid trainer….nit ideal after getting used to direct drive trainers, but we used them for decades and survived. :wink:

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You could join a gym for a month and go sit on their bike. Just ride by RPE.

If you are in a bike club, pretty much half the members will have an old mag trainer gather dust in their garage.