I’m moving house this week and will be lucky enough to have a garage space to use as a training area. Previously I was using a living space to train which meant setting up and putting away my trainer and bike. Now I can leave everything all set up. So, what are your must haves for a training space…

A good fan(s) like Vacmaster® Air Mover - Only £69.99 – by Cleva I like watching and listening to old movies with the subtitles on, so an old laptop that plays DVDs, but I’m sure someone can point you in the direction of bike films/Netflix and a massive projector onto the wall. A few bits of exerc…

I have the Cleva air mover and I agree it is amazing!

Yay!!! Proper fan, sturdy TV stand (or equivalent) for your computer/iPad/whatever and nutrition, mood lighting, sources of encouragement (I have race numbers and cycling photos pinned up front and center). I actually like having multiple light sources - on some days, I like it dark and quiet and o…

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QoL improvements Fan that you can control from the bike (I like the Headwinds a lot) ANT+ or BT extender to stop signal dropping out Wireless BT earphones Stands to pocket type accessories to hold phone These kinda apply in the living room too, but these are ones that make my life a bit easier. …

There’s nothing like having a permanent space where you can setup and just leave everything ready to go. My wife and I both have our smart trainers with road bikes permanently setup in what we call our “cardio room.” Here’s my list of must-have’s: Smart TV (easy access to YouTube, Red Bull, etc.…

Fan control and good audio were my first upgrades! [image] Let's see your paincave! Equipment [image] Upgrades! 33 year old receiver + speakers so I can hear podcasts multiple fan on/off control

I like having a wall/door/ceiling hook within reach of my saddle. I often begin rides in a shirt or jersey that I discard after warming up. Feels better to hang than to throw on the floor. I also keep race numbers and event medals/posters/memorabilia in there. Keeps the motivation high.

Ours is also in the garage. First, is it climate controlled? If not you will want to fix that. At least AC. Split units are getting cheaper and might be the most economical. Heat is easier - I put a small oil electric heater and set it very low. Kept things wArm enough (32F was too cold for me …

I will add that if you want to go really over the top have a squat rack with some weights. If I have to go to the gym to lift, it’s not happening.

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mcneese.chad June 18, 2019, 8:25pm 5

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