Let's see your paincave!

Equipment
1962

Ehhh, I wish it was a drop ceiling, then I could take a panel or two out and have room for one of those pull-ups stands to do pull-ups and dips. The white insulation panels are fastened directly to the ceiling. If the ceilings were a bit higher, it would be perfect. I am planning on running additional outlets in some conduit to the other side of the room though, not sure why they didn’t put in more than one outlet in that room.

We do have an arched cellar / Gewölbekeller, but unfortunately the humidity is a bit too high in there, wouldn’t make for a good room to work out in, but would be an awesome looking “pain cave” where no one can hear you scream.

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1963

A real paincave

1964

Get a dehumidifier unit :man_shrugging:

1965

I’m a bit more old school and use a broom handle to turn it on/change speed when required! Adds technical skill whilst on rollers! :rofl:

1966

I see how you got your name…must be some serious wipeouts doing stunts like that! :joy:

1967

Got it about the faux drop ceiling. You can (almost) never have enough outlets and USB connections.

That cellar looks awesome. Heat and airflow are about the only way to lower the humidity, but I’m sure you know that.

https://www.muddymortars.co.uk/blog/how-to-control-damp-in-old-stone-and-cob-buildings.html

1968

This is one of the most original things I’ve seen. :+1:t4:

1969

This could be an amazing training space!

1970

chapeau, your cave is insane…nice work

1971

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1973

That is an impressive use of available space.

1974

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1975

Nice set up! I would put the tv way lower though. My neck hurts just looking at that.

1976

Agree especially if you’re doing TT efforts or on the handlebar drops. Otherwise love the efficient setup!

1977

Thanks! Yeah, I’ve lowered it. This picture was when I first got the monitor and did the initial set up but quickly realized it needed to be adjusted lol. I run TR on a phone set up on the desk.

1978

Mind sharing which TV stand/tripod that is? Thanks.

1979

There should be some sort of top 10 best paincave election and award/prize
Some really impressive and inspiring spaces.

@trainerroad

1980

As long as mine wins the category where the prize is decent insulation and flood defences, I’m all for it :wink:

1981

We need creative categories. For example:

  • Most uncycling related item in your Pain Cave.
  • Symmetry achieved
  • Number of plug sockets required to run your setup
1982

Sure. As long as the most heavily weighted metric is workout compliance :wink:

I like em all though really. Ironing board sarcophagus to professionally designed looking self love trophy mansions. That musty dark garage that will result in black lung disease to the well lit sun rooms this is a fun thread.