First, I have to provide a bit of background… I’m a pretty big dude, at least for a cyclist. I’m about 6’2" and 240 lbs, about to turn 42. Although I’m only slightly better than a beginner, I love cycling and now have a fair amount of time on my hands, so I’ve gotten serious about training. I jo…

I can’t comment on the low volume rides, but I can give you what I have learn over the years. I also do long rides like you. I am not fast, but I have always liked doing the longer steadier events. A bike fit was the best thing I ever had done. During my fitting they used a saddle cover with pressu…

Consider reading (and following) the weekly tips section in the notes for each week. Once you get into the SSB2 and beyond, the Sunday ride is set as a Sweet Spot one, but there is a longer Endurance level ride that is listed as an option. I would look to apply those for your Sunday ride, as oppos…

Thanks, Baz. I appreciate the words of encouragement. My professional bike fits have been extremely helpful. My flat bar road bike is extremely comfortable now, with a saddle I love. But my drop-bar bike has become my main bike and I just can’t seem to find a comfortable saddle. I’m hoping my T…

HI there. I find the issue to be the in the TR indoor rides that your butt is almost glued to the saddle and sees no real movement and for me 1.5 hrs is my limit. I do use butt cream (Penaten) to help as well. Outdoors with all the bumps and jostles the road hits at you as well and any out of the …

Chad, That’s awesome, and exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you… Best, Adam

@mathewsparents I keep going back and forth on that one. I do find the rough patches in the road to be painful, but I agree that getting out of the saddle helps. I also find that when riding outdoors, I feel more free to take quick breaks and give my butt a rest. When doing a workout indoors, I f…

I know Trainerrroad say you won’t get the same gains training outside, but once summer comes I want to be out on the bike. I will go out most evenings if I can. If I’m away then I will try and take my bike with me, find a new route. I once managed to find a 14% climb in an area I was just visiting. …

@bazcurtis I completely agree. I’m just training now to enable myself to ride longer outdoors later. Also, I find that due to weather (I live in CT) and long work hours, indoor sessions are often easier to work in during winter and when work is hectic.

@mcneese.chad I should have asked before…is it OK for me to start substituting longer, low-intensity Sunday rides now, or should I wait until they are suggested in the SSB2 ride notes (which would be several weeks from now)? Thanks again for your quick response to my initial question. Best regards…

[image] amcananey: is it OK for me to start substituting longer, low-intensity Sunday rides now For sure. I see no problem with that. There just aren’t any set in the notes in the SSB1 group. You could consider taking the same ones from the SSB2 phase, and just apply them for your SSB1 wee…

Long, low-intensity rides for century training?

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Also, I started a thread looking at saddle pain that may be helpful for you.

FAQ: Saddle Pain, Soreness, Numbness on the Trainer

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