gym triathlon

tritriagain

I want to do a triathlon next summer . My gym membership is up next week and looking for advice on whether to rejoin or put the money towards a good bike and do all my training outdoors. I still have access to a pool for swim training

d4r3n

I dont know why you'd want to cycle or run in a gym, best bet is to drop the membership, buy a bike and enjoy the outdoors

tritriagain

d4r3n wrote: »

I dont know why you'd want to cycle or run in a gym, best bet is to drop the membership, buy a bike and enjoy the outdoors

do you end up cycling in the dark a lot. I know this sounds like a stupid question but I live in a very badly lit area. Thanks for prompt reply by the way

griffin100

You can buy a turbo trainer for small money and train on your bike at home in front on the tv.

It's never too dark to run once you have lights, again not too expensive.

miller82

if its money that is either for a good bike or gym, then i'd choose bike. As is mentioned, training on a threadmill and gym bike just wont cut it, its so different to getting out on the road. I decided to renew my gym membership, but i'm happy enough with the bike i have. The work you do in the gym in terms of weights and classes (yoga and pilates) would surely help IMO

d4r3n

tritriagain wrote: »

do you end up cycling in the dark a lot. I know this sounds like a stupid question but I live in a very badly lit area. Thanks for prompt reply by the way

Once you've lights you'll be OK. If you can avail of the cycle to work scheme so can use that for bike, helmet, lights etc

DriverMad

griffin100 wrote: »

You can buy a turbo trainer for small money and train on your bike at home in front on the tv.

Does a turbo trainer wear down the rubber on your tyres?

Thanks,

BTH

DriverMad wrote: »

Does a turbo trainer wear down the rubber on your tyres?

Thanks,

Yes, but from my experience not much more than riding on the road does.