Staying on trainer...even during good weather

I guess that's decent reasoning if all you want is watts. I cycle for many more reasons than that. I would go insane if I did all or even most of my riding on the trainer. To me the trainer is a necessary evil, to be used only in dire situations like ice and snow, or super heavy sustained winds. If riding indoors on a sunny spring day works for you, have at it. Enjoy! It doesn't cut it for me.

Road is always smooth.

there's always a bathroom nearby.

doesn't matter how much your bike weighs.

don't need to stop at intersections.

will Never get hit by a car.

hmmm, maybe I should get me one of those trainers.

I like the trainer, and will be on it for most of the year b/c of location, but I don't think it's a substitute for riding outside.

There are benefits of riding outside that you don't get on the trainer: core strengthening, handling skills, elements, mental aspect, the inbred redneck throwing a beer bottle at you, etc.

But, if you're still getting outside, then you should be good to go...

Good luck with your training!

plus add a projector and a laptop and you have a 50+ inch screen to watch movies on too.

But I am looking forward to getting my bike out on the road again.

I really like my rollers, but mine did not come with a resistance unit, so i feel the rides are (unrealistically) easy-ish...that being said, core gets a hell of a workout. I don't see the 30min-1hr argument, though...they're totally different workouts.

FWIW,

I have enjoyed my trainer so much this winter that I plan to use it during the spring and summer. I can really get a focused workout without the issues of riding outside. I will still do my long rides outdoors. I met the 30-34 to age group winner at IM Cozumel. He told me he did all of his training indoors on a computrainer. That was enough to convince me it is a reasonable option

Yep, Rednecks.

Yes.

I'm not in GA right now, bro.

If I was, I'd be outside.

2 things, Hinesville is army town town, 10,000 soldiers trying to get on post for PT, then going home after PT to shower, going into town for lunch, and getting off work from 4-6, it causes a lot of traffic.

Second, my town has a horrible pitbull problem. I can't run in my neighborhood anymore, because we have 2 neighborhood pitbulls terrorizing anyone who even tries to go for a walk, and the police won't do anything,even though one of them attacked one of my dogs and bit another runner. I tried to go on a century ride this weekend, and I was on a country road, and was chased half a mile by a snarling pitbull, I thought I was going to died, I really felt like my life was threatened. I usually carry my .380 on the bike, but I thought I would be ok since it was suppose to be a "supported" ride. On the weekends I have to drive an hour to Savannah to go for a safe bike ride.

x2 they think terrorizing bikers is a fun way to pass the time

I think "Why does it matter to you?" may be on the border line of a wrong answer

I was curious is all. Humans are fascinating creatures and I love to see what makes people tick. Hadn't considered the redneck factor.