Cycling training on Rollers for Motorcyclists.
Indoor cycling may not provide the same thrills of riding a motorcycle out on the roads. Nevertheless, it can help you to develop and maintain your balance on the motorcycle. Winter and monsoon months may keep you indoors. However, a few indoor cycling sessions during the monsoon/winter can certainly increase your motorcycle handling and balance to a great extent. No. Not your stationary indoor bike. Not your bike bolted on a trainer. But cycling on rollers.
BTW rollers are three cylinders on a frame that sit on the floor, the bike is placed on top of them, and you pedal your bike.
My Minoura 3” rollers which I bought from here: Bicycles, Spares and Accessories for Indian Cyclists | BUMSONTHESADDLE
How do you benefit from training on the rollers?
Rollers help you work on and improve your balance. No explanation required.
They boost your mental sharpness. Lose focus, even for a fraction of a second – you fall
They work your core muscles. A strong core translate into long time comfort on the bike and keeps your back happy.
They help to improve bike confidence. An improved level of balance boosts your confidence on the motorcycle.
All these translate into better riding on a motorcycle. So, you wish to do some training on the rollers? Unless you are an avid cyclist, my humble suggestion is to go for a simple roller (often called dumb rollers) and a relatively inexpensive bike. Aim for a session lasting from 20 minutes to 1 hour. At the end of the monsoon or winter season, you will thank yourself for your indoor roller training.
The above is the video of my first ever session on my rollers
One caveat
Riding on rollers takes some skill and training. Even after you become proficient on rollers you can fall – if you lose your mental focus even for a split second. Start slowly and build up slowly. Always keep the rollers near a wall or inside a door frame while riding to help you with the unexpected loss of balance.
Happy riding.
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