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Andrew James @ajames.dev

Do you like to cycle outdoors, or do you just not like cycling in general?

aug 26, 2025, 6:15 am • 1 0

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Mark Techson @marktechson.com

Indoor, outdoor is exciting.

aug 26, 2025, 11:47 am • 1 0 • view
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Andrew James @ajames.dev

100%. Outdoor is where it’s at, but indoor serves a purpose: cycling outdoors in Scotland during the winter months is miserable. Most of the closed road etapes are in spring. If you want any shot at a decent time, indoor training is the way to do it

aug 26, 2025, 12:13 pm • 0 0 • view
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Mark Techson @marktechson.com

Absolutely, also for me it’s about convenience and consistency. On more free days I am happy to get outside but after a long work day, dinner, chores, bed time + bath time it’s more about getting it done no matter the dread. This also reminds me of the guitar challenge. No zero days

aug 26, 2025, 12:51 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrew James @ajames.dev

This keeps me going on Zwift. Gamification 🎉 zwiftinsider.com/tron-bike/

aug 26, 2025, 2:49 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mark Techson @marktechson.com

Not familiar with Zwift!

aug 26, 2025, 9:30 pm • 0 0 • view
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Mark Techson @marktechson.com

Hit enter too fast lol Not familiar but I'm going to have a look.

aug 26, 2025, 9:30 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrew James @ajames.dev

I love that I can connect my road bike to it via a turbo trainer. It feels more like actual cycling, rather than an exercise bike. There are other alternatives (I’ve heard good things about Rouvy), but I’ve always just stuck to Zwift.

A road bike mounted on a turbo trainer. A screen sits in front of the bike
aug 26, 2025, 10:17 pm • 2 0 • view
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Mark Techson @marktechson.com

Interesting, I have a peloton style spin bike so I wonder can I connect IT. Very intriguing

aug 26, 2025, 10:19 pm • 0 0 • view
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Martin @chaosmonster.bsky.social

Another reason that caught me by surprise years ago. Being able to ride a bike isn't as common in the US as my bubble made me think

aug 26, 2025, 8:55 am • 0 0 • view