Calling all spinners! [Archive]

I Are Baboon

11-12-2001, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by riderx
Bring a water bottle and a small towel . Or just use your shirt to wipe the sweat off of your face like I do!

We're trying out a new gym. The spinning room is so cool! They're got about 20 bikes is a small, dark room, lit only by flourescent lighting. Sweeeet!

RideMonkey

11-12-2001, 10:28 AM

Bring the towel. Its a sweatbox!!

gtbike

11-12-2001, 10:28 AM

Every time I see, think or hear about stationary bikes, treadmills, etc. , all I can picture is someone like John Candy on them and the thing coming unlatched and sending him through a wall or something. Does that make me strange or does anyone else get the same vision?:eek:

I Are Baboon

11-12-2001, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by gtbike
Every time I see, think or hear about stationary bikes, treadmills, etc. , all I can picture is someone like John Candy on them and the thing coming unlatched and sending him through a wall or something. Does that make me strange or does anyone else get the same vision?:eek:

Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. FUNNY!! His bike comes unlatched and he smashes through a wall. I miss Chris.

BullBiker

11-12-2001, 10:31 AM

I've done quite a bit of spin classes. Think different! Most are intervals. Lots of varied excersises. It is really dependant on the instructor. The music selection varies. A Heart rate monitor helps a lot! You work up a good sweat in no time at all. Bring lots of water and two towels. One for when you're on the bike and one for when you're done!

Get there early to set up the bike properly. I've found very few instructors know the proper way to set up the bike. Try to make it as similar to your bike and you're much better off! Call ahead to see if they let you bring your own pedals or if they have some bikes with SPD clipless available.

Good luck!:D

gtbike

11-12-2001, 10:32 AM

I think you missed the most important part of setup. Make sure the damn thing is attached to the ground and leave and out just incase she comes loose.

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 10:38 AM

gOOD luck let me know how it goes. Im starting thursday. And the coach is an expert level uscf coach and cat3 road racer. I worked out with him a few times during this past season and now going gungho this off season, he makes me puke.

RideMonkey

11-12-2001, 10:40 AM

Yup the setup is important. Heres some tips:

There are 4 different adjustments you can make:

1. Saddle height
2. Fore/aft position of the saddle
3. Bar Height
4. Fore/aft position of the bar

The first two are the most important, start there. The saddle should be high enough that your leg is approx 85% extended at the bottom of the pedal stroke. ie, be sure there is a slight bend at the knee at the bottom of the strok. Improper saddle height could result in knee soreness. Fore/aft position of the saddle is the trickiest. This adjustment IS NOT intended to position you closer or farther away to the handlebar. The goal of this adjusment is to position your body correctly over the pedals. When you are at the front of the pedal stroke (foot farthest forward, crank parallel to the ground), the bump on the bone just below your kneecap (excuse my ignorance of anatomy) should line up directly above the ball of your foot. The ball of your foot should be directly over the pedal axle. Imagine holding your leg in this pedaling position and holding a string to your knee. The string should dangle directly through the ball of your foot and the pedal axle. This is hard to explain without a diagram, sorry if that was confusing.

The bar adjstments are just about comfort. Once the seat is in place adjust the bar to the desired position.

MtnBikerChk

11-12-2001, 10:42 AM

We checked out the room and the bikes quickly. They all have toe clips.

Should I wear a pair of cleatless MTB shoes or my sneakers?

Heidi

11-12-2001, 10:45 AM

Is it possible to swap out and bring your own pedals? It really makes a difference to be clipped in. I'll second the water bringing, I usually drink 2 waterbottles full. If there is a fan in the room, make sure you are not directly in front of it, unless you like hair blowing all over in your face and a strong headwind:) Have fun guys!

riderx

11-12-2001, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
We checked out the room and the bikes quickly. They all have toe clips.

Should I wear a pair of cleatless MTB shoes or my sneakers? At the YMCA by me, the bikes have toe clips mounted on dual side pedals. One side flat, the other side SPD. So, you might want to check if that's the case where you are. If so, and you ride SPD (I ride Time), take your bike shoes. Even if not, I would wear bike shoes of some type because of the nice stiff sole.

iresmoke1

11-12-2001, 03:25 PM

I love it. I have class tonight. I'm sure you guys will enjoy it.
Great workout. I'm looking for a new instructor. this one plays really crappy music. I wanna hear Godsmack or something....
I recommend a heart monitor. I couldn't believe how hard it was to maintain mine............LOL

gecko

11-12-2001, 03:35 PM

What ever happened to good old fashioned jogging? Does anyone else do that anymore? :think: :)

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by gecko
What ever happened to good old fashioned jogging? Does anyone else do that anymore? :think: :)

is that what those applichaent(sp) people do in those wooden shoe's:confused:

Heidi

11-12-2001, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by gecko
What ever happened to good old fashioned jogging? Does anyone else do that anymore? :think: :)

I used to be a runner, until all the knee problems started. My Dr. and PT told me to take up cycling instead, less impact. I still jog every so often, it feels good.:D

Heidi

11-12-2001, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

is that what those applichaent(sp) people do in those wooden shoe's:confused:

Umm Ton, I think that's clogging!:D

Yossarian

11-12-2001, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

is that what those applichaent(sp) people do in those wooden shoe's:confused:

Do you mean Appalachian?

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Yossarian

Do you mean Appalachian?

yea that's it, more or less

riderx

11-12-2001, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

yea that's it, more or less Friend (http://www.pelsor.com/jesco_white.htm) of yours?

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by riderx
Friend (http://www.pelsor.com/jesco_white.htm) of yours?
sweet been looking for that, it's my family tree. I know its our because there aint no branches:)

Heidi

11-12-2001, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

sweet been looking for that, it's my family tree. I know its our because there aint no branches:)

What about this, are some of these your family members?

http://www.menwholooklikekennyrogers.com/gallery.html

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Heidi

What about this, are some of these your family members?

http://www.menwholooklikekennyrogers.com/gallery.html

the fire wall blocked it, please no porn heidi.

Heidi

11-12-2001, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

the fire wall blocked it, please no porn heidi.

Your firewall blocked that? It was a page of guys who look like kenny rogers...thousands of schmucks!! Pretty funny.

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Heidi

Your firewall blocked that? It was a page of guys who look like kenny rogers...thousands of schmucks!! Pretty funny.

likley story tell it to miss websence!

deroyo

11-12-2001, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

likley story tell it to miss websence!
Don't you HATE that when THAT happens???
:p

The Toninator

11-12-2001, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by deroyo

Don't you HATE that when THAT happens???
:p

yes i really do.

MtnBikerChk

11-13-2001, 06:47 AM

www.safeweb.com gets around our firewall ;)

The Toninator

11-13-2001, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
www.safeweb.com gets around our firewall ;)

Thanks i'll try it when i get to the office.

SK6

11-13-2001, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
www.safeweb.com gets around our firewall ;)

So what kind of site do YOU need that for? hhhmmmmm?:think:

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 06:57 AM

Hey spinners.......should we wear padded bike shorts to the class, or stick to regular workout shorts?

MtnBikerChk

11-13-2001, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by sirknight6

So what kind of site do YOU need that for? hhhmmmmm?:think:

I surf porn all day long.

www.peterpan-bus.com

(don't go there if you don't want porn).

we actually found that by accident looking for a bus schedule.

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

I surf porn all day long.

www.peterpan-bus.com

(don't go there if you don't want porn).

we actually found that by accident looking for a bus schedule.

Heh heh heh....I just went there. It takes you to a porn menu screen. The advertisement spawns have been blocked by our cyber-patrol. So I didn't get to see any boobies.

The Toninator

11-13-2001, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Hey spinners.......should we wear padded bike shorts to the class, or stick to regular workout shorts?

i'm going to ware my normal bike shorts.

MtnBikerChk

11-13-2001, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Heh heh heh....I just went there. It takes you to a porn menu screen. The advertisement spawns have been blocked by our cyber-patrol. So I didn't get to see any boobies.

I should have specified. go to www.safeweb.com first, then from there, go to the BUS site.

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by The Toninator

i'm going to ware my normal bike shorts.

The spinning bikes at the gym are Schwinns.

Yossarian

11-13-2001, 07:17 AM

How was spin class. Tell us :monkey: :monkey: all about it.

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Yossarian
How was spin class. Tell us :monkey: :monkey: all about it.

Spin class starts tonight! Cardio kickboxing was last night. Don't worry....we'll give you ALL the boring details! :D

The Toninator

11-13-2001, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

The spinning bikes at the gym are Schwinns.

i riding my road bike there and hooking it up to a trainer.

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by The Toninator

i riding my road bike there and hooking it up to a trainer.

Cool. What are you paying for the class and/or gym membership? Our class is $5 per month for unlimited spinning classes.

The Toninator

11-13-2001, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Cool. What are you paying for the class and/or gym membership? Our class is $5 per month for unlimited spinning classes.

Nope, i'm going to cycle coach that opened a wellness center near me.

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by The Toninator

Nope, i'm going to cycle coach that opened a wellness center near me.

So it's free?

The Toninator

11-13-2001, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

So it's free?
$10 bucks for 6 sessions once a week for an hour. 5 weeks before the race season starts again i'm going to do two sessions a week for 3 weeks if i like them.

BikeGeek

11-13-2001, 08:27 AM

I took a spinning class once. We had to bring our own spinner thing. Everyone laughed when I walked in.

iresmoke1

11-13-2001, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by BikeGeek
I took a spinning class once. We had to bring our own spinner thing. Everyone laughed when I walked in.

Did you roll in on your Big Wheel??
:D

Heidi

11-13-2001, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Hey spinners.......should we wear padded bike shorts to the class, or stick to regular workout shorts?

Am I too late to answer this? Wear your padded bike shorts, you'll be happy you did.

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Heidi

Am I too late to answer this? Wear your padded bike shorts, you'll be happy you did.

Well then I am glad I packed them!! :thumb:

Joe Pozer

11-13-2001, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by iresmoke1

Did you roll in on your Big Wheel??
:D

lol...this is BG rolling into spin class...

MtnBikerChk

11-13-2001, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Well then I am glad I packed them!! :thumb:

I didn't!

iresmoke1

11-13-2001, 12:27 PM

Boy did I wish I had padded bike shorts on the first few classes...
OUCH OUCH...
That really sucks. I'm used to it now.

AWSOME pic Joe...
that's funny!
lmao

SK6

11-13-2001, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by iresmoke1
Boy did I wish I had padded bike shorts on the first few classes...
OUCH OUCH...
That really sucks. I'm used to it now.

AWSOME pic Joe...
that's funny!
lmao

Monkey butt?:eek:

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 01:14 PM

Just spoke to the gym! They said to bring our bike shoes because they have the clip-in pedals. They said to bring plenty of water. They said to get there about 15 minutes early.

Getting excited about the class! It's going to hurt like hell!!!

Heidi

11-13-2001, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Just spoke to the gym! They said to bring our bike shoes because they have the clip-in pedals. They said to bring plenty of water. They said to get there about 15 minutes early.

Getting excited about the class! It's going to hurt like hell!!!

Just spoke to my stomach! It said to bring it food because it's hungry. It said to drink some of that yummy ginger tea too. It said it can't wait 15 minutes.

I am so excited about lunch! It's going to be fun!!!

:D

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Heidi

Just spoke to my stomach! It said to bring it food because it's hungry. It said to drink some of that yummy ginger tea too. It said it can't wait 15 minutes.

I am so excited about lunch! It's going to be fun!!!

:D

LUNCH!? It's 2:15 PM. Get with the East Coast, for crying our loud!

JOJO

11-13-2001, 01:37 PM

Agreed - wear the padded bike shorts.... trust me:D

MtnBikerChk

11-13-2001, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by JOJO
Agreed - wear the padded bike shorts.... trust me:D

And just where have YOU been??? I've only got 3 hours left to prepare for this thing and I feel abandoned?!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by JOJO
Agreed - wear the padded bike shorts.... trust me:D

This spinning class is going to make me cry, isn't it? :(

The Toninator

11-13-2001, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

This spinning class is going to make me cry, isn't it? :(

SI! s no buano:D

I Are Baboon

11-13-2001, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

SI! s no buano:D

What did you just say about my mother????

MtnBikerChk

11-13-2001, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by The Toninator

SI! s no buano:D

tsk tsk. can't even spell in Spanish!

Heidi

11-13-2001, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

This spinning class is going to make me cry, isn't it? :(

Nope, you'll love it. You can sprint as fast as you can, or crank up the resistance and climb your heart out and not have to worry about anything else, no cars, no rock drops, no turns, just pure work. I love to close my eyes and just ride.

JOJO

11-13-2001, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

And just where have YOU been??? I've only got 3 hours left to prepare for this thing and I feel abandoned?!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Ruhhh Rohhhhh me very very sorry. Tuesday is my busiest day .. I teach two spin classes and work in the office / bedroom:rolleyes: (hehehehhe my office is in my bedroom get it:rolleyes: :p )

You and Baboon will be fine you guys are hard core! I just wish I was teaching:D Muwahhhhhaaaaahhhhaaaaaaaa;)

cliffster5

11-13-2001, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

This spinning class is going to make me cry, isn't it? :(

You sound like you're actually stressing about this IAB. Relax dude, it's not like anyone's gonna drop you and you can't get back to your car at the trailhead because you're lost. MBC, slap him around a bit so he quits whinning OK?