ROCKIN ‘N ROLLIN
Whether you riding alone, or in big groups, it is essential to be able to “hold your line” and ride within inches of other riders. It is easier than it sounds, and our assumption is that everyone can do it. However, the truth is it takes a lot of work. Riding rollers forces you to focus on staying in a small area on a moving drum.
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Most of us don’t realize how poorly we pedal, but we all need work. Yes, pedaling is easy, like running right..? Well, yes and no. Doing it is easy, doing it well is difficult. Rollers force you to pedal complete circles constantly. It’s the perfect tool to perfect pedaling but it takes time and effort.
Well-made rollers are smooth and allow for very low resistance, allow- ing you to get your speed and cadence rolling. In much the same way that motor pacing gives you the feel of speed, the rollers give you ultra-high end turnover and speed. It is a paradox that pedaling is much easier on rollers but, you are getting more work done.
It activates the muscles you need to ride hard. Remember the whole time you are riding you are:
– Balancing
– Using the core
– Pedaling efficiently, quickly and smoothly
– Using the muscle in the correct firing sequence