Alex Paton LOVES cyclingโbut he absolutely hates riding in the rain. So how does he keep training and improving his fitness, even in the UK, where it always seems to rain? โ๐ดโโ๏ธ In this video, he shares his top tips on staying dry while still getting faster!
โฑ๏ธ Timestamps: โฑ๏ธ
00:00 I hate cycling in the rain!
00:37 I’m still able to keep fit. How?!
01:28 Alex’s training secrets ๐คซ
02:04 Benefits of riding indoors
03:49 Training specificity when indoor cycling
04:54 Drawbacks to cycling virtually & indoors
06:28 Importance of feeling happy on the bike
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32 Comments
Do you ride outside no matter the conditions, or do you avoid the rain like Alex? ๐ And what do you think about riding indoors? ๐ดโโ
Don't mind the rain, dint mind most weather conditions. However, I avoid wind like the plague!!!
I'll ride in any weather conditions if I'm commuting to work. If it's riding for leisure, I tend to stick to the sunny days
theres no right and wrong, its what works for the individual .
Based in the same area as GCN and its safe to say I'm definitely a fair weather rider at least outside of the summer. I live in a flat and its extremely laborious to clean a bike after riding in bad weather and that's primarily why I only ride in the dry + indoors.
Just move to Spain ๐ช๐ธ
Winter miles count as double ๐.
This video is just an advert for Zwift
Riding in the rain sucks, and its dangerous, and I hate it. I came up with an ingenuous solution to address the issue. I moved to Mallorca 21 years ago and so far it seems to be working out fine.
Being outdoors is a huge part of what makes the cycling fun for me. I envy people who can score countless miles while looking at the screen, but it's the kind of thing that could make me fall out of love with cycling altogether.
Zwift puff piece. product placement commercial
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I fully agree if you are cycling for training and pleasure. I live in Sweden and we have less raining. With good equipment we can ride in all seasons. Per Neander. Retired
Rainy days are for other forms of exercise. A run, strength training or indoor ride. Or, maybe even a rest day!
Making a video about hating cycling in the rain while itโs raining is some sort of voodoo ๐
indoors seems so incredibly boring. number crunchers.
I have no choice as I'm a bicycle courier, so if I want eat and not become homeless then I have to ride…..
TBH I don't mind the rain (a cap under the helmet helps) but the cold I don't like and high winds are just dangerous.
brits being obsessed with rain
A Zwift Ride purchase means I ride less outdoors and go to the gym less, but also means I ride way more.
What a boring video
Marriage and kids will knock your fitness in the end
Zone 2…. cuts to 298 watts in Zwift ๐
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Yup. Also, after years of riding, no more really cold days, and no more insane decents. Just have fun.
I won't start in the rain, if it's really bad I'll go for a long run instead. I usually plan my cycling around the weather, I live in the South East where it does rain a lot but not as much as other regions in the UK. I don't mind the cold or drizzle but heavy rain is just dangerous here in the UK especially with all the hidden potholes and irate drivers! I've tried indoor trainers in the past and it doesn't do it for me, I like fresh air and being outdoors. I have noticed some folk staying on Zwift all year round, I think it becomes addictive for some people, this virtual racing.
But rain is when I get to find hilariously slippy bits of grass and mud to go sliding my cross bike around in! ๐
Im not even going to watch this. Not riding in the rain is pathetic. Grow a pair
Living in Seattle, rain is just part of the deal! Thatโs why I love indoor cyclingโI can throw open the garage door, enjoy the fresh air, and still feel connected to the outside. Plus, with my garage stereo setup, I get to pair my rides with my favorite music. Best of both worlds!
Don't mind rain but don't like keeping a dirty bike in the shed afterwards and hate the hassle of washing the bike.
Problem is when it's dry where I live, always seems to have been raining when I get near Watford, so scuppered either way!
This is a cracking video Alex. You do sneak under the radar as one of the best presenters on GCN. The message that you can get fast and fit by simply enjoying riding your bike lots, you'll have to push really hard but that doesnt mean being miserable is such a good one. Not a middle ground you often see represented between the "slow cycling, why would you even want to be fast?!" content on one side and the "flog yourself with discipline and structure and misery to be fast!" Content on the other. Thanks for a great video.
Other than for commuting, Itโs called indoor training on Zwift ๐๐พ