The sad state of society
Today, about 5:30PM, temps in the upper 70's and a nice breeze from the Northeast. All in all a great day for a bike ride outside.
ID Gym on Lincoln is putting their spinning bikes outside for an upcoming class.
Made me think of this quote of U.S Rep. Earl Blumenauer
“Let’s have a moment of silence for all those Americans who are stuck in traffic on their way to the gym to ride the stationary bicycle.”
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Schneider on -
I get the same feeling when I walk down Clark St. in Andersonville on a lovely day, and see people inside a health club running on a treadmill. It's so much nicer to be out in the world while getting my exercise.
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Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on -
At least they're exercising, even though it does bring back memories of my childhood hamster walking endlessly on his wheel.
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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on -
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MagMileMarauder said:At least they're exercising, even though it does bring back memories of my childhood hamster walking endlessly on his wheel.
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Permalink Reply by James BlackHeron on -
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In the greater picture these folks riding "stationary" bikes pales next to bangers killing each other over control of local illegal markets of herbs and other simple recreational pharmaceuticals.
MagMileMarauder said:At least they're exercising, even though it does bring back memories of my childhood hamster walking endlessly on his wheel.
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Permalink Reply by GabeW (not the other Gabe) on -
But isn't the point of a spin class to push yourself really hard? You'd rather they do that on the LFP on a tri bike? :D
Maybe it's more convenient for a city dweller to get an hour of hard training in quickly and near home/work on a Tuesday evening and save the long fast ride on the open roads out of the city for the weekend?
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Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on -
I think the same thing when I pass World Gym on Montrose. Paying a fee to go inside for a treadmill or stationary bike vs. just 1/4 mile more to the lakefront and it's cost of $0.00.
Even factoring all four seasons, there's very few days I cannot get in an outdoor workout.
Not a hard decision for me...
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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on -
BINGO!
It is way easier for people to get in a serious work out on a stationary trainer then on the streets of Chicago or multi-use paths; also a lot more convenient for a lot of people.
GabeW (not the other Gabe) said:But isn't the point of a spin class to push yourself really hard? You'd rather they do that on the LFP on a tri bike? :D
Maybe it's more convenient for a city dweller to get an hour of hard training in quickly and near home/work on a Tuesday evening and save the long fast ride on the open roads out of the city for the weekend?
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Permalink Reply by bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) on -
What time is "class"?... Let's roll up with a GIgantiC pizza! Great spot for a li'l picnic.... Who is with me?
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Permalink Reply by Michael A on -
I train indoors at a training center on something called a computrainer in the off season... It is a much more structured workout then you can easily get outside. Once the warmer weather some still do the indoor workouts 2-3 times a week. A one hour structured workout a couple times a week as well as long rides outdoors will make you much stronger. Believe it or not bicycles can be used for something other then commuting.
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Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on -
totally
Michael A said:Believe it or not bicycles can be used for something other then commuting.
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Permalink Reply by bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) on
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