So trainers eat tires. How do you manage this logistically? Do you have a spare wheel with a sturdy tire? Just accept a certain level of tire damage and rotate out frequently? Surely you guys aren't swapping out tires before each trainer ride? This is all pretty new to me, so thanks. Jen I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

I know that there are a bunch of fellow trifuelers who get bored out of their mind on the trainer. I never think about quitting when i'm on the trainer because i know its neccesary for my training, but i would like to hear some good workouts that some people use on the trainer. "You can never be too rich or too skinny." -My doctor

For all those of you who face a snowy winter like me, what do you prefer to do in the winter for riding? 1. Use a Mag Trainer 2. Use a Rim-Drive Trainer 3. Use Rollers 4. Brave the cold and learn the joys of frostbike... Wait, frostbite. My Ironman Journey: http://onefortypointsix.wordpress.com/ -Nick

I've been riding almost exclusively on my Trainer since January and added a PowerTap in March. I've been dutifully collecting and analyzing my data since I added the PT and can certainly see how helpful its going to be in changing my workouts.

In a thinly veiled attempt to rationalize buying a cover for my rear wheel, I throw this question out: Does the majority of the noise relating to using a trainer relate to the spokes cutting through the air? Does it make it quieter to by a set of covers for my rear wheel *just* to cut down on the noise?

Have now about 8 rides in on my Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. Really enjoying having it in the house etc, love the pain, you know the drill. Question is: How much tension do I ideally want on the back tire? Seems to me you want basically enough tension so the wheel doesn't slip when you pedal, but more is probably just deforming your tire.

I recently bought a Kurt Kinetic Pro trainer. I found that at higher speeds I can feel vibrations. Upon closer inspection, I found that the 6.25 lbs fly wheel wobbles since it isn't completely straight. This is my first trainer so I'm wondering if this vibration is to be expected? Any feed back would be apreciated. Thank you.