We have written many times about how riders quickly find their confidence when the ride a RealRyder stationary bike for the first time. Today we received a great email from Donna Potter telling us how RealRyder indoor cycling has helped her confidence with her real bike!
Here is what Donna told us:
I am so excited to share my enhanced confidence out of the saddle on my road bike since I began workouts on the Real Ryder stationary bike. I picked up my road bike from the shop a couple of weeks ago and it was my first time cycling outside since I’ve started Real Ryder classes. I was exhilarated by my new found agility and control out of the saddle! I was fearless and let’s just say prior to Real Ryder classes I was only getting out of the saddle to power up the steepest of hills (and cautiously) due to the fear of possibly toppling over while being clipped in on such a lightweight bike. Now I feel like a kid on my bike, cruising side to side out of the saddle all caution to the wind.
Real Ryder rocks!
This makes a lot of sense and reinforces one of the more subtle benefits of our stationary bike, that we have talked about before. When you stand on an ordinary spin bike or stationary bike there is no movement, so weight distribution and balance are not really factors. Whereas when you stand on a real bike it will move from side to side especially if you are pushing a big gear on a hill. So balance is very important, as is a stable core, so you are focused on keeping the bike pointed in the right direction and smooth controlled movements. This is exactly what you will feel when you stand on a RealRyder, because our stationary bike will lean like a real bike, you need to ride it more like a real bike!
A non tilting stationary bike or rigid spinning bike cannot replicate this feeling, so does little to improve your cycling form or as Donna rightly points out your confidence! So thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Donna. You maybe new to RealRyder Indoor Cycling, but I think you are the first to identify this very important benefit that comes from riding a stationary bike that feels more like a real bike! It does actually help you develop a feel and enhance your confidence for when you are riding your real bike!
