How to Ride Rollers ~

After initial skill is developed, riding rollers demands essentially the same concentration as road riding. Therefore, proper mental skills are constantly improved on rollers, unlike the bad habits promoted by stationary trainers.  Add the tremendous benefits gained in balance, control, and bike feel while riding rollers, and you can see why we say, "Good riders ride rollers".

¨ It is not that difficult to learn to ride rollers!  Most people adapt in about three 5-minute sessions.  You can too!  Here's how:

1. Place the rollers in a narrow hallway or door so, if you need to, you can steady yourself with your arms.

2. Place a chair, stool, or milk crate beside the rollers in order to step on or off the rollers.  At first, wear sneakers so you can step down quickly.  

3. Have a strong friend grab your seatpost from the rear and hold you securely while you start to pedal and find your balance. In the beginning, keep your gear low and your cadence high.

4. Keep your front wheel straight; try to stay relaxed. You must not make any quick or jerky movements. Stay smooth!

5. As you become secure, your partner should slowly and carefully release his grip on your seatpost. 

6. Be patient. With a little practice this skill develops quickly and you will soon see why we recommend rollers so strongly.