Congratulations, you're so courageous! I ride outdoors, but I limit it to the weekends in the morning when the roads are quiet (use trainer at night). Have you read the pain cave threads? Look at how popular the Peloton fitness model has become. I'm hardly alone in my logic. I agree with you that we shouldn't pander to pernicious drivers and back woods hillbillies...but for you to dismiss the efficacy of using a trainer as both a vehicle for safety and convenience, is a little douchey!

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"I would definitely smell her seat after a century ride"