Rollin with the homies

So I picked up some sweet cycling rollers yesterday from Ye Olde Bike Shop on University. Older Dave hooked me up for 75 bucks!

Bicycle rollers are a type of bicycle trainer which makes it possible to ride a bicycle indoors without moving forward. However, unlike other types of bicycle trainers, rollers do not attach to the bicycle frame, and the rider must balance him or herself on the rollers while training. Bicycle rollers normally consist of three cylinders, drums, or "rollers" (two for the rear wheel and one for the front), on top of which the bicycle rides. A belt connects one of the rear rollers to the front roller, causing the front wheel of the bicycle to spin when the bicycle is pedaled. The spacing of bicycle rollers can usually be adjusted to match the bicycle's wheelbase. Generally, the front roller is adjusted to be slightly ahead of the hub of the front wheel.
-Taken from Wikipedia

I've tried rollers a few times, and they are incredibly hard, but my friends say that once you get it down, it really helps your cycling. What's cool about these rollers is that I can adjust the resistance. So I got home and I move my couch to the side bit and lay my beer pong table down on the carpet( the rollers can't be on the carpet because the drums will rub on the ground). I set the rollers on the wood and adjusted the front roller to fit good on my wheel. I set the bike on and grab onto the couch for stability and start pedaling. First thought, my pedaling is way off, I need to work on my cadence. After a minute or so I decide to speed up, because they say the faster you go the better your balance. So I pedal faster until I get a good even cadence and let go for a second. DON'T LOOK AT THE HUB OR THE ROLLERS! I grab onto the couch again. I decide to look a few feet in front of me on the ground. This feels better. So I let go and I'm actually riding the rollers! Keep your eyes in front of you, and OOPS I looked down! I tried to slow down, and then was able to stop, but I was further away from the couch to grab it. Like a redwood falling in the forest, I tipped over and fell to the ground. I'm not giving up on rollers though, I just need to keep practicing.