Improvising cheap training mat for turbo trainer

p1tse

Do any of you guys use alternative cheaper mat options whilst on turbo trainer?

Simmotino

Yoga mat from the Bay. £5-£10 tops. Works a treat.

rcmacc

i wear a compression/base layer and found it holds the moisture thus avoiding all the drips onto the ground

danlikesbikes

Any type of cheap exercise mat should do, just need to check the size before you buy.

Froomes Edgar

No because my turbo is in my garage, but have you considered a "towel"?

mwf28

I got some heavy duty horse stable matting from my neighbour who guess has horses!!! Brand new though,,,not soiled :?
Really thick ,waterproof, think mine is 20mm thick ,,,Not as cheap as a yoga matt but will last forever ,also urine resistant :shock:

Elston

An offcut of linoleum. Perfect.

mattshrops

Wife "this mats looking a bit tatty"

Me "would you like to go to Dunhelm to get a new one?"

Wife happy, me brownie points, mat in shed under KK. Job done

okgo

depends if you mean to cut noise or to minimize mess?

To cut noise I am planning to buy a paving slab to put the turbo on and put a rubber mat under that

frazered

I have carpet in the garage and found an old yoga mat the wife had discarded. All free !

In terms of sweat, have a microfibre towel which in place on the bar and top tube and mop myself down with. If warmer I use 2 ! Plus a cheapo fan.

ms

I use a foam Camping mat, less than a fiver.