For indoor training, during this really bad winter, you have a few options that you can look at. The option you choose will depend on your finances, your preferences and the space you have available to place the equipment. You will also have to keep your family's preferences and circumstances in mind.

A stationary bike:

Using a stationary bike for training during the winter can be a very good option. What is important though is that you should get a good one and that may be pricy. So you will have to do your homework and make sure you get the stationary bike you want. A big con for a stationary bike is it takes up a lot of space and it can be pretty noisy.

Cross trainer:

A cross trainer is another very good option. With a cross trainer you know you are getting a full body workout, but the con is that you are not getting any cycling training in the process. You will remain fit for the duration of the winter.

Get an indoor bicycle trainer:

I think this is the best option if you want to keep up with your cycling training. It is also possible to get the one that suits you exactly. An indoor bicycle trainer is easy to set up, does not take a lot of space when you are not using it and can be used very easily.

If you are looking at a bicycle trainer there are a few things you have to take into account, the most important is the kind of resistance that is used. There are basically three kinds of resistance, the noisiest of all is the wind resistance and I would really not recommend that.

The second kind of resistance that is used is magnetic resistance as is used in the Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer. It is a lot quieter and you will be able to use it while you watch TV, listen to music or read.

The best kind though is the ones that use fluid resistance such the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine Indoor Trainer. This is your quietest option. If you choose this option you know that you will be keeping noise down to the minimum and you will get a really good workout on it.

So, it all depends on what you want, what you can afford and how serious you are about your cycling training.