Originally Posted by
CoogansBluff
That's an exaggeration, but yes, those factors are at play. This particular bike allows me to watch Netflix and other streamed shows as well as bike virtual tours of places like New York City or Las Vegas. It does relieve the tedium.
Sorry, I didn't mean to exaggerate and put words in your mouth.
But if you can ride the same amount of time, you should be able to dial down the resistance to a similar level of effort. And simulating stops and out of the saddle would probably help too.
John