Abstract: A bicycle exercise stand is disclosed for supporting the drive wheel of a bicycle during stationary pedaling exercise. The exercise stand includes a frame and positioning mechanism provided on the frame for engaging and positioning a first drive wheel hubs. A holding mechanism is provided substantially opposite to the positioning mechanism and is moveable between extended and contracted positions. The holding mechanism is arranged to engage a second drive wheel hubs in the extended position to cooperate with the positioning mechanism to rotatably hold the drive wheel. A pedal is mounted to a lower portion of the frame and is coupled to holding mechanism for moving the holding mechanism between the extended and contracted positions. The pedal may be operated by foot in order to make it easy to mount the bicycle on the stand.

Abstract: A resistance applying mechanism for use in an exercising apparatus having a support frame on which a bicycle provided with at least a saddle and foot pedals is supported includes a rotary shaft rotatably supported by the support frame and driven by operating the foot pedals; a rotating disk made of metal and fixed to the rotary shaft; and at least a pair of permanent magnets for generating an eddy current placed opposite each other with the rotating disk interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A resistance applying mechanism for use in an exercising apparatus having a support frame on which a bicycle provided with at least a saddle and foot pedals is supported includes a rotary shaft rotatably supported by the support frame and driven by operating the foot pedals; a rotating disk made of metal and fixed to the rotary shaft; and at least a pair of permanent magnets for generating an eddy current placed opposite each other with the rotating disk interposed therebetween.