Bike Timings
JasonB
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I did 21Km in 44.47 on a bike ina the gym the other day followed by a 4K run straight after on the running machine.
Is the bike time good. It works out to be 32.7mins or 33.1mins for 1 10 miles. The thing is I was going like the clappers, and my eyes looked demonic.
Was it worth it? Is it harder on a gym bike because you can never really get the extra yardage, the distance is always the same no matter the resistance. ie No gears to give further distance.
Is the bike time good. It works out to be 32.7mins or 33.1mins for 1 10 miles. The thing is I was going like the clappers, and my eyes looked demonic.
Was it worth it? Is it harder on a gym bike because you can never really get the extra yardage, the distance is always the same no matter the resistance. ie No gears to give further distance.
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I seem to remember 220 advising to only gym-bike for 3/4 of an hour maximum, just perhaps use it as an extra to your training.
I remember first training last year on a gym-bike and becoming pretty disheartened from the experience...
There is no better training for triathlon than getting out on your road bike in all conditions.....I would just use the gym bike when it snows :-)
By going like the clappers I presumme you mean pedalling rate? - this is probably not all that useful as you will rarely ride in a race at such hi-cadence...
I am not sure but I thought you did get more distance at a higher level? at least if not it woild be a better work out as you could keep your cadence at a more normal level...
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Mike
That said I still use them for brick training as it is only one line of thought.
Our gym is changing and are introducing spin bikes. I have heard many good things about these. But totally agree, proper training has to be done on your own bike.