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cycling, silly question?
meakie
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Hi all
may be a daft question, now the nites are light, I am gonna start getting on my bike (have been doing spin classes at gym to train in interim to start off training) now then..
I am only having to do a 23k bike ride for my first tri, so the question is:
on my 2-3 sesh's a week, do I just cycle that distance or is there any specific training I can do on my bike to help me?
I am new to cycling so please dont use any jargon if there is any! lol
thanks!
Shell [:)]
may be a daft question, now the nites are light, I am gonna start getting on my bike (have been doing spin classes at gym to train in interim to start off training) now then..
I am only having to do a 23k bike ride for my first tri, so the question is:
on my 2-3 sesh's a week, do I just cycle that distance or is there any specific training I can do on my bike to help me?
I am new to cycling so please dont use any jargon if there is any! lol
thanks!
Shell [:)]
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First I train in minutes which I find better as you can compare your work better at the end. e.g. You can check your distance achieved against the 30min each time to see if your getting faster. Also easier to plan into your schedule.
I keep my RPMs between 80 and 95 always. I add in 2-3 minute 100+RPMs every 10mins to increase the intensity of the session.
I increase the timing of the sessions weekly. Started at 3*30mins a week. Up to 3 * 45mins now.
I dont get out on the roads until the weekend. I try and get one long cycle of 1 hour + in every saturday followed by a run to get my body used to the transition also.
Hope that helps.
ironkav
RPM revolutions per minute: you can seen this on most gym bikes. I usually leave the info screen on RPM so I can keep above 80 always. If you are always over 95ish then increase the resistance on the bike until you are between 80+90
thanks!
And adding a run at the end too is a good idea.
I will really feel the jelly legs then huh!
thanks for posting :-)
Your v welcome
I would imagine that this only really applies to sprint and Olympic distance. Riding 360km to prepare yourself for an Ironman would be a bit of a challenge...
So I was thinking I could use one sesh for doing the distance and another for maybe 30 mins followed by a 5k run or something.. what dya think?
What's your target? To finish, to be competitive, time etc?
I usually set my bike up outside, start my stopwatch, get dressed, put on shoes, helmet etc (transition practice) and hit the bike. WHen i return I park the bike, change into running gear (clock still ticking) and go for 5k.
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IK
My swimming and running is going well, just need to kick the bike section up really.
Obviously I would like to do it in a good time but I mainly want to get thru it without pain or stopping!
How cliche was that. :P
That's pretty much what I'm doing in the run up to mine at the end of May.
Also try and check out the bike course - so you know where the hills, downhills, bends and flats are.
Good idea. My next tri is actually in my town. I do the same bike route that the tri is using for training.
and of course I know I am going to suffer- I aint walking it! hell no.
Wish me luck, am excited but cackin it!
waaaaahhhhhhh.....
I never said it was easy.... hell no
39 days to go!
tick tock!