Returning after long lay off
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123456789
Veteran
- Location
- Quite near Saarfend innit
Thanks all for the advice
Been out I can drive out to a fairly traffic free, flattish spot near me that gives me loop options around my parking point. First ride was around 1 hour 15 mins and I managed 22 miles. It felt like I could do more but I stopped there. I now have a base to work up from. I'm bumbling along fine on the flat but as soon as I hit an incline I really notice the lay off... and so does my perineum!! (TMI maybe)
Been out I can drive out to a fairly traffic free, flattish spot near me that gives me loop options around my parking point. First ride was around 1 hour 15 mins and I managed 22 miles. It felt like I could do more but I stopped there. I now have a base to work up from. I'm bumbling along fine on the flat but as soon as I hit an incline I really notice the lay off... and so does my perineum!! (TMI maybe)
grldtnr
Über Member
It's a mentality thing with me, I can't sit on 'rollers' going nowhere, that seems pointless, when the weather is wet & dreary I don't want to go out now.
I do live in a busy area , that doesn't help either, it's not easy for me to get out to somewhere quieter.
Consequently I am not that bike fit but when I do get out on a bike I still enjoy the riding
I do live in a busy area , that doesn't help either, it's not easy for me to get out to somewhere quieter.
Consequently I am not that bike fit but when I do get out on a bike I still enjoy the riding
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I only use a turbo if injured. Really find it boring and you aren't getting the visual and physical stimulation from your surroundings. I do commute to work on the bike, which has multiple benefits. Wakes you up, keeps you fit, you arrive at the destination within a couple of minutes of your target time, you save a lot of money, you aren't moaning about traffic, and it keeps you fit for weekend rides.
If you live in a busy area, are there 'alternative' routes out of your locality - i.e. farm tracks/bridleways/canal. This is where a gravel bike or hybrid can be useful (or even a full MTB).
If you live in a busy area, are there 'alternative' routes out of your locality - i.e. farm tracks/bridleways/canal. This is where a gravel bike or hybrid can be useful (or even a full MTB).
The main things are enjoyment and consistency - and those tend to go together.
With winter approaching, I would also suggest looking at an indoor setup for when the weather doesn't work for you. Apps like Zwift (and several others) have revolutionised indoor cycling and many people find them highly engaging. I do about 2/3 of my mileage outdoors but also enjoy the 1/3 I do indoors.
With winter approaching, I would also suggest looking at an indoor setup for when the weather doesn't work for you. Apps like Zwift (and several others) have revolutionised indoor cycling and many people find them highly engaging. I do about 2/3 of my mileage outdoors but also enjoy the 1/3 I do indoors.
grldtnr
Über Member
I cycle to feel the elements, see what's around me, and know that I have actually got to a different destination than a stationary bone on the 'rollers'.
That's the whole point of cycling ,not subscribing to some app or gym membership to get an electronic ride, zwift et al is anathema to me.
A big reason for the way I feel about cycling now ,is that I was knocked off 25 yes ago, subconsciously this has affected me, or rather it has for real, back in my day club cycling, i rarely failed to turn out to go cycling, despite what it was doing outside.
These days ,traffic conditions have been steadily getting worse, encroaching on what we're relatively safe routes.
I now lack the self reliance and confidence I had then, I would have thought nothing off crossing Central London or any busy town, riding fixed or freewheel.
That's the nub of the matter for me, despite me trying to find ways around the problem,
I have essentially lost the 'mojo' to want to ride, understandable ,I think given I was off work for 6 months
That's the whole point of cycling ,not subscribing to some app or gym membership to get an electronic ride, zwift et al is anathema to me.
A big reason for the way I feel about cycling now ,is that I was knocked off 25 yes ago, subconsciously this has affected me, or rather it has for real, back in my day club cycling, i rarely failed to turn out to go cycling, despite what it was doing outside.
These days ,traffic conditions have been steadily getting worse, encroaching on what we're relatively safe routes.
I now lack the self reliance and confidence I had then, I would have thought nothing off crossing Central London or any busy town, riding fixed or freewheel.
That's the nub of the matter for me, despite me trying to find ways around the problem,
I have essentially lost the 'mojo' to want to ride, understandable ,I think given I was off work for 6 months
123456789
Veteran
- Location
- Quite near Saarfend innit
Knowing that proper winter is not far away I have actually invested in a zwift ride. I was pondering a Peloton but I had a wheel on dumb trainer previously that I used with the sufferfest videos and enjoyed those. Then I found Zwift and have never really looked back. I loved the structured plans, workouts pace partners etc. I mean it is still a hamster wheel but it makes it turbo training so much more engaging.
Brandane
Legendary Member
- Location
- Costa Clyde
I can appreciate the reasons for some taking to indoor "cycling", especially in the winter. But really, it is a training aid for when they can get out and about for the real thing. And "you cannae change the laws of physics" when it comes to miles covered. Miles are a unit of distance and cannot possibly be done while stationary, no matter what Zwift etc. claim. Yes you can burn energy and improve your fitness, but you haven't covered any miles. As for Zwift, that is to cycling what FlightSim is to flying. Playing FlightSim doesn't make anyone a pilot!
