pseudo-trainer
Took my new bike (I will need a good name for it) out for a spin yesterday. The experience was different than when I was biking on the trainer. For one, even at a high gear on the road, I felt my legs were doing more work. I attributed the wind (about 8mph). Yet, the feel of the road is not the same as the feel of the trainer's resistance. At least, I can still get a workout with the trainer. I'll just need to keep in mind that the real road condition is going to be tougher.
My training goal for this year is to hit 90-100 minutes for 40 miles of biking. 40 miles is the length of the LSD round trip. I have been clocking around 2 hours for 30 miles in the past. I would like to get closer to 20mph on average. Keep in mind, the wind factor. I find that, personally, the wind never helps much. Because it is always against my direction. My old bike is a lot heavier, which is harder to accelerate and go uphills. With the reduction is weight, I should find it easier to speed up (with caution, always).
Perhaps I should invest in a cyclo-computer. The downside is: it adds more weight (in grams). I'll probably just time myself with a watch.
I got my gears ready: 1) racing-red biking shirt, 2) bike shorts with gel padding, 3) retro/old school helmet, 4) cleat/clipless shoes, 5) revived pair of legs, and 6) renewed passion and determination.
I will own LSD bike path!
Took my new bike (I will need a good name for it) out for a spin yesterday. The experience was different than when I was biking on the trainer. For one, even at a high gear on the road, I felt my legs were doing more work. I attributed the wind (about 8mph). Yet, the feel of the road is not the same as the feel of the trainer's resistance. At least, I can still get a workout with the trainer. I'll just need to keep in mind that the real road condition is going to be tougher.
My training goal for this year is to hit 90-100 minutes for 40 miles of biking. 40 miles is the length of the LSD round trip. I have been clocking around 2 hours for 30 miles in the past. I would like to get closer to 20mph on average. Keep in mind, the wind factor. I find that, personally, the wind never helps much. Because it is always against my direction. My old bike is a lot heavier, which is harder to accelerate and go uphills. With the reduction is weight, I should find it easier to speed up (with caution, always).
Perhaps I should invest in a cyclo-computer. The downside is: it adds more weight (in grams). I'll probably just time myself with a watch.
I got my gears ready: 1) racing-red biking shirt, 2) bike shorts with gel padding, 3) retro/old school helmet, 4) cleat/clipless shoes, 5) revived pair of legs, and 6) renewed passion and determination.
I will own LSD bike path!
