How well will I do?

benny2018 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 12 Nov 2018 Karma :

Hi everyone!

I've been jogging for 3/4 years and have decided to switch to my bike as it's not being used and can't jog anymore due to work/issues. I haven't been on my bike yet but I'll be going starting this week.

I had 3 different routes for my jogging so I would go the same way biking. I ran at a fairly slow pace and did 70-90 mins endurance without stopping so I'm wondering (bare in mind I haven't been jogging since July so 4 months!) would I still have some endurance? Or if I go out now I'll be tired straight away? I should try one night Rolling Eyes

So basically does running endurance help with going biking?

Fourte · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Aug 2018 Karma :

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If you're riding off road, yes, it can make a good bit of difference.

But, presuming you're not - no, you do not a lot of fitness to turn a throttle. (Unless you've been doing the run around Snetterton - in which case, it'll help - but rowing would be much better.)

Okay - so you've not bothered to check what kinds of bikes this forum is about.
I've moved it to the cycling section.

From my experience - yet it will help. But may take a little to adjust as you do use different muscles.

Why not just go out and do some cycling? Everyone's different and fitness will transfer in different ways.

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Your CV (cardiovascular) endurance would carry over to an extent however cycling efficiency (although not that important) and muscles predominantly used will e a factor.

4 months off will probably mean you're essentially starting from scratch regardless.
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kgm · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Karma :

I did a lot of running years ago and tested 1.5 mile time a few times before heading off for a 1600 mile cycle trip, doing about 70 miles a day (on a hardtail MTB). I came back much fitter but my mile and a half time increased by a full minute. It helps your endurance but not necessarily your all round performance.

thx1138 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Karma :

You might want to look at this article about improving your Vo2 max.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/fitness-guide-how-to-improve-vo2-max-158328?fbclid=IwAR1OFzOlvfkXd_ueKn4OvcnsZu9fyqbtKF20YQdYQq8a1fDjlRlHUxaHoqM

MahatmaAndhi · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

I was 19 stone when I first jumped on a bike as an adult.
I rode, with a group, for 15 miles, stopping for coffee. I then went out and did 15 miles every other night and 30-35 on a weekend day.

Cycling is as hard as you make it. I live in the flattest part of the country (the Fens) which has a geographical advantage. But honestly, you should be able to surpass any run distance within no time at all.
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