Posted: 21:41 - 12 Nov 2018 Post subject: How well will I do?
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
So basically does running endurance help with going biking?
Posted: 22:15 - 12 Nov 2018 Post subject: Re: How well will I do?
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.
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. ____________________ Pictorgraphicalfantastical
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.
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. ____________________ [Between Bikes]
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