Bike Log

[mlctvt]

Originally Posted by powbmps

Man, you guys are nuts!

Is everyone riding road bikes?

I've only got a full suspension mountain bike (heavy) and tried going on some longer rides last summer. I had a couple different loops between 20 - 25 miles that would take 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Average speed of 10 mph. That's pretty freakin' slow.

Yup, road bike for me most of the time, although I also have a couple of mountian bikes. Long road rides on a heavy mountian bike can be tough. My road bike weighs about 17 lbs and that can make a huge difference. If you're riding trails that's not too bad. If you're riding roads you might want to get some smooth tires that helps too.

[SKIQUATTRO]

hey monkey...you have the link for the detailed cours for the HIM Providence?

[SKIQUATTRO]

email me

matt@scicom-inc.com

[cbcbd]

Originally Posted by powbmps

Man, you guys are nuts!

Is everyone riding road bikes?

I've only got a full suspension mountain bike (heavy) and tried going on some longer rides last summer. I had a couple different loops between 20 - 25 miles that would take 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Average speed of 10 mph. That's pretty freakin' slow.

Recently I've been out way more on the full suspension MTB... gotta get new cogs for the road, so it waits.

I used to only mtb and was "against" the road... first time I got on a road bike it felt so fast, it was an awesome feeling compared to riding a mtb on the road.
Try it and you'll see the difference... but don't pedal too hard, you might just wheelie yourself off the bike

And going the other direction - I almost bucked myself off my mtb after a long stint of road riding - those hydraulic disc brakes are much grabbier

[MonkeyBrook]

Here you go Quattro...going out to ride it on Saturday or Sunday. Been spending lots of time in the pool as that is by far my weakest leg.

http://ironman.com/events/ironman70....0.3?show=about

[SKIQUATTRO]

the JPG's on the site are aweful...cant see the climb rates...it is 0-50' elevation or 500"?? gimme some insider scoop on the ride/run course...I'm not worried about the swim as its my strongest leg...running is my weakness

[MonkeyBrook]

Sending PM.

[jplynch019]

Originally Posted by mlctvt

That's some great mileage!
I wish I had the time to do these distances dailey. All I can get in after work is about 25-30 before it gets dark. This week I did a total of 148 miles , just shy of my targeted 150 miles + per week.

I'm lucky that I get to commute to work each day. That's the only way I'm able to get 40 per day. Weekends are "fun rides", different climbs, scenic lake rides, etc.

[SKIQUATTRO]

55 This Morning.

[SKIQUATTRO]

20 Last Night