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A question for the cyclists
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Hi folks how’s she cutting
Myself and the Arrow have started cycling to get a bit fitter
Sean got himself a new bike and I am sticking with my trusty mountain bike for now
reason is I dont really like the turn down racing bike handle bars
I have done a few sponsored cycles for charity but nothing serious
So I was wondering if the cyclists on here could help out with a bit of
a training plan,We are doing 7-12 miles a day at the moment but not to many hills as suchSo the question to the cyclists is what sort of training should we be at mileage wise
And any suggestions about bikes for myself when I dump the old mountain bike would be great
I was in my local bike store and the guy said you need to spend at least €600 for a decent bike :shock:Thanks Cathal
Hi Cathal,
Good to see you on a bike…and good to see the Arrow on something without an engine!
As far as a training plan is concerned you could follow something like you’d find here. They vary in distances but you’ll know your own limits. This is a tour around Waterford but the plans can be applied to any person for any reason.
Start of in a light gear. Stressing your knees will put you off or at worst injure you so keep it light. You should be pedaling along just enough to have a conversation without choking for breath…it’s enough. There’s no point in coming home foaming at the mouth and having to walk up a stairs sideways…you won’t last at it.
As far as bikes are concerned you can pay through the roof. I had one worth €5,500 but I was competitive…you can go as far as €9,000. You don’t need that because it’s of no benefit to you. If you don’t like dropped bars you could go for a hybrid or a mountain bike but they can be expensive although lightweight. Converting a racing bike to flat bars really isn’t worth it as the whole gear and brake system would have to be changed with the bars which adds to cost.
Be sure to get a good pair of shorts. Cheap doesn’t mean adequate. Keep an eye out for Lidl and Aldi as they do have specials with good kit. And the helmet…you might look silly but I know of a few people who had lesser injuries from being thrown across cars as a result.Hope this helps.
Alan
Halfords also have good deals on, so its worth dropping in there, they will be getting there 2010 stock in soon for xmas, and will start shifting the old stock, they often sell the old stock half price.
To be honest, if you planning on doing alot of miles, you would be better with a road bike.
yes, I’ll second Alan.
I did some cycling and still now I try my best.
on the equipment side, I think you get something like this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35976
and you’re ok.
the helmet is mandatory IMHO, plus some gloves, *sunglasses* (LOL) and cycling pants.road bikes are better on tar, but you can do fitness with any bike, really.
Thanks for replies guys
Alan €5500 for a bike jeez thats nuts but I suppose for competition gear thats what you need
I was looking at one of these
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_502557_langId_-1_categoryId_165534
It seems to be a racer body with straight barsCathal
Donegal? Get a mountain bike with good shock absorbers – LOL. I would suggest you to start every session with warming up, maybe walking a bit in a relaxed pace, 10 mins should be enough. Your knees will be gladful.
cathald wrote:
Alan €5500 for a bike jeez thats nuts but I suppose for competition gear thats what you need
Then I sold it and bought camera equipment…still nuts????
The bike looks good. 18 gears with a wide range of ratios and disc brakes. It’s expensive but the build and group set look worthy of the price. The only thing I would suggest if you buy this is to check the saddle. Some are more anotomically suited than others and as this is the main point of contact with your body it’s important to get a comfortable one but I’m sure you know this already.
Alan
Hi Cathal,
I think this is the bicycle for you. 8)
http://collection-of-wallpapers.blogspot.com/2009/03/worlds-most-expensive-bicycle.html
Cheers.
John.
5faythe wrote:
Hi Cathal,
I think this is the bicycle for you. 8)
http://collection-of-wallpapers.blogspot.com/2009/03/worlds-most-expensive-bicycle.html
Cheers.
John.
We are talking about Donegal, they did this to their own sign at the roadside… how long do you think Cathal would last on a golden bike?
lol at some of the replies
I have started out myself recently and bought a mountain bike from here.
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/store/department/2/BIKES/
They seem to have very competitive prices.
I was told specialized is the make to buy for those of us who are not sure what we want.
Sunglasses are a must. Went out the other evening with out them and the flies nearly killed me. :lol:Don’t buy glasses form a bike shop. Remember all they are, are safety glasses. You get a decent pair from on-line hardware sites for €10-15 where you’d pay €40-80 depending on label in a bike shop. Get your first fly or bee in your eye at speed and you’ll know why you use them. I use yellow lens glasses to brighten up darker days.
Alan
I wear normal glasses and can’t do with out them but I dont think they would
stop a bee of fly entering into my eye can you get those coloured glasses
that will fit over my normal one’s
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