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2012-11-07 6:43 PM

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Subject: Bike Training Help

Brand new to the sport, completed a Try a Tri in September, then loved it so much completed the Scotia Bank Half Marathon.

Currently I am training on my bike inside, and I have idea really what I should be doing.  I have a cadence meter and just completed my first workout with it spinning at 95-110 for 30 minutes.

Is this good, or should I worry more about duration and technique at this point.

Building up a base before I start training for a half ironman this year.

2012-11-07 8:57 PM
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To quote Eddy Merckx - "ride lots"

If your just starting out I wouldn't worry about training plans or anything of the like. Get a good bike fit done and just ride.

2012-11-09 11:52 AM
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I would buy at least three Spinervals CDs with different workouts. It's easier to pedal when you have someone telling you what to do and at what pace. You will push harder this way than watching a movie while spinning.

I have two CDs with one hour workouts, one is very hard the other not so much, and I also have a CD with a 2 1/2 hour workout that I do on the weekend.

You can also join a tri club and do the indoor rides with a group. 

2012-11-09 5:43 PM
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Any riding is better than no riding but you should have some plan of attack when training indoors. You can follow the spinervals videos, Sufferfest videos or whatever other indoor training videos are out there. There's also trainerroad.com. All you need is an ant+ speed sensor and ant+ usb stick and you're all set. They have all sorts of workouts and plans to follow. You could also follow Jorge's cycling plan which is in the programs section on this site. Alot of people say that's a good one to do.

As for cadence, spin at whatever cadence feels right to you. When I first started riding indoors I didn't have a bike computer to tell me my cadence and speed so I went by how I felt. I'd warm up for 5-10 mins and then I'd ride hard (or just above race pace) for 20-30 mins, have a five minute recovery and then ride hard again for another 20-30 minutes. It was simple that way



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2012-11-11 8:07 PM
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Plenty of bike stores have spinning groups where you can bring your trainer and get a good work out with an instructor for a relatively low price - personally I find this more motivating than spinning on my own in the basement - where do you live?
2012-11-12 6:34 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Training Help
sirveloman - 2012-11-07 8:57 PM

To quote Eddy Merckx - "ride lots"

 

2012-11-13 3:52 PM
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Thanks for the advice

I have been spinning 3-4 times a week with sports on at night, so I quite enjoy it at this point.

Not to many classes in my area, one indoor bike place but the financial reality is keeping me from going.  Rather have a road or a TT bike then my hybrid for the summer.

Normal Work out at this point

* Doing single leg for 3-5 minutes each leg

* Long endurance spinning at 85-95 cadence for between 35-45 minutes each time.  

Then a slow spin to cool down for 5-10 minutes with stretching for 15 after.

 

2012-11-14 4:28 PM
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