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MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training
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 2005-05-11 9:57 AM |
Expert  666    St. Thomas, ON |  Subject: MTB Training vs. Road Bike TrainingI'd like to get some opinions on the following. I have a really nice trail very close to my house. It's got some (slightly) hilly sections, and it's just beautiful surroundings. It is, however mostly dirt/mud and gravel, and is pretty much a MTB only trail. I realize that riding the MTB won't help with my butt, or getting accustomed to aero position, and I will do road bike training at least once per week anyway. Will I obtain any benefit (other than some cardio) from riding the MTB, or is the geometry so different that nothing will really carry over? I have a feeling I would ride more often since the trail is so close, vs taking the road bike out to the trail, but if there's no real benefit... |
| 2005-05-11 10:10 AM in reply to: #155933 |
Member 86 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training The biggest problem with training on mtb trails is that the trail determines your effort, not you. It's very hard to keep a consistent HR and/or power output when you're going up and down steep hills and blazing twisty singletrack. Mountain biking can also beat you up a lot more than road riding if the trails are especially challenging. I'm an avid mountain biker and do a considerable amount of my riding time on dirt. I've always found 'training' much easier to do on the road, though. So mountain biking is definitely beneficial to your fitness, but if your goal is to be faster on the bike leg of a tri, you need to train often in circumstances that mimic the race. |
| 2005-05-11 10:10 AM in reply to: #155933 |
Pro 3903  Andover | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training Sorry I can't offer much input but I will say that you'll build leg strength riding that MTB in the mud! Have fun, Rob |
| 2005-05-11 10:14 AM in reply to: #155933 |
Master 1210 Saskatchewan | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training I got out my MTB to ride to work on (a whole 6 miles). I figured the added resistance and the option to ride some of the riverbank trails alongside the paved path would be fun. IMHO, any time on the bike pedalling is training time. I figure that with the bike, because it's less about technique, it's the time on the saddle that counts. |
| 2005-05-11 11:02 AM in reply to: #155944 |
Expert 666 St. Thomas, ON | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training Thankfully the trail isn't very technical--it's meant to be a hike/bike type trail. It ends inside a local park that has some crazy hills which I can choose to do or not depending on the workout I'm aiming for. Leg strength is probably the biggest thing right now. I'm thinking if I currently will ride 2 or 3 times on the road bike, I may be able to go to riding 5 times a week, with 2 or 3 MTB rides to help build leg strength. |
| 2005-05-11 11:05 AM in reply to: #155933 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training I like to ride my mtn bike as a treat to myself. Keeps it FUN! WWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! |
| 2005-05-11 12:38 PM in reply to: #155968 |
Expert 666 St. Thomas, ON | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training As an aside, I ride clipless pedals on the buzz (my road bike). Would there be much benefit in picking up a set of MTB pedals/shoes for the crappy Canadian Tire MTB? |
| 2005-05-12 12:27 PM in reply to: #155933 |
Regular 90 north europe | Subject: RE: MTB Training vs. Road Bike Training i prefer MTB because if you cycle 50k cross country,fatigu is like after 80k road! i usually ride 50k cross |
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