Subject: RE: is "spin" class good tri training? I've been a recreational cyclist for 6 years (training for 1st tri now ). I've ridden outside a few winters. Last year I started doing mostly spin (3-4 per week ) to avoid the ice and 4 layers of clothes. On my first group ride late March I had no problem keeping up and taking my turn leading on a 50 miler ~18.5mph (2,000' gain ). Yes road bike and some pace lining! I wouldn't call it conclusive but it worked for me. Another question; Which is better spin or trainer?
Just clicked the link posted earlier and found another link for a short article by Chris Carmichael (guru of bicycle training/racing) in BICYCLING MAG
http://www.bicycling.com/article/0,6610,s1-4-403-21407-1,00.html Edited by 2moremiles 2010-01-13 8:27 PM
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