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Posted: Sun May 20th, 2007 11:48 pm |
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Wow, that's great. Riding without that numbness has to be load off your mind.
I have to travel for 5 weeks before the Northwoods tour due to my work schedule. This is something I hadn't planned for, living in hotels for 5 weeks and no bicycle....oh oh....now what do I do to stay in shape? This could prove to be a challenging tour for me.
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Posted: Fri May 18th, 2007 02:49 am |
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Got the new shoes (Shimano, and one size larger) and love them! My feet are no longer going numb. Adjusted the seat too, and that's more comfortable.
Lanette
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Posted: Sat May 5th, 2007 04:13 am |
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I agree with JoeMarty. Exercise, or indoor activity is not riding a bike outdoors. The trainer (yuk) does maintain cardiovascular fitness, but I think the endurance for a moderate ride comes with building in the seat time.
For example, I doubt that (unless you're on rollers with someone like Carmichael driving you) you can duplicate riding into the wind/rain for 25 miles or so. That is rather extreme.
So, get out there and ride. Hit them hills, ride into the wind (looking for position on the bike and on the road). Even better, climb hills into the wind - nothing better!
Feet numb? If it's one foot in particular (the one always in the peddle), learn to unclip both feet.
In the mountains of British Columbia last year, on a rather hot day my feet started killing me. I pulled up to the SAG wagon (driven by my wife) and she packed my CamelBak with ice. Boy did that take the burn out!
Shoes too tight? Back problems? Who knows.
See you on the Northwoods Tour, or is it the GRABAWWR. I'm doing both anyway.Last edited on Sat May 5th, 2007 04:18 am by centrider
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 03:55 am |
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Hi Allison,
I read Bikerski's reply and generally agree with it. However, I'm not sure you need to do three consecutive 70 mile days to say you are ready. I've done a good many tours and seldom have I even had a 70 mile day before arriving for the tour. Don't get me wrong, I train. I ride frequently---20-25 mile rides during the week---and some 40 milers on the weekend. What I have found is that I am comfortable the first couple days and about the 3rd or 4th day, I tend to come into my own and it really doesn't matter too much what they throw at us. But everyone is different; I think the main thing is that you put in as much saddle time as you can in advance, and if you have been pretty faithful about that, you will be fine.
Oh, and by the way, I never count trainer time as mileage; its just not the same. I do the trainer and ellipitical machines all winter and it all helps to maintain general fitness, but my belief is that it doesn't have much to do with riding in the real world.
Hope to meet you on GRABAAWR.
Joe Marty
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 01:27 pm |
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| To enjoy the trip a good training foundation is necessary. I believe some people make the mistake of thinking that "I did 70 miles Saturday and didn't die, therefore I am ready." For beginners, at some point before the tour, ride 70 miles per day for three days in a row. This is a much better gauge of your ability to recover for the third, fourth days etc..... Also, If you have hills in your area don't avoid them in training.
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Posted: Tue Apr 17th, 2007 08:53 pm |
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Allison,
I am interested in your recommendations for training for Grabaawr. I have never done a long trip before - in fact, have not biked much in the last 10 years. I just bought a new bike and have logged about 420 miles so far this year (about 1/2 on the trainer in the basement). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: Fri Mar 30th, 2007 12:50 am |
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Hi Larry,
Well, I have to admit that I've had enough of the trainer for the winter now. It really does get to the point where it is just "yuck." The weather has been getting better so I'm out on the roads now. Not as much as I'd like to (of course!). But do we ever get enough of being on the roads??
I've wondered if maybe my shoe fit is the problem with my numb toes. Great excuse to buy new shoes!!
And thanks for the encouragement!
Lanette
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Posted: Fri Mar 30th, 2007 12:50 am |
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Hi Larry,
Well, I have to admit that I've had enough of the trainer for the winter now. It really does get to the point where it is just "yuck." The weather has been getting better so I'm out on the roads now. Not as much as I'd like to (of course!). But do we ever get enough of being on the roads??
I've wondered if maybe my shoe fit is the problem with my numb toes. Great excuse to buy new shoes!!
And thanks for the encouragement!
Lanette
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Posted: Thu Mar 29th, 2007 08:49 pm |
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Hi Lanette
If you have been able to put in 300+ miles on a trainer this Winter, (yuk!) then theirs nothing Northwoods has that will be able to stop you!!
That's good advice from Greg too, but my toes go numb if my shoes are too tight.
Just take your time & enjoy.
Larry
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Posted: Wed Mar 21st, 2007 12:33 am |
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Hi Lanette,
You will be fine, your training regiment is enough to ride comfortably on a tour like this. It is a tour, so it is relaxed so take time to enjoy the towns and sites.
It seems like you may have some type of bike fit problem that results in your toes going numb, perhaps the saddle or saddle height. You may want to check with your local bike shop to see if they have any advice on this.
See ya,
~Greg
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 01:42 am |
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Okay, so just how DO I train for a week-long ride? I've been using my trainer and doing some road rides, and have logged 300+ miles so far this year, which I realize isn't a lot but has enabled me to maintain a certain fitness level. Soon (hopefully VERY soon) I'll be doing a 25-mile round trip commute to work about 3 times per week, with a long ride each weekend (30-50 miles). I incorporate some good hills in my rides along with interval training. Last year I logged 2500+ miles. Besides this normal routine, will I need to do specific training to get ready for the Northwoods ride?
And do you have any clue why my toes go numb on rides? Besides from being cold, I mean!
Lanette
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Posted: Thu Feb 15th, 2007 06:13 pm |
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Hi everyone, my name is Allison. I am one of the new tour directors for Two Bicycles and a Map. I will be helping all of you riders have an enjoyable tour this summer.
Anyway, since this is the training corner, I just wanted to let everyone out there know that I have some expierence with training for races and week long tours. I have over a dozen triathlons under my belt, one Ironman Tri, 3 marathons and and about half a dozen half marathons.... as well as a number of week long bike tours.
If anyone has questions about training, such as "what do I eat?" or "how do I train for a long distance race/tour?" or "Why the heck does this part of my body hurt!?!?" I may be able to answer those questions for you. Don't hesitate to ask... we have all been there and we know some of the tricks of the trade.
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