Hello Everyone!
I have been having a heckuva time trying to extrapolate the calories I am burning by riding with a bike trailer, towing my son and his gear.
I am approx 5'10" 240 strong build but can stand to use a few pounds...
Riding an MTB
pulling a double seat Chariot Trailer (2 wheels, estimated total weight including kiddie is about 65lbs)...
Lets assume a 1 hour ride at 15MPH which I can maintain with an average HR of about 164...I can ride in the low 160's for at least 1 hour if not more. Longer rides I tend to average in the mid-150s or lower when we dial the pace back to 12.5-13.5MPH...I don't like to ride slower than that because my HR never gets over 135...
I have been having a heckuva time trying to extrapolate the calories I am burning by riding with a bike trailer, towing my son and his gear.
I am approx 5'10" 240 strong build but can stand to use a few pounds...
Riding an MTB
pulling a double seat Chariot Trailer (2 wheels, estimated total weight including kiddie is about 65lbs)...
Lets assume a 1 hour ride at 15MPH which I can maintain with an average HR of about 164...I can ride in the low 160's for at least 1 hour if not more. Longer rides I tend to average in the mid-150s or lower when we dial the pace back to 12.5-13.5MPH...I don't like to ride slower than that because my HR never gets over 135...