Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this problem (?).
Basically I started riding last year.. I was reallly unfit... Since then Ive ridden a fair bit and got completely hooked on the sport and now ride about 5-6 times week for either 30km (hills) or about 80-120km cruising. I'm starting to average high 20's km/h and overall loving it. I've noticed though, my heart rate can happily sit at 180plus if im pushing myself moderately. Is this normal ( I understand that is THE most subjective question) - I'm just worried I'll cark it half way up a hill or something... Also I find once I've warmed up a fair bit my heart rate settles down to perhaps 170 when im pushing myself. I'm 27 years old, 84'ish kilos.
In case there are any locals here, some of the hills I'm referring to are at Yarra Blvd (Melbourne).
Thanks in advance
Basically I started riding last year.. I was reallly unfit... Since then Ive ridden a fair bit and got completely hooked on the sport and now ride about 5-6 times week for either 30km (hills) or about 80-120km cruising. I'm starting to average high 20's km/h and overall loving it. I've noticed though, my heart rate can happily sit at 180plus if im pushing myself moderately. Is this normal ( I understand that is THE most subjective question) - I'm just worried I'll cark it half way up a hill or something... Also I find once I've warmed up a fair bit my heart rate settles down to perhaps 170 when im pushing myself. I'm 27 years old, 84'ish kilos.
In case there are any locals here, some of the hills I'm referring to are at Yarra Blvd (Melbourne).
Thanks in advance