Hello All,
This is actually the recycled version of another thread that has not been responded to. Maybe I'll get a better response here?!
My scenario is this: I'm beginning to train for a bike race called the Iron Horse Classic in Colorado. It runs from Durango to Silverton, covers about 47 miles and 5,000 plus feet in vertical climb, and takes place in late Spring.
I'm curious as to what any of you might suggest regarding training over the winter, how often hills should be involved in my training, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm also trekking around on a mountain bike still. I go about 12-21 miles 4 times a week, average 17mph (sorry, no wattage results...can't afford a meter) and am looking for a bike. Any suggestions for a bike capable of handling a 200 lb. man around the hills? I'm concerned about flex/stiffness/etc. I know a bike that fits is most important, but within that assumption what might any of you recommend?
This is actually the recycled version of another thread that has not been responded to. Maybe I'll get a better response here?!
My scenario is this: I'm beginning to train for a bike race called the Iron Horse Classic in Colorado. It runs from Durango to Silverton, covers about 47 miles and 5,000 plus feet in vertical climb, and takes place in late Spring.
I'm curious as to what any of you might suggest regarding training over the winter, how often hills should be involved in my training, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm also trekking around on a mountain bike still. I go about 12-21 miles 4 times a week, average 17mph (sorry, no wattage results...can't afford a meter) and am looking for a bike. Any suggestions for a bike capable of handling a 200 lb. man around the hills? I'm concerned about flex/stiffness/etc. I know a bike that fits is most important, but within that assumption what might any of you recommend?