Hey Guys (and ladies)
Anybody have some tips on MTB specific training?
I usually ride 4 or 5 times a week, depending on conditions it will either be on the road bike or MTB. In road races I find I can stick with the bunches quite easily, except when a big climb starts (being 101kg's @ 18% bodyfat). I'm working with a dietician at UCT's Sport Science Institute in trying to manage the weight and lose a few more kg's.
I find that in road races, and even during tests at the Institute (100km TT's) my HR sits at 135 - 165 (Max ever has been 197). During MTB races (enduro's) I find my HR hardly wants to go under 175, and this leaves me feeling already completely exhausted after 15km's in to a 70 or 80km MTB Enduro.
Anyone have any training ideas and tips to improve MTB specific racing. My next major MTB enduro (78km) is in 2 months time.
Anybody have some tips on MTB specific training?
I usually ride 4 or 5 times a week, depending on conditions it will either be on the road bike or MTB. In road races I find I can stick with the bunches quite easily, except when a big climb starts (being 101kg's @ 18% bodyfat). I'm working with a dietician at UCT's Sport Science Institute in trying to manage the weight and lose a few more kg's.
I find that in road races, and even during tests at the Institute (100km TT's) my HR sits at 135 - 165 (Max ever has been 197). During MTB races (enduro's) I find my HR hardly wants to go under 175, and this leaves me feeling already completely exhausted after 15km's in to a 70 or 80km MTB Enduro.
Anyone have any training ideas and tips to improve MTB specific racing. My next major MTB enduro (78km) is in 2 months time.