Me
5"11
242lbs
34 years
Last time i road a bike was 17+ year ago...purchased a used excellent condition Brodie Ronin Cyclocross this morning.
Been working out for years,body fat nid 20's but dont look it,big shoulders,chest etc,cardio has been mild intensity for years,no intervals,sprints etc.
BMI says ideal weight would be 183lbs havent seen this weight in 20 years,heaviest was 280.
Smoked for 20 years,quit 5 months ago,haven;t looked back since.
Went out for my first ride,was aiming for 1 hour however only last 40 minutes,breathing OMG ,havent want to catch a breath so badly in years,huffing and puffing,spitting out saliva and mucus every couple of minutes...the heavy breathing would be a clear sign of being out of shape...well im back but i feel good i am drenched in sweat....
Can i get some advice on how i should approach road cycling from a fitness perspective,I have never been a outdoors person however boredom with the gym and lack of other options outdoors i have chosen cycling.
Any advice how not to get bored?should i get a partner?i like being solo as i go at my own pace..
I havent sweat like this in a while.
Also should i get one of those computers that show distance travelled,calories burned etc.
I know i have tons of questions,rather then do multiple posts i bunched them into one.
5"11
242lbs
34 years
Last time i road a bike was 17+ year ago...purchased a used excellent condition Brodie Ronin Cyclocross this morning.
Been working out for years,body fat nid 20's but dont look it,big shoulders,chest etc,cardio has been mild intensity for years,no intervals,sprints etc.
BMI says ideal weight would be 183lbs havent seen this weight in 20 years,heaviest was 280.
Smoked for 20 years,quit 5 months ago,haven;t looked back since.
Went out for my first ride,was aiming for 1 hour however only last 40 minutes,breathing OMG ,havent want to catch a breath so badly in years,huffing and puffing,spitting out saliva and mucus every couple of minutes...the heavy breathing would be a clear sign of being out of shape...well im back but i feel good i am drenched in sweat....
Can i get some advice on how i should approach road cycling from a fitness perspective,I have never been a outdoors person however boredom with the gym and lack of other options outdoors i have chosen cycling.
Any advice how not to get bored?should i get a partner?i like being solo as i go at my own pace..
I havent sweat like this in a while.
Also should i get one of those computers that show distance travelled,calories burned etc.
I know i have tons of questions,rather then do multiple posts i bunched them into one.