I am 1 week into riding the turbo as have just taken a max test for H/R.
I have a Cyclops trainer & as you have to manually adjust the resistance to the tyre I'm not sure I have it correct. Too easy or too hard??
However, I have a particular session, for example today's.
Level 2 ride. Which works out at 141-161 bpm. Attaining a mid range (153 bpm), 85-95 rpm cadence and gearing at 53x19/17.
After a 15min warm up in 39x21 I hit the 53 chainring. But, I cannot hold 53x19 without pushing the H/R to 168-170 which is the limit (almost). I drop to 21 on the back & can hold it fine. H/R of 153-156, 93 rpm average & 17-18mph. The session was 40mins at this level of H/R.
My question is, am I ok selecting a lower gear to keep the H/R in line with the range for the session? Or should I back off the resistance so as I can push a 19th sprocket and maintain the same levels as I am in a slightly lower gear?
I feel if I was to back it off more, when warming up It'd be FAR too easy for spinning (almost no resistance at all).
I don't want to end up wasting time pushing lower gears than I should, but this is only my 3rd week into a programme. I completed 2 weeks in 39x21/19 on rollers & w/ends on the road.
Any responses very much appreciated.
Thanks
Andrew.
I have a Cyclops trainer & as you have to manually adjust the resistance to the tyre I'm not sure I have it correct. Too easy or too hard??
However, I have a particular session, for example today's.
Level 2 ride. Which works out at 141-161 bpm. Attaining a mid range (153 bpm), 85-95 rpm cadence and gearing at 53x19/17.
After a 15min warm up in 39x21 I hit the 53 chainring. But, I cannot hold 53x19 without pushing the H/R to 168-170 which is the limit (almost). I drop to 21 on the back & can hold it fine. H/R of 153-156, 93 rpm average & 17-18mph. The session was 40mins at this level of H/R.
My question is, am I ok selecting a lower gear to keep the H/R in line with the range for the session? Or should I back off the resistance so as I can push a 19th sprocket and maintain the same levels as I am in a slightly lower gear?
I feel if I was to back it off more, when warming up It'd be FAR too easy for spinning (almost no resistance at all).
I don't want to end up wasting time pushing lower gears than I should, but this is only my 3rd week into a programme. I completed 2 weeks in 39x21/19 on rollers & w/ends on the road.
Any responses very much appreciated.
Thanks
Andrew.