10 miles on a road bike compared to same on a stationary bike? - Page 2

02-27-2005, 02:31 AM

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> I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
> and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
> for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
> keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
> bike. Thanks
>
>
Yes, it will be IF
your heartbeats per minute will be identical during your excercise with your
outdoor rate
and IF
you will measure your excercise miles but in time. So if you do your outdoor
10 miles in an hour your indoor training will take you an hour.
Bert

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02-27-2005, 03:56 AM

Two major factors:

1. The resistance of your stationary bike

2. Measure the length of time, not the mileage.

You might want to consider a video or DVD such as put out by
spinervals.com or carmichael training systems to increase interest in
and reduce boredom on the stationary bike. I use an indoor trainer at
times, and find the videos really help.

Also, 10 miles is not a lot for either an indoor or outdoor situation.
I try to do an hour on the stationary bike at the gym, and equate that
in my mind to about 16 miles, expecially if the resistance is
significant, and I am not just free wheeling.

Good luck.

02-27-2005, 03:56 AM

Two major factors:

1. The resistance of your stationary bike

2. Measure the length of time, not the mileage.

You might want to consider a video or DVD such as put out by
spinervals.com or carmichael training systems to increase interest in
and reduce boredom on the stationary bike. I use an indoor trainer at
times, and find the videos really help.

Also, 10 miles is not a lot for either an indoor or outdoor situation.
I try to do an hour on the stationary bike at the gym, and equate that
in my mind to about 16 miles, expecially if the resistance is
significant, and I am not just free wheeling.

Good luck.

02-27-2005, 04:08 AM

On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 04:14:55 GMT, "chris c" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
>and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
>for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
>keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
>bike. Thanks
>
do you coast on your stationary bike? i thought not.
this is why outdoor biking feels easier. also, the air
cooling you will make if less stressful on your
body also and more of your blood will be pumped to
the muscles instead of the surface of your skin for
cooling. so, as opposed to those who say that
the scenery will make it easier, i say, it really is.
....thehick

02-27-2005, 04:08 AM

On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 04:14:55 GMT, "chris c" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
>and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
>for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
>keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
>bike. Thanks
>
do you coast on your stationary bike? i thought not.
this is why outdoor biking feels easier. also, the air
cooling you will make if less stressful on your
body also and more of your blood will be pumped to
the muscles instead of the surface of your skin for
cooling. so, as opposed to those who say that
the scenery will make it easier, i say, it really is.
....thehick

02-27-2005, 05:04 AM

"chris c" wrote:
>I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
> and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
> for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
> keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
> bike.

Riding the stationary bike will help. Don't pay too much attention to the
speed/distance indicator, but rather go by heart rate or perceived effort.
If you're working at the same level as on the road, you'll get the same
benefit.

Do your workouts based on time, not distance. If you normally ride 10 miles
in 40 minutes on the road, then ride the trainer for 40 minutes at a similar
level of effort. You will probably need a fan to keep you cool.

I prefer a trainer that attaches to my actual bike. That has the added
benefit of keeping me accustomed to the feel of the bike and maintaining
flexibility.

Art Harris

02-27-2005, 05:04 AM

"chris c" wrote:
>I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
> and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
> for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
> keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
> bike.

Riding the stationary bike will help. Don't pay too much attention to the
speed/distance indicator, but rather go by heart rate or perceived effort.
If you're working at the same level as on the road, you'll get the same
benefit.

Do your workouts based on time, not distance. If you normally ride 10 miles
in 40 minutes on the road, then ride the trainer for 40 minutes at a similar
level of effort. You will probably need a fan to keep you cool.

I prefer a trainer that attaches to my actual bike. That has the added
benefit of keeping me accustomed to the feel of the bike and maintaining
flexibility.

Art Harris

02-27-2005, 06:12 AM

On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 04:14:55 GMT, "chris c" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
>and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
>for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
>keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
>bike. Thanks
>

Getting out on a real bike blows away a stationary bike. You will probably
increase your distance quite easily.
As for your actual speed on the road versus stationary that would depend upon
the resistance mechanisms of the stationary.

I would assume that you haven't been on a real bike in quite some time, so don't
push it, especially going down hills until your skills are up to it.

Ben

02-27-2005, 06:12 AM

On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 04:14:55 GMT, "chris c" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I live in Western NY so the roads are all flat except for your minor hills
>and that. If I do 10 miles on my staionary bike everyday, will it be easy
>for me to do 10 miles on the road bike? Obviously the speed is harder to
>keep the same especially on hills. I find myself aroun 20 mph on the st.
>bike. Thanks
>

Getting out on a real bike blows away a stationary bike. You will probably
increase your distance quite easily.
As for your actual speed on the road versus stationary that would depend upon
the resistance mechanisms of the stationary.

I would assume that you haven't been on a real bike in quite some time, so don't
push it, especially going down hills until your skills are up to it.

Ben

02-27-2005, 07:32 AM

>Riding the stationary bike will help. Don't pay too much attention to the
>speed/distance indicator, but rather go by heart rate or perceived effort.
>If you're working at the same level as on the road, you'll get the same
>benefit.

If your bike displays wattage output, this can also be a helpful yardstick.

Chris Neary
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