10 miles on a road bike compared to same on a stationary bike? - Page 3

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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02-27-2005, 08:57 AM

On 27 Feb 2005 04:56:01 -0800, "Colorado Bicycler" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>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.

Hi, speaking of videos, does anyone know if Blockbuster rents any
spinning videos, either format?

If not, would anyone be willing to make me a copy of any of the
spinervals. I would happily pay for the blank tape, shipping, and ???
I am on a tight budget and can't justify the cost of these videos, at
appr $35 with shipping. I am also concerned about how many times you
can watch one before the boredom sets back in.

If anyone is willing to help me out, please substitute people for
animal, in my email address.

Life is Good!
Jeff

02-27-2005, 08:57 AM

On 27 Feb 2005 04:56:01 -0800, "Colorado Bicycler" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>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.

Hi, speaking of videos, does anyone know if Blockbuster rents any
spinning videos, either format?

If not, would anyone be willing to make me a copy of any of the
spinervals. I would happily pay for the blank tape, shipping, and ???
I am on a tight budget and can't justify the cost of these videos, at
appr $35 with shipping. I am also concerned about how many times you
can watch one before the boredom sets back in.

If anyone is willing to help me out, please substitute people for
animal, in my email address.

Life is Good!
Jeff

02-27-2005, 09:38 AM

"Jeff Starr" wrote: (clip) If not, would anyone be willing to make me a
copy of any of the spinervals. I would happily pay for the blank tape,
shipping, and ???(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jeff, maybe you don't realize that this would be a violation of the
copyright. I know it's done all the time, but not by me--it's the same as
stealing.

02-27-2005, 09:38 AM

"Jeff Starr" wrote: (clip) If not, would anyone be willing to make me a
copy of any of the spinervals. I would happily pay for the blank tape,
shipping, and ???(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jeff, maybe you don't realize that this would be a violation of the
copyright. I know it's done all the time, but not by me--it's the same as
stealing.

02-27-2005, 09:53 AM

"Leo Lichtman" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net> wrote:

>
>"Jeff Starr" wrote: (clip) If not, would anyone be willing to make me a
>copy of any of the spinervals. I would happily pay for the blank tape,
>shipping, and ???(clip)
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>Jeff, maybe you don't realize that this would be a violation of the
>copyright. I know it's done all the time, but not by me--it's the same as
>stealing.
>

Leo's right, Jeff. It's probably easier just to steal one anyway ;-)

02-27-2005, 09:53 AM

"Leo Lichtman" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net> wrote:

>
>"Jeff Starr" wrote: (clip) If not, would anyone be willing to make me a
>copy of any of the spinervals. I would happily pay for the blank tape,
>shipping, and ???(clip)
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>Jeff, maybe you don't realize that this would be a violation of the
>copyright. I know it's done all the time, but not by me--it's the same as
>stealing.
>

Leo's right, Jeff. It's probably easier just to steal one anyway ;-)

02-27-2005, 11:06 AM

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 22:41:52 -0600, Paul Turner wrote:

> Yes, it will be easy. Many people who find a stationary bike torture think
> nothing of 10 miles (or lots more) outside. Don't worry if your speed
> doesn't match -- the stationary bike number is rather artificial. It's
> easier to put in extra time out on the road because it's far more
> interesting.

Well, it is also necessary to put extra time into the ride -- to get
home. That is one thing about a bike ride; you don't really have the
option of quitting when you get tired. This forces you to extend
yourself, so you will get a better workout.

OK, you can carry a cellphone and call a friend to come get you. But you
can only do that once. Save that for when the bike breaks down.

--

David L. Johnson

__o | "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored
_`\(,_ | by little statesmen and philosophers and divines." --Ralph Waldo
(_)/ (_) | Emerson

02-27-2005, 11:06 AM

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 22:41:52 -0600, Paul Turner wrote:

> Yes, it will be easy. Many people who find a stationary bike torture think
> nothing of 10 miles (or lots more) outside. Don't worry if your speed
> doesn't match -- the stationary bike number is rather artificial. It's
> easier to put in extra time out on the road because it's far more
> interesting.

Well, it is also necessary to put extra time into the ride -- to get
home. That is one thing about a bike ride; you don't really have the
option of quitting when you get tired. This forces you to extend
yourself, so you will get a better workout.

OK, you can carry a cellphone and call a friend to come get you. But you
can only do that once. Save that for when the bike breaks down.

--

David L. Johnson

__o | "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored
_`\(,_ | by little statesmen and philosophers and divines." --Ralph Waldo
(_)/ (_) | Emerson

02-27-2005, 11:23 AM

"chris c" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:3PbUd.10428$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ny...
>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
>
>

I much prefer rding a real bike on the road than a pretned stationary one
:-) Being out in the fresh air on a bike is way more interesting and fun
than being on a stationary one indoors. On a real bike, 10 miles is heaven
for me, on a stationary one, 10 miles is hell.

Cheers, helen s