Well talking about sports and wondering how some people remember to breathe often go together.
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Well talking about sports and wondering how some people remember to breathe often go together.
Same here, not into ball sports, spent too many years walking around race tracks for work(photog) to still be interested , these days this my sport:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok1NMsz6L08
Just got back from a 62km bike ride... I did a lot of breathing!
@ Swanny, you mean a 62km bicycle or motorcycle ride ?
if it was on a bicycle that's a good distance, what was your average speed ?
It was on the bicycle Wokka. The Harley is gathering dust!
According to Strava I averaged 23.7km/hr, maximum speed 60.1. I'm a bit disappointed, as I had a 6 week break in Jan/Feb, and have to build the legs back up. I was averaging between 25-27km/hr for the same route at the start of January.
Edit: as for the distance, I did the same on Monday, 92km on Wed, so I'm up to 216km for the week.
wow that's impressive distances Swanny, what sort of bike is it ? mountain, hybrid or road bike ?
I cycle to work but no where that distance, about 32km a day but average around 30-32km/h but depends on traffic and wind conditions and how many bad drivers are on the road
It's a road bike, Wokka, The mountain bike is for going slow!
I started off cycling to work, which is about 18km each way about 3 or 4 years ago... well, I had to build up to that from gasping from going around the block! I got an email at work in April last year, promoting a 100km bike ride to raise funds for Multiple Schlerosis, and I took on the challenge and started riding further, and did the 100k ride in June last year. Since then I've also done the Brisbane - Gold Coast ride, and I've signed up for this years MS ride again. So between now and then I've got a lot of riding to do.
If I can average 30km/hr, I'll be over the moon!
Looks like an interesting sport, Dedman. Any time I have to go to a range, it's compulsory earplugs and muffs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedman
good work Swanny, keep training mate and your average speed and fitness will improve.
Well done entering the charity rides to, it all goes to a good cause.
There are a few small things you can do to improve your speed, tyre pressures around 100psi, lube the chain and have your seat set at the optimum height and keep a low profile into headwinds ie use the drop bars
http://i.imgur.com/VJSJe.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn