Any road bikers?

adwt2004

It should fly off! you'll need to eat more because of the exercise though, just make sure you don't go over board. That is one good thing with the app, at least you know if you have over eaten. I always measure the exercises I do with a hrm if i repeat them a lot like in commuting to work. that way I don't have to keep wearing the hrm and i know how much i've burnt. always worth checking again a few weeks later though as you get fitter. I'm finding i'm not burning as many calories now! : (

Willstephens1

I really struggle eating my goal calories on the days i cycle. According to MFP 40 mins at 10-12 mph will burn over 300 calories. Twice a day that’s way over 600 calories and I always find that on days that I do cycle to work and back I have tonnes of calories left at the end of the day.

I think I need to 1) invest in a monitor and 2)make an effort to eat more on the days that I do cycle.

I've been using MFP for over 3 weeks now and my weight loss in the first 10 days was nothing, I think it's down to not eating enough/too much exercise.

But if nothing else cycling is great fun and helps keep the fitness levels up.

jerzger

I've stuck indoors right now on a trainer, but can't wait to get back on the road.

One afternoon I drove by a cyclist sitting on the side of the road changing a tire. Someone else had stopped to help, but the guy waived him on that he was ok. I thought gee, that could have been me, so I took a basic bike repair class at my local REI. The class was free to members. Probably a small fee if you're not a member. Hopefully I never need to do it, but I take a spare and the tool needed to change it with me now whenever I go out. Suggest looking into a course since it might save you from walking your bike home at some point.

About Road ID - I asked a co-worker who moonlights as a paramedic about Road ID, and he thinks it's a good thing to get. He said he's been out on calls where people didn't have any ID on them whatsoever, and feels being able to see contact and medical history at the scene would only be a good thing. His only reget is not thinking of it first. :laugh:

Enjoy your new bike! :happy:

adwt2004

I really struggle eating my goal calories on the days i cycle.

I have no issues at all with eating all my calories. I'm a food mad guy anyway, at least with the app I can now see when I am over eating. A lot of people post saying they can't eat all their calories, they should spend a day with me!

Willstephens1

lol it's just a case of finding foods to eat that aren't bad for you. I can manage my calories if i don't cycle but when i do i always end up having loads left, and the kind of things i'm eating are pretty low in calories so as hard as i try i always end up with some left. Yesterday i had 381 left, which isn't good.

Is there any food that is a good way to get to your goal calories without eating junk. On a few occasions i've resorted to pizza and chips purely because i had far too many calories left. Not good.

backinthenines

When I was doing century rides for my Ironman training, you take food with you in your bento box and kind of almost replace calories on the go. What you take with you is largely a matter of choice. I had friends who have a sweet tooth and like stuff like a nutella sandwich, others would take cold salty roasted potatos or salty pretzels, some just take carb gels or power bars etc. To some extend you have to see what you stomach tolerates best on long rides and that's a very individual choice.

smilebhappy

Mine is hooked to a trainer right now. I dont brave the cold even thought I have all the gear

I do not have a bike yet (hoping to receive it for my birthday...if not I will buy it)
but when I get it I will def be out there riding every chance I get :happy:

Any suggestions on what kind of trainer to buy??
I live in the North so I will be in the market for one come the come months

Thanks for any suggestion anyone may have in advance:bigsmile:

arwsgirl

Got my first road bike a couple years ago. Still have it, and still love it. Did my first metric mile last year at the Indianapolis Speedway in a ride to find the cure for diabetes. I agree with all the people that say buy the best pair of bike shorts you can afford. They feel weird at first, but you get used to them. And you are very thankful for them at the end of the ride.

Where at in TN are you? I have ridden the Natchez Trace Parkway a couple times near Nashville. VERY hilly!

I'm in Chattanooga. I'll have to check out the Parkway. I bet it's pretty.