Biking

ladyplaz
ladyplaz Posts: 111 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I live in the foothills of the mountains and have been doing some steady uphill climbs while riding. My question is, how should I put that in my diary. I don't ride really fast, but steady. So, I average a speed of 8 to 9 miles an hour over say 6.6 miles. So, is it 10 mile an hour biking or is it mountain biking?

P.S. Half of the areas I ride are dirt road or have more dirt than road. :smile:

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  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I'd say mountain biking. Like hiking is harder than walking, mountain biking is harder than regular biking.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    It's not mountain biking just because you're riding in hills. Mountain biking is riding in dirt, gravel, rocks, goats, and mud.

    Just choose a moderate level of cycling and hope it's right. Or get a heart rate monitor.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    It's not mountain biking just because you're riding in hills. Mountain biking is riding in dirt, gravel, rocks, goats, and mud.

    Just choose a moderate level of cycling and hope it's right. Or get a heart rate monitor.
    The OP did state that at least half of it is on a dirt trail. The hiking trails near my house are multi-use, and she and I live in a similar geological area. If she's biking anything like the trails I hike, it's definitely mountain biking.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Well in any case, only a HRM will be accurate. MFP estimates are all over the place.
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