is "spin" class good tri training?

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2010-01-13 8:03 AM

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Subject: is "spin" class good tri training?
ive been doing spin class twice a week for a few months, and really enjoy the class.  i'd do it on my cardio days for fat burning.  but now that im focused on tri, is it a valualbe class, or am i better off on my real bike?


2010-01-13 8:06 AM
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Subject: RE: is "spin" class good tri training?
dalessit - 2010-01-13 9:06 AM Check out this thread.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=192586


this.

Short version, on YOUR bike is best, but if it will get you training more, do it.
2010-01-13 8:18 PM
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Subject: RE: is "spin" class good tri training?
I've been a recreational cyclist for 6 years (training for 1st tri now). I've ridden outside a few winters. Last year I started doing mostly spin (3-4 per week) to avoid the ice and 4 layers of clothes. On my first group ride late March I had no problem keeping up and taking my turn leading on a 50 miler ~18.5mph (2,000'  gain). Yes road bike and some pace lining!

I wouldn't call it conclusive but it worked for me.

Another question;

Which is better spin or trainer?

Just clicked the link posted earlier and found another link for a short article by Chris Carmichael (guru of bicycle training/racing)  in BICYCLING MAG

http://www.bicycling.com/article/0,6610,s1-4-403-21407-1,00.html



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