XC bike tri training vs road biking

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2012-02-19 12:31 PM

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Subject: XC bike tri training vs road biking

So heres my issue because of where I live I don't like the roads of feel safe riding on them.  High speeds and high volume of traffic.  So I avoid ridding the road bike with the exception of the bike trainer.

What I was wondering is how do i figure out the equivalent "distance" for a workout when I go into the woods.

I have a Niner one 9 SS and I do about 25 miles I go home and some days I'm exhausted but other times I feel like I did nothing.

Anyone else out there train in the woods for road rides?

2012-02-19 2:18 PM
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Subject: RE: XC bike tri training vs road biking

If you look at what HR or RPE the workout is looking for that would be a good indicator of what a SS ride on trails vs. trainer vs. road ride.

I wouldn't imagine the SS ride would be good on days that your plan was looking for a nice Zone 1-2 type ride for distance, but maybe for a  Zone 3/4 ride it would be a good substitute.

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