YSbeginner Posted October 15, 2013 Share What would you do if you havent been on a bike in years. Had just over a week till a 30km mtb race and no access to mtb to train with. You also havent been to the gym in around 2 months but will have a lot of time for the gym in that last week. Other than not take part.lol. How would you go about training for it if you were forced to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izak Posted October 15, 2013 Share You won't be able to train for it, simple as that. Take it very easy on the day and stay hydrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax_ Posted October 15, 2013 Share Nothing you can do training wise. Any cycling training you do now will likely just cause those mussels to still be sore on race day - same with your @rse. I would just go for a short ride to ensure my bike is still OK and set up correctly. Also use the opportunity to tick of all kit requirements. Just use mental tuffness on the day and force yourself through it. Edit: Just saw that you don't have access to the race bike, so my setup point is moot. Still check that you have all kit (water bottle, shoes, helmet, repair kits, etc). Make sure you set up the bike you will be racing on properly before the race starts. Edited October 15, 2013 by Pax_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted October 15, 2013 Share 8 days to do 30Km.... I think walking would be faster Seriously though, as the other guys have said, just take it easy, start off slow, conserve your energy and stay hydrated. Spidermonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 15, 2013 Share Get a medical examination before the race.... might keep you alive if you are that out of shape you worry about 30km.... Vetseun and DR ◣◢ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted October 15, 2013 Share I would sit on a stationary bike for 20min 2 or 3 times at the lightest setting just to get your joints and muscles turning. Greg29 and Pusher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted October 15, 2013 Share I did a 500km/6 day charity ride in Feb this year (mix of tar and dirt). Started training a month before, gymed for a week, then bought a cheap MTB 3 weeks before and did some really easy road rides (20km - 40km) - I knew nothing about cycling at the time and was unfit before I started training. I made it out alive, I'm sure you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted October 15, 2013 Share Other than the V-man said, the worst thing you have to worry about in 30km's is your bum that will probably hurt the most. invest in some chamois cream, to aleviate some of the chafing. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted October 15, 2013 Share You're stuffed. Enjoy ;-) warrenadams21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted October 15, 2013 Share Get a medical examination before the race.... might keep you alive if you are that out of shape you worry about 30km....+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted October 15, 2013 Share Cry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted October 15, 2013 Share when in doubt....... go flat out! Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnon Posted October 29, 2013 Share The 8 days have come and gone - so what's the race report say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted October 29, 2013 Share Feedback please Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted October 29, 2013 Share The 8 days have come and gone - so what's the race report say? He has not been online for a while. Hope he has finished the 30km by now! Ramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted October 29, 2013 Share He has not been online for a while. Hope he has finished the 30km by now! Without sounding like a sicko, I hope he didn't die enroute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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