YSbeginner Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 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.
Izak Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 You won't be able to train for it, simple as that. Take it very easy on the day and stay hydrated
Pax_ Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) 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_
MrJacques Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 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
V12man Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Get a medical examination before the race.... might keep you alive if you are that out of shape you worry about 30km.... DR ◣◢ and Vetseun 2
DJ84 Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 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. Pusher and Greg29 2
El Scorcho Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 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.
RocknRolla Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 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!!
Vetseun Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Get a medical examination before the race.... might keep you alive if you are that out of shape you worry about 30km....+1
Ramrod Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 when in doubt....... go flat out! Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
Memnon Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 The 8 days have come and gone - so what's the race report say?
Hennie VR Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 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
Vetseun Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 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
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