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bluegoose · 01-05-2007, 04:00 AM

Last weekend was an amazing weather weekend here. About 65 degrees and mostly sunny with a slight breeze. For a little variety, we decided to try out the dirt on the outskirts of town.

Its amazing what a different animal mountain biking is compared to road riding. I hit lactate levels within about 90 seconds of starting the ride due to a steep trailhead. The trail we were on was all about the risers - the kind where you have to pedal HARD for 30-60 seconds or risk falling off the bike. Following a short recovery, its right back up. My HR stayed in the 170s for nearly 20 minutes straight at point.

It was a great ride altogether, and I would highly recommend a switch to the dirt for you hard core roadies. Just for the sake of variety. I also tend to stay much warmer on the trails versus the road when its dang cold out.

01-05-2007, 04:00 AM	#1
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Mountain bike ride Last weekend was an amazing weather weekend here. About 65 degrees and mostly sunny with a slight breeze. For a little variety, we decided to try out the dirt on the outskirts of town. Its amazing what a different animal mountain biking is compared to road riding. I hit lactate levels within about 90 seconds of starting the ride due to a steep trailhead. The trail we were on was all about the risers - the kind where you have to pedal HARD for 30-60 seconds or risk falling off the bike. Following a short recovery, its right back up. My HR stayed in the 170s for nearly 20 minutes straight at point. It was a great ride altogether, and I would highly recommend a switch to the dirt for you hard core roadies. Just for the sake of variety. I also tend to stay much warmer on the trails versus the road when its dang cold out.