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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lehi Utah
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Temporarily of course. I am going on vacation for the next week. I will not be riding. So i am really interested/concerned what 10 days off the bike will do to my fitness. I'll report back on that.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Even one week will do hell.
I went to summer camp, trudged up and down hills and mud. Came back and played basketball and could barely make it up and down the court. Cardio fitness goes quick. |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lehi Utah
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My understanding is 10%/week. But I have also heard that 1 week will not do that much damage. I also wonder if it is that linear.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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do you suffocate to death after 10 weeks?
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Location: Lehi Utah
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Norcal
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I remember reading in Bicycling magazine that 12 days without any riding will place you at pre-riding fitness levels. I had and still have a very hard time believing that, but I'm almost certain that's what they printed.
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Assistant to the Regional Manager
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The Orgasmatron
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That's terrible, but I have trouble believing that.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Rexburg, Idaho
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If you're on a beach drinking tequila and eating oreos for a week you will problely suck but I would think if your watching your diet and staying active you wouldn't have any drop off.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lehi Utah
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More like smoked salmon |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Rexburg, Idaho
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