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8ballrollin · 07-05-2007, 09:48 PM

Back when I'd work out in the gym (now a fading memory) I'd obviously never work on the same muscle group two days in a row. Is the same advice applicable to cycling? Or is it not because cycling is much more aerobic vs anaerobic. Which brings me to my next question: what percentage of my ride, if any, should by anaerobic?

MikeWaters · 07-05-2007, 09:49 PM

If you want your oil changed when you are 65, maybe not good idea to ride everyday.

8ballrollin · 07-05-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

If you want your oil changed when you are 65, maybe not good idea to ride everyday.

This brings up another question: I did my first medium distance ride last week (40) after about 20 miles my boys were just numb - past feeling, if you will. Is this just the way it is? Yes, I had riding shorts. Maybe a new seat needed? I'm using the stock seat.

Archaea · 07-05-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 8ballrollin

This brings up another question: I did my first medium distance ride last week (40) after about 20 miles my boys were just numb - past feeling, if you will. Is this just the way it is? Yes, I had riding shorts. Maybe a new seat needed? I'm using the stock seat.

Never experienced sleepy peepy, sucks for you I guess.

You could ride every day with little or no effect.

MikeWaters · 07-05-2007, 09:58 PM

Never let your boys go numb. That means you are damaging your nerves.

No nerves, no changing oil.

It might be a crappy seat. Also crappy pants. Maybe you need to do a better job of moving around on the seat and getting the blood flowing.

So the answer: no it's not normal, but it can happen, and you should prevent it at all costs.

bluegoose · 07-05-2007, 10:04 PM

You can usually ride 5 or 6 days a week without too much problem, just so long as your workouts are varied. Most coaches recommend doing a hard, anaerobic workout no more than twice weekly, possibly up to three times weekly in highly trained riders. Even during those workouts, the anaerobic portion is in repeating intervals between 30 secs and 10 minutes. Other than that, most miles for fitness should be in the 60-85% range.

8ballrollin · 07-05-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Never let your boys go numb. That means you are damaging your nerves.

No nerves, no changing oil.

It might be a crappy seat. Also crappy pants. Maybe you need to do a better job of moving around on the seat and getting the blood flowing.

So the answer: no it's not normal, but it can happen, and you should prevent it at all costs.

Sounds good. Seems to me this should be a yellow warning label on the handlebars of every road bike, no? "Are you're boys sleeping? Stop and wake them up!"

creekster · 07-05-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 8ballrollin

This brings up another question: I did my first medium distance ride last week (40) after about 20 miles my boys were just numb - past feeling, if you will. Is this just the way it is? Yes, I had riding shorts. Maybe a new seat needed? I'm using the stock seat.

The boys were numb or the butt was numub? Numb butt needs more time in the saddle and is no big deal. Numb nutz means somethign is wrong, and could be 1. bad shorts; 2. bad saddle or good saddle that is bad for you; 3. poorly adjusted saddle. Make sure that the nose (narrow) end of the saddle isn't too high. Your weight shouldnt' be on your taint, it should be on your sitz bones.

8ballrollin · 07-05-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

The boys were numb or the butt was numub? Numb butt needs more time in the saddle and is no big deal. Numb nutz means somethign is wrong, and could be 1. bad shorts; 2. bad saddle or good saddle that is bad for you; 3. poorly adjusted saddle. Make sure that the nose (narrow) end of the saddle isn't too high. Your weight shouldnt' be on your taint, it should be on your sitz bones.

These are good tips, thanks. I think the answer is 2 or 3.

07-05-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
8ballrollin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,287	Is it advisable to ride daily? Back when I'd work out in the gym (now a fading memory) I'd obviously never work on the same muscle group two days in a row. Is the same advice applicable to cycling? Or is it not because cycling is much more aerobic vs anaerobic. Which brings me to my next question: what percentage of my ride, if any, should by anaerobic?

07-05-2007, 09:49 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	If you want your oil changed when you are 65, maybe not good idea to ride everyday.

07-05-2007, 09:58 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Never let your boys go numb. That means you are damaging your nerves. No nerves, no changing oil. It might be a crappy seat. Also crappy pants. Maybe you need to do a better job of moving around on the seat and getting the blood flowing. So the answer: no it's not normal, but it can happen, and you should prevent it at all costs.

07-05-2007, 10:04 PM	#6
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	You can usually ride 5 or 6 days a week without too much problem, just so long as your workouts are varied. Most coaches recommend doing a hard, anaerobic workout no more than twice weekly, possibly up to three times weekly in highly trained riders. Even during those workouts, the anaerobic portion is in repeating intervals between 30 secs and 10 minutes. Other than that, most miles for fitness should be in the 60-85% range.