BigMikeinNY Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Once the weather here in good 'ole Southern NY got a little nicer, I bought my self a mountain bike. I haven't ridden a bike in 10 years, and well, let me tell you, it's like they say, "ridin' a bike" I'm outta shape with the 'ole cardio, thats a given. I did 5 miles the past few days and today I did 8 miles (I am pooped) Is my butt supposed to hurt this bad? Is bike riding everyday ok, or do the legs need days rest just like the upperbody when weight lifting? BM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Is my butt supposed to hurt this bad? Paging Irish for the answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Is my butt supposed to hurt this bad? Your butt is gonna take a beating ...still, if it's hurtin' after only a couple short rides, you may want to check into a different seat. Is bike riding everyday ok, or do the legs need days rest just like the upperbody when weight lifting? I started commuting on my bike last summer, got "dead legs" for the first 2-3 weeks or so. I'd probably do an every other day/2 out of 3 days schedule, because it seems to me that biking works leg muscles that you don't use otherwise. Give them a few weeks to build up and then I'd guess the recommended (if your doing anything that might be labeled "serious" training) would be about 5 days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Is my butt supposed to hurt this bad? Is bike riding everyday ok, or do the legs need days rest just like the upperbody when weight lifting? http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Adult-Comfor...e/dp/B000DZF6UQ Buy a gel seat. You can ride a bike every day of the week, just ask any 12 year old. Edited April 28, 2008 by Riffraff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 You can ride a bike every day of the week, just ask any 12 year old. There's a difference between cruising around to the corner malt shop and logging hard miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 There's a difference between cruising around to the corner malt shop and logging hard miles. Yup. Quite as few years I rode to work during the warm months. Everyday. It was mostly level ground though, if he's doing terrain/hills it would make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Is my butt supposed to hurt this bad? If you don't have a gel seat, GET ONE. And yes, the grundle will be sore for the first week or two, but it gets much better. Also, make sure you have a water bottle rack on your bike and bring water or gatorade on your rides. Hydration is everything. Take small sips every few miles. If you're waiting until you're thirsty, you're waiting too long. Water on a bike is like gas in your car. It keeps you moving and helps prevent bonking. I ride between 5 and 7 days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Last year, the mrs and I went with wide gel seats. Best decision ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Another one for the Gel Seat. Makes a BIG difference. How often you ride depends on the intensity and duration of your rides. If your riding some flat trails it's not nearly as much work as it is for some technical single track. Just listen to your body. If you are doing some hard stuff you can still mix it up with some easy stuff and still get your heart rate up without beating on your legs too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Also, the water bottle as mentioned. Those can go pretty quick though. You can get some hydration packs pretty cheap. For example....CLICKY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Is my butt supposed to hurt this bad? Get a wide seat(with springs or gel cover) and some bike shorts. They work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Remember one thing about the Gel Seat....it will only help. 1) You are probably a fat mofo and 2) that part of your body isn't used to supporting your weight. Especially an inflated "I need to get less fat" weight. In a few months you will be fine. You just have to work through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 There's a difference between cruising around to the corner malt shop and logging hard miles. Yup, just like there's also a difference between riding 5-8 miles and "logging hard miles". The whole reason for resting is to allow yourself to repair broken down muscle. My guess is that, unless you increase to longer and faster rides, that's not going to be an issue at least after a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Remember one thing about the Gel Seat....it will only help. 1) You are probably a fat mofo and 2) that part of your body isn't used to supporting your weight. Especially an inflated "I need to get less fat" weight. In a few months you will be fine. You just have to work through it. Let your heart rate decide how far to push yourself. For me it's like work and I push myself as much as I can. Swimming is really the best low impact aerobic exercise because your whole body in in play, but bike riding isn't too far behind. Besides the scenery can be very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 It's all relative, so let's be supportive instead of elitist? That is not my intention. Mike wanted to know if he needed to take days off like in weight training and somebody rightfully explained that people ride every day. Then Chavez implied Mike was doing something that was more than just riding around. Well, I'm assuming that if he's only doing 5-8 miles, he's also not going balls out crazy doing it. I always think the best way to get into a workout routine is to pick a level of exertion that is not going to require a ton of recovery and do it nearly every day to get into a groove. Then, perhaps when you've gotten to a base level of conditioning, you can increase the load until you need to worry about recovery. Unless Mike has been bed ridden for the last year, a moderate 5-8 mile ride is just such a level that is great to start with and shouldn't be so severe that he should take days off as a rule. One day becomes two, then three. And the next thing you know, you're riding maybe once or twice a week. And at 5-8 miles per ride, once or twice a week is going to get you nowhere. I applaud anyone for getting out there and riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 make sure you get a kickstand as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Do they make a gel seat for these? It's been killing my rectum. The IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanzzzz Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 i have an old classic ttt seat. i love it but my weiner goes numb after around 20 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Get a wide seat(with springs or gel cover) and some bike shorts. They work well. Uh, seriously? Why not just get a banana seat? Maybe some streamers off the handlebars? How about a little bell? Ching-ching! There are plenty of comfortable seats that have no springs or gel crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 not an expert, but from what I've been told, the problem with the big cushy seats is they increase the amount of friction and inefficiency in your pedaling. better off keeping the original seat and keeping the rides fairly short until your ass gets used to the beating. oh and get some bike shorts with the little crotchpad sewed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 make sure you get a kickstand as well. What I like about the bike is that the scenery goes by faster. Walking/jogging/runninggggggggggg just feels like you are going nowhere slowly. I don't get bored on the bike whereas the other options are less preferable to driving nails through my snarklies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 not an expert, but from what I've been told, the problem with the big cushy seats is they increase the amount of friction and inefficiency in your pedaling. better off keeping the original seat and keeping the rides fairly short until your ass gets used to the beating. oh and get some bike shorts with the little crotchpad sewed in. ding, ding, ding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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