Road Riding - Training and Advice

[okgo]

Over time I think the body becomes better with fuel, I did 50 odd miles earlier averaging 18mph as the guy I was out with is slow, we stopped for five mins in the middle. Used about 600ml of squash and a small bit of cake.

[tjdixon911]

itsnotarace said:

If it's a road bike, get road pedals and shoes rather than SPD's. Unless you already have a mountain bike with SPD's of course.

Here you go

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Par...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r1-road-cycling-shoe/

What is the benifit of these over SPD's?

I use flats on my MTB so happy to try something different on the road bike!

[tjdixon911]

Parrot of Doom said:

Go out and do a 30 mile trip. You'll surprise yourself at how easy it is.

Did it this morning, 31.1 miles 2hrs, 2mins, 10 minute break half way mind.

[porka944s]

tjdixon911 said:

itsnotarace said:

If it's a road bike, get road pedals and shoes rather than SPD's. Unless you already have a mountain bike with SPD's of course.

Here you go

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Par...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r1-road-cycling-shoe/

What is the benifit of these over SPD's?

I use flats on my MTB so happy to try something different on the road bike!

I hope they are as good as you reckon! i just got that set up for my first experiance of being clipped in!

[porka944s]

Just an update, i have been using my new shoes and pedals, and they are great, the shoes are good quality and comfortable. I was worried about unclipping but its not hard at all, i think after some longer rides ill be able to relly take advantage of being able to pull up as well as push down! £75 quid well spent.