So, I'm getting back into road riding more and more and it's really benefitting my mountain biking.
On the flats I can ride fine and keep up with the quick group in the club no problems. When the road goes up it all goes wrong.
So, I know that basically I need to be able to push bigger gears for a longer period of time, but I don't really know how much I should focus on this in my training.
One thing that I keep wondering about. If I'm sat down pushing a gear and decide to stand up to stretch my legs, the gear is suddenly much to light for me. I know it should feel lighter, but it's like going from 70% effort to 10% effort, or hard spinning a gear at 80-90 rpm and suddenly spinning out no problem.
Is this because I'm completely undertrained and my weight while standing is the deciding factor, rather than leg strength? Do I just need to be able to push bigger gears while seated?
If so what's the best way to go about this? Other than the "go out and climb in a gear thats just too big for you" method. I'm enjoying doing the sufferfest vids on the trainer, but is there anything else I should be doing.
Sorry if that's rambling, feel free to ask me questions to clarify anything.
On the flats I can ride fine and keep up with the quick group in the club no problems. When the road goes up it all goes wrong.
So, I know that basically I need to be able to push bigger gears for a longer period of time, but I don't really know how much I should focus on this in my training.
One thing that I keep wondering about. If I'm sat down pushing a gear and decide to stand up to stretch my legs, the gear is suddenly much to light for me. I know it should feel lighter, but it's like going from 70% effort to 10% effort, or hard spinning a gear at 80-90 rpm and suddenly spinning out no problem.
Is this because I'm completely undertrained and my weight while standing is the deciding factor, rather than leg strength? Do I just need to be able to push bigger gears while seated?
If so what's the best way to go about this? Other than the "go out and climb in a gear thats just too big for you" method. I'm enjoying doing the sufferfest vids on the trainer, but is there anything else I should be doing.
Sorry if that's rambling, feel free to ask me questions to clarify anything.