Training & Nutrition - single speed distance

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solace

08-22-09, 11:19 PM

I recently picked up a single speed, because I loved riding in college. A nice bi-product is that it helps me get back into (some sort of) shape. What kind of distances should I shoot for on a single speed in fairly hilly suburb? Today I did around 10 miles but I don't' think I could do that every day.

Anyone have a training regiment that could help me progress over time? What sort of distances do poeple do on single speed bikes?

Here's to a healthy lifestyle!

-Sol

Hamish200sx

08-23-09, 02:19 AM

60-100 miles on a single speed is no problem. Just ride a little more each day. Unless you are doing a ton of climbing, and I mean climbing, not little ups and downs, gears really aren't necessary.

Machka

08-23-09, 08:08 AM

People can ride 1200K randonnees on fixed gears and single speeds. Keep riding ... you're a long way from the limit.

Eticket

08-30-09, 12:44 AM

I too just picked up a SS and have focused more on staying on the bike for a fixed time first and mileage second. Since its been a few years since I have been really active (tore my achellies tendon so bad they had to rebuilt it; 8wks in a cast and 8wks in a boot before I started Physical theraphy and walking) I have started with 30mins 3x's a week with a 45-60min ride on the weekend. Each week it gets easier and easier and the mileage gets longer and longer.