Originally Posted by
sourdough
I figure if I was not weak our out of breath I was doing ok.
I think you answered your own question. I have always figured that "heart rate zones" was a lot of baloney. I go at a pace that I can comfortably maintain and don't worry about my heart rate.
Originally Posted by
sourdough
Would a heart rate moniter be helpful or is this taking the fun out of bike riding?
Maybe and yes, depending on whether you are a data geek or not.
Originally Posted by
sourdough
What sould a person pay for a decent heart rate moniter?
My Garmin Edge 305 has heart rate and costs about $300.