Hi, all Im new.
Ihave been cycling for about 3 months, my rides are typically 20-40 miles twice a week. Im 28, 11st 6lb and i just use a regular cheap mountain bike with added skinny wheels. Nothing fancy at all.
I recently bought a wahoo heart rate monitor and key for my iphone.
I did a ride that lasted 2hr 45 today. and my average heart rate was 171, and my max 199. I sustained a heart rate of 170+ for 2hrs 10mins of the ride, Alot of the time it was over 180 for very long periods. From what ive read this doesnt seem right at all. I dont know if its a good or bad thing, is it healthy for me at that rate for so long?
Appreciate any advice
Ihave been cycling for about 3 months, my rides are typically 20-40 miles twice a week. Im 28, 11st 6lb and i just use a regular cheap mountain bike with added skinny wheels. Nothing fancy at all.
I recently bought a wahoo heart rate monitor and key for my iphone.
I did a ride that lasted 2hr 45 today. and my average heart rate was 171, and my max 199. I sustained a heart rate of 170+ for 2hrs 10mins of the ride, Alot of the time it was over 180 for very long periods. From what ive read this doesnt seem right at all. I dont know if its a good or bad thing, is it healthy for me at that rate for so long?
Appreciate any advice