Freewheeling - Is it cheating?

Ambermile

Right, no messing, I am cycling because I need to get a bit fitter. OK, a *lot* fitter. Never mind the fact that I sneakily enjoy it as well...

I go out (like today) for a 20 mile ride and (even here in Norfolk) there are hills along the route. Given that I am supposed to be *exercising* first, enjoying second, is it considered cheating to freewheel down the hills I just pedalled up on the way out?


Arthur

shockedsoshocked

I'd say it depends on the speeds you're getting up to descending. Anything where I can still pedal at a comfortable cadence I go for, but long descents where you're approaching 40mph + I don't bother with as I tend to spin out.

richa

Exactly. Think it is speed based. If you are freewheeling along at 6mph, then pedal. If you are decsending at 30mph+ then it is discretionary...

Ambermile

Cool 8) It's the ones where I *could* -if I went to the longest gear I have - keep up, but then I'd have to go all the way around the gears again up the other side!

Arthur

deal

its only cheating if you get a lift to the top like those lazy downhill mountain bikers, but since we work our way up the hilsl it isnt cheating.

ps. sorry mtbers im only joking

Infamous

I think it's always a good idea to keep your legs turning, even if just a bit.

andyp

Go fixed - no chance to cheat then!

Anonymous

I like to pedal down hills to get the fastest speeds, no hill been long enough for me to get over 40+ really before, mainly coz I'm scared .

I went downa hill at 41mph today and decided not to change gear to see how fast I was spinning and I was spinning at about 167RPM.