What is the best way for a young teenager to get in shape for bike racing?

Please help, I'm helping someone else out here.

Nothing too long, just a few simple road races.

Well, riding is the answer. Not sure exactly how motivated this teen is though.

Here's a reasonable? schedule:
Try to use rolling terrain if possible, hills help a lot in training.
4 days of riding total
3 days @ 1 hour
1 day @ 2+ hours

On the 3 days mix it up.
1 day do a full hour + at near max speed.
1 day do as many hills as you can push up at max, rest then repeat (intervals)
1 day do interval sprints 100 to 300+ yards rest repeat

On the long day ride moderately hard getting some good mileage in.

If you're in good shape you should be able to do this in a couple weeks - work up to it. If it's too much try to get your time in just increase the rest time. Rest does not mean get off the bike, stay on and soft pedal.

What this will do is work on your base aerobic fitness, anaerobic fitness and strength.

There is many variations you can do but this would be a good starting point. Max efforts need to be MAX, rest means slow down stay on, soft pedal until your heart rate drops enough for another max effort, don't try to keep a high pace when resting and rest as long as needed.

If this is too much time involved shorten it up but keep the basic pattern in place. 35 minute rides minimum and a long one of 1.5 hours min.

Intervals are hard to do. Do the best you can and if you need a 5 minute rest inbetween it's OK.

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Is a racing bike fine for jumps?

I just got a bike for dirt jumps, but accidentlly it was a racing bike.(free agent eluder pro) The first jump i went on i flipped over the handels and sprained 2 fingers! is it me or the racing bike?

Yep….it's you. lol. Sorry. :o)

Your bike will be fine for dirt jumps with transitions for landings, but it's not meant to take the abuse of flat landings or freestyle/park use. Spend some more time on it and you'll get used to its particular geometry and setup.

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What is a good starter racing bike?

I am wanting to start competing in triathlons in my area and I don’t know what a good starter racing bike for me would be. I am completely new to the sport, so any advice would be great… Thanks

If you are completely new to cycling you might want to start with a general road bike instead of a specialized triathlon bike, unless you are willing to spend $1500 or more buying something that may or may not meet your specific style and needs 3 years from now. An entry level road bike like the Trek 1.2 will set you back about $700, and should meet your needs until you develop some experience and can make a more informed decision on your "ultimate" triathlon bike. There are tons of great bikes in the $500 to $1000 range, just check out your local bike shop. With the money you save, you can get other stuff you need, like helmet, cycling shoes, bike computer, tire pump, tools, spare tires and tubes, wetsuit, running shoes, sunglasses, etc.

The high-end bikes are lighter, more aerodynamic, and higher quality. These become more important when you are in serious competition, where you are pushing the limits of your physical potential, every second counts, and you need every edge you can possibly get. Most riders don't reach this level for at least a couple of years. At this stage of the game it is unlikely that you can make a serious evaluation of what bike will best meet your needs 2 or 3 years from now. For now, get an affordable bike, ride the crap out of it, and lay out your hard-earned cash only when you know for sure what you want in a high-end race bike.

I have a Trek 1000, an entry-level road bike similar to the Trek 1.2. It has about 12,000 training miles, two double centuries, a bunch of triathlons, and has never let me down. I never felt like a super-duper high-tech bike would have made much of a difference, so I decided to save my money. Unless you are a high-level elite competitor, the high-end bikes are more for show.

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What is a good way to get into mountain bike racing?

aside from the obvious answers what is a good race for a novice rider to get their feet wet? Do you have any tips for training?

Of course start by doing a lot of trial riding. For a newbie especially, nothing is better than a lot of saddle time on the trails. If you can’t get to a trail as often as you like just ride anywhere.

next search on-line or ask a few bike shops about racing in your area. Here in MI, MMBA (MI MTB Bike Association) runs the sanctioned races. Tail Wind holds sanctioned and non sanctioned races. Once you know who to talk to you can get schedules of races.

Half the races are on moderate trails usually. The races are categorized - Newbie or beginner races are what you want to do. You’ll race with novice riders and the races are shorter than the higher level races. Have fun with it.

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Im looking for a vintage racing bike what should i get?

I really like vintage road bikes and would like to get one for some serious riding/ road racing. What do you think I should get..Right now I have two 1983 Peugeot PH10s' that i coverted to fixed…and I like puegeots but I'm open to anything.

schwinn paramount

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is the easternlowdown a good racing bmx bike for beginners if not could you please tell me a afordabable one?

i just started bmx and im want a new racing bike. can you please tell me a good affordable one for racing on clay please stay in the $200 range and if you could tell me ways to raise up money for this bike i already have $75! please be serious!thankyou!

No the Eastern Lowdown 2008 is not a good racing bike.

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What would be a good racing bike for BMX?

I'm trying to get into racing BMX and I'm curious on what are some of the better products to buy to build a bike.

And price really doesn't matter…

There are a lot of good bmx bikes out on the market. You did not mention how old you are, but if you are under 12 years old, weight is very critical. Many of the top mini bmx bikes come in under 15 lbs total. If you or your dad are mechanically inclined and cost is no object, you might want to build your own bike from the ground up starting with the frame. When my son raced, those who were really into the sport started with a titanium frame and titanium crankshaft and went from there. Once into the sport you will likely be practicing on the race course atl least once a week. Learn which gearing works best on your particular course. Learn how to stand on your pedals w/both feet while waiting for the gate to drop. Learn how to negotiate the jumps while landing on your back wheel. (I built jumps out of lumber so my son could practice in our front yard. I also built a starting gate so he could practice standing on the pedals and getting out of the gate cleanly and having a chance at that holeshot). My son dropped out of BMX at age 11 after competing in the NBA for four years. His best finish was 3rd place in a state tournament in Massachusetts while riding a Diamondback Mini(15 lbs). I still have his last bike (a Hutch Jr Racer @ 17lbs). If you get into the sport, you'll need to be a decent bike mechanic as things occasionally break. Being able to change a blown tire quickly should be a high priority. Note: stay away from department store or even sporting goods stores like Dick's or Sports Authority. You are not going to find what you need to be competitive. I bought my son's bikes through a high end bicycle shop and what they didn't stock they specialty ordered for me. You'll also have to purchase tools especially made to service bicycles which are readily available as much of the same tools used on BMX bikes are the same tools made to fix 12-speed bikes.

Good Luck

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What is a good racing road bike for a beginner?

I’ve just started getting into competitive bike racing and am looking for a entry level bike. My budget is around 700 or 800 dollars. I’ve heard the Trek 1000 is good (is that true?), are there other options that you would suggest? Do I need to spend more to get a decent level entry bike, or can I get by for that? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!

Trek and Specialized tend to be a bit more pricey for the bike, as compared to other brands. that said I love my Stumpjumper, but you’re asking about road rides. check out Giant. they tend to give you a higher value. I also love my carbon fiber TCR! in your price range, check out the Giant OCR’s they have a longer wheelbase than the TCR’s, and run a shade lower price-wise..

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How to proceed in bike racing(motogp) as sports career?

hi i am 20yr student from india, lately lost my teen age , well i wanna go for bike racing( moto gp ) as my carrer and i would like to know how to proceed further?

to be a bike racer what all i need to do from this age onwards?
may i know if there any institue or traning centre in india or abroad for this sport?

it will be very nice of u to guide me in this concern and help me in my quries.

thank you.

all you need is a bike

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hi, i have a competative racing bike and i bought it with 650c wheels. is it possible to upgrade to 700c wheel

hi, i have a competative racing bike and i bought it with 650c wheels. is it possible to upgrade to 700c wheels or will i need to purchace o new bike?

It's extremely unlikely that 700c wheels would fit a frame that is made for 650c wheels. The difference in diameter between the two sizes is 51mm or about 2 inches. Even if you could stuff the wheel in, the brakes wouldn't adjust that far.

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