Bike Racing & Hockey

[TheZodiac]

Would Road Bike Racing be a good way to train over the summer?
What I am thinking is Race 2x / week and weight train 3x / week
Stationary bike is so boring.

Any advice is appreciated

Thanks

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[Jacob]

As long as you don't mean dirt bikes.

That'd probably be excellent training.

 

[sc37]

I actually love biking. I bought myself a road bike about half a year ago. Def good workout. I don't do any races, but I usually go out for a 1-2 hour ride as often as possible just cause it's fun.

 

[technophile]

When I go to the gym I usually do at least a half hour on the stationary bike (either interval training or a "random" course) -- really good for the cardiovascular system. When I was biking 30+ miles a week, I could skate circles around the other guys, even after doing long skating drills or suicide sprints.

And anything that strengthens your legs is good for hockey.

 

[HeHateMeFrisbee]

Its an excellent way to train. Cycling is great for your cardio-vascular, as well as it builds leg strength. It should be a staple for all hockey players.

 

[Crossroads*]

I'm going to be playing for a university hockey team in the Toronto area starting next year.

I BMX regularly in the summer (everyday, 5-6 hours a day- flatland or vert) and it provides me with great cardio and strength training. It has been rather effective. . . as I'm always in shape. It also helps for the ladies .

Perhaps 'bike racing' (BMX racing? or Mountain Bike racing?) could have the same effects for you.

 

[toroytorero]

I rode mountain bikes a lot and still do .. though not as much now that I play hockey and my leg strength is far better then the rest of my hockey skills. I can hang with just about anyone in a dead sprint ..it's just the rest of the hockey skills is where I'm lacking.. but Im catching up with that too.


in short I think it helps a lot.. though mountain biking you open yourself up to injury..as with bmx to. but bones heal