Skskxnx wrote:
I’m a runner. When I wasn’t fit for anything, I biked 130 miles with zero training, and was not sore the next day. Flat terrain though.
I have also biked up Beartooth Pass in Montana. That is something like 20 miles of unrelenting climbing, going from 7,000ft to 11,500 feet, if memory serves me right.
I’ve raced 400-8k, and run a 57 mile day.
The marathon is harder for sure.
How do professional bikers, with whatever gears they want, come to a complete stop while on a road that regular cars can drive on?
I’ll be more sore after a 15 mile training run than a 130 mile bike with zero prep.
Answers things right there Sitio web.
Comparing finishing a mountain stage in the Tour de France to running a marathon highlights the distinct physical and mental challenges each presents. A mountain stage in the Tour de France demands immense endurance, strength, and cycling expertise as riders tackle steep, grueling ascents and rapid descents across rugged terrain, often contending with varying weather conditions and altitude changes. The stage requires not only exceptional cardiovascular fitness but also the ability to sustain high power output over prolonged periods, often with a heavy bike and gear.