Michael D Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 After a 120 km ride yesterday I have muscle pain in my legs like after a workout. Interesting to know how many calories I burn while riding EUC. Not much but probably something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 My heart rate monitor shows between 65 to 80 beats per minute, which is no more than standing or walking (but higher than sitting). In contrast bicycling is between 135 to 180 bpm, while jogging shows 125-135. Careful you don't get fat riding an EUC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RockyTop Posted October 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2019 “Do I burn calories while riding EUC?” It depends on how good you are. If you are still learning and struggling then absolutely. If you are young and a pro like @LanghamP than not so much. ..... If you are older and fighting senility than yes. It helps with bone density and balance. On the other hand if you want to get some exercise and regular riding isn’t getting you there, try a mountain bike trail on you wheel. It can be a full body workout. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, RockyTop said: On the other hand if you want to get some exercise and regular riding isn’t getting you there, try a mountain bike trail on you wheel. It can be a full body workout. Never a truer word said! My local MTB track takes about 6 minutes on the wheel but takes more out of me than carving around for an hour. My legs are literally on fire after. Not only that but it also hones and advances your riding skills at the same rate. I still prefer smooth asphalt though, but push myself to do the track cos it helps so much! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Planemo said: Not only that but it also hones and advances your riding skills at the same rate. One of my truly terrifying experiences I've had on an EUC, one that made me avoid trails for some weeks, was hitting a rather small tree root going downhill that wasn't particularly steep, but then landing forward of the pedals, which then accelerated the wheel without the ability to move my feet back due to the bumpiness. Went downhill at some crazy speed without any real control, like full on Olympus moguls. If I bailed I knew I'd be tumbling, but if I delayed then the tumble would be worse. Oh, and there was a parking lot at the bottom; bailing would surely send the wheel into some car. After some time I thought simply to run off the trail and point the wheel back uphill (panic begates genius), and finally stepped off drama-free. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xorbe Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, LanghamP said: One of my truly terrifying experiences I've had on an EUC, one that made me avoid trails for some weeks, was hitting a rather small tree root going downhill that wasn't particularly steep, but then landing forward of the pedals, which then accelerated the wheel without the ability to move my feet back due to the bumpiness. Went downhill at some crazy speed without any real control, like full on Olympus moguls. If I bailed I knew I'd be tumbling, but if I delayed then the tumble would be worse. Oh, and there was a parking lot at the bottom; bailing would surely send the wheel into some car. After some time I thought simply to run off the trail and point the wheel back uphill (panic begates genius), and finally stepped off drama-free. I've been trying to figure out how to safely glue my shoes to the pedals ... [edit: This was meant to be humorous, obviously it presents great risk without engineered planning.] Edited October 17, 2019 by xorbe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, xorbe said: I've been trying to figure out how to safely glue my shoes to the pedals ... No Joke, I was looking into using the ice studs that are used for bicycle tires on ice, screwing them into the pedals so the spikes would dig into my shoes. I need to put that back on my to do list along with a making a combination exoskeleton roll cage and Kojirolls / EUC guy pad system. ( lean forward, back and lift against padded roll cage.) It might be a good way to finally break some bones in the hobby. Edited October 17, 2019 by RockyTop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrelwood Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 3 hours ago, xorbe said: I've been trying to figure out how to safely glue my shoes to the pedals ... 40 grit sanding sheet glued on top of a 5mm neoprene sheet, glued on the pedal top plate instead of the original wannabe grip tape. The neoprene keeps the sanding sheet on your shoes even when you bounce a bit. Makes for a wonderfully worryless riding on all surfaces, and even at speeds which you really shouldn’t take the bad sections with. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 I definitely burn calories during a hard ride... When I push hard I am often short of breath when I get to where I am going. It isn't a "real" workout, but it has been very beneficial for my core muscles! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seba Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 18 hours ago, Michael D said: After a 120 km ride yesterday I have muscle pain in my legs like after a workout. Interesting to know how many calories I burn while riding EUC. Not much but probably something. Don't be surprised if you find out that EUC riding has finally increased your body weight. This is because EUC riding in general doesn't help to burn fat, but definitely builds up leg muscles 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 none because I'm always eating or drinking something while riding lol,, plus I used to bike or walk everywhere and that was my only exercise, now I never do.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esk8 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I sure did when trying to learn yesterday. Fully soaking wet, mostly from picking up the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 19 hours ago, RockyTop said: No Joke, I was looking into using the ice studs that are used for bicycle tires on ice, screwing them into the pedals so the spikes would dig into my shoes. I need to put that back on my to do list along with a making a combination exoskeleton roll cage and Kojirolls / EUC guy pad system. ( lean forward, back and lift against padded roll cage.) It might be a good way to finally break some bones in the hobby. Wasn't someone on this forum seriously injured recently because their foot was stuck on the wheel when falling, because of a contraption like this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I had not heard about it but I am not surprised. Things that will make you more capable will get you into more trouble. The same can be said of the traps on bike pedals. I am thinking that I will either go with the spikes or the padded roll cage pads. I will try not over do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 He had spikes installed on the foot pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, ir_fuel said: He had spikes installed on the foot pads. Padded acceleration and breaking roll cage it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 9 hours ago, ir_fuel said: Wasn't someone on this forum seriously injured recently because their foot was stuck on the wheel when falling, because of a contraption like this? 8 hours ago, ir_fuel said: He had spikes installed on the foot pads. @Rehab1... Did you want to comment on this at all??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted October 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2019 14 hours ago, ir_fuel said: Wasn't someone on this forum seriously injured recently because their foot was stuck on the wheel when falling, because of a contraption like this? 13 hours ago, RockyTop said: I had not heard about it but I am not surprised. Things that will make you more capable will get you into more trouble. The same can be said of the traps on bike pedals. I am thinking that I will either go with the spikes or the padded roll cage pads. I will try not over do it. 4 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: @Rehab1... Did you want to comment on this at all??? I thought this topic was about burning calories. Here’s my 2 cents about spikes: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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