[CrazyClint]

I am new to Peloton and got my bike just over a month ago. I have done almost 50 rides ( mostly beginner 20 minute rides with a 5/10 minute cool down stacked after ). I think I am about ready for the 30 minute advanced beginner, but slightly nervous about the "out of the saddle" part. I have strong legs ( played HS and college football and rugby ) but I am now 51. I am looking for some information on the resistance levels of the bike and what they represent. I understand that is partially weight dependent.. I was 218 when I got the bike, just hit 190 today. I experimented last night and rode a 10k at 37 resistance / 75 avg cadence while watching a movie and that felt pretty good and easy ( 96% was zone 1 ).

My findings for myself are the following:

• there is no reason to ever put the resistance under 35. even when the instructors call for 90-100 cadence it is still achievable, but does push up my heartbeat.
• there is no reason to ever ride under 75 rpm cadence. For me.. it actually seems easier to ride at 75 cadence than 60-70. 75 is the sweet spot for me.
• 50 resistance seems way harder than 37/38 resistance. After a minute or 2 at 50.. I am ready to drop back to 40ish and recover.

Would someone please provide information on what the different Peloton resistance levels should equate to? I can't believe there isn't a chart out there...

From the classes.. here is what I think is the deal ( please correct me if I am incorrect )

• 0-25 downhill
• 30-35 flat road
• 40-50 moderate hill

???

thanks in advance for the help
Clint

 

[PedalStomper]

I think you might enjoy powerzone rides, where it is a personalized experience for you based on your fitness level (after you complete an FTP test). Check out the power zone program

 

[kwelsh1]

Agree with PedalStomper, the power zone rides are the way to go. Do the Intro to Power Zone Training program. As for what resistance number = what type of hill that scale might work for you but be totally undoable for someone not as strong as you, or conversely someone with more experience/fitness/strength might consider 50+ a flat road because they are putting out way more watts.

 

[Hischke]

I am new to Peloton and got my bike just over a month ago. I have done almost 50 rides ( mostly beginner 20 minute rides with a 5/10 minute cool down stacked after ). I think I am about ready for the 30 minute advanced beginner, but slightly nervous about the "out of the saddle" part. I have strong legs ( played HS and college football and rugby ) but I am now 51. I am looking for some information on the resistance levels of the bike and what they represent. I understand that is partially weight dependent.. I was 218 when I got the bike, just hit 190 today. I experimented last night and rode a 10k at 37 resistance / 75 avg cadence while watching a movie and that felt pretty good and easy ( 96% was zone 1 ).

My findings for myself are the following:

• there is no reason to ever put the resistance under 35. even when the instructors call for 90-100 cadence it is still achievable, but does push up my heartbeat.
• there is no reason to ever ride under 75 rpm cadence. For me.. it actually seems easier to ride at 75 cadence than 60-70. 75 is the sweet spot for me.
• 50 resistance seems way harder than 37/38 resistance. After a minute or 2 at 50.. I am ready to drop back to 40ish and recover.

Would someone please provide information on what the different Peloton resistance levels should equate to? I can't believe there isn't a chart out there...

From the classes.. here is what I think is the deal ( please correct me if I am incorrect )

• 0-25 downhill
• 30-35 flat road
• 40-50 moderate hill

???

thanks in advance for the help
Clint

I am new to Peloton and got my bike just over a month ago. I have done almost 50 rides ( mostly beginner 20 minute rides with a 5/10 minute cool down stacked after ). I think I am about ready for the 30 minute advanced beginner, but slightly nervous about the "out of the saddle" part. I have strong legs ( played HS and college football and rugby ) but I am now 51. I am looking for some information on the resistance levels of the bike and what they represent. I understand that is partially weight dependent.. I was 218 when I got the bike, just hit 190 today. I experimented last night and rode a 10k at 37 resistance / 75 avg cadence while watching a movie and that felt pretty good and easy ( 96% was zone 1 ).

My findings for myself are the following:

• there is no reason to ever put the resistance under 35. even when the instructors call for 90-100 cadence it is still achievable, but does push up my heartbeat.
• there is no reason to ever ride under 75 rpm cadence. For me.. it actually seems easier to ride at 75 cadence than 60-70. 75 is the sweet spot for me.
• 50 resistance seems way harder than 37/38 resistance. After a minute or 2 at 50.. I am ready to drop back to 40ish and recover.

Would someone please provide information on what the different Peloton resistance levels should equate to? I can't believe there isn't a chart out there...

From the classes.. here is what I think is the deal ( please correct me if I am incorrect )

• 0-25 downhill
• 30-35 flat road
• 40-50 moderate hill

???

thanks in advance for the help
Clint

if you have 50 rides, I say you’re no longer a newbie! Good job for riding! I am 54 for one more week, and love trying classes that I normally wouldn’t do. Try a tabata class or HIIT class, you will surprise yourself how good you feel and that you did something out of comfort zone. Reset those numbers that you think are the norm

My bike is in my basement, in front of a window. I got a dry-erase pen and write my mileage and output for each day on the glass in front of me. It motivates me and makes me want to work harder. I try to get 40-50 miles a week, but started at 35. I have had 2 knee replacements, and can’t ride out of the saddle hardly at all, I do just to give my butt a break.

I read several posts today that were more negative than positive, and I saw your post and I can tell that you’re a good person that I wanted to say something good to today.
Keep up the hard work and keep twisting that knob to the right!!!

 

[SophiaGarcía]

Hill in cycling refers to a rise in the road or route that cyclists must overcome during a race or training. These climbs can vary in length, steepness, and difficulty, and are often used to test riders' stamina, skill, and strategy.

Hills in cycling can have different names, such as "mountain", "col", or "col", depending on the place and culture. Hills in cycling are often an important part of long-distance cycling races and challenges, and many cyclists train specifically to improve their ability to climb and clear these hills.



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