Base training isn't about being efficient, it's about being consistent. Find
rides that allow you to log your base miles without too much intensity and keep
your cadence up...long mtb rides can be great base training. ..

--- In bayareacyclocross@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew Brooks" <ahbrooks@...> wrote:
>
> ride your mountain bike, if that's what you like riding. it is possible
> to become a fast cyclocross racer by riding your mountain bike. bike
> riding isn't about boring yourself to death, so if riding slowly on your
> road bike bores you to death, you shouldn't do it.
>
> On Tue, March 17, 2009 16:54, nigel walker wrote:
> > Base Training.
> >
> > I know a road bike is probably the most efficient way to do your base
> > training but I just don't have the focus or desire. What are my options?
> > I've no problem with being on a mountain bike for many hours.
> >
> > Tips anyone?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
>