But I have also been on my bike - some good options here in Charlottesville
https://www.trailforks.com/region/heyward-community-forest/
https://www.trailforks.com/region/biscuit-run-county-park/
That's pretty good. I hike more than bike.
snapdragon wrote:
eye try to ride across the country before turkey day...about 20 miles at a time...took 160 rides last year...29er full squish pivot switchblade...how bout yewins...yew!
Hiking and biking all good for the legs. I do bike a lot from mid April to about June. But I like to swim in the "off season" - it sort of works the muscles all over; keeps things in check.
Mountain biking (IMO) is the best off season training option. Similar muscle groups and 100% similar sport as far as picking a line, seeing down the trail ahead of you, etc.
I do like to mix in running and lifting and think everyone should have other pursuits.
But as far as 1 for 1 best off season thing to do to keep in skiing shape, for me it's mountain biking.
Switchblade is a great bike too.
snapdragon wrote:
eye try to ride across the country before turkey day...about 20 miles at a time...took 160 rides last year...29er full squish pivot switchblade...how bout yewins...yew!
What I like to do after I get bored of MTB and hiking (and I do rather quickly / I totally get the biking thing...), is just walk a lot. Or light jog. Keeps the legs rolling and does enough lower body muscle work in preparation for the next season. Especially if you walk on a lot of inclines / declines.
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