Any idea what is a better work out? mountain biking, road cycling, or a spin class?
Road cycling probably because you'd be riding over extended distances.
Yea that was my first thought. Have you ever taken a spin class? that intensity is something else. I never go that intense on a road bike.
Spin class can also be done absent of any type of weather, so that may be the better option.
True. On a rainy (or worse, cold) day its nice to go indoors. But on the other hand, you feel like you're missing out when its pretty outside and you're trapped indoors
Very good point, but you did bring up a good point about how hard you work in spin class.
And now i'm thinking about the hill climbing in mountainbiking - that can be replicated on a spin bike, but you're also working your core to stay balanced on a mountain bike. in spin class, you're well supported and don't have to balance
Yeah, and plus the uphill climbs take a lot of cardio.
all three are great. What's tough is they all require a different bike. And bikes are very expensive
They are very expensive, especially if you want one that's going to last.
yes. I think they are worthwile investments if you are going to use them. Someone told me "health is wealth". but maybe that is just a way to validate spending money on a hobby