does bike riding help run faster?
912112
It most definitely does. Bike riding helps build your leg muscles especially the upper leg were the Hamstring is. The Hamstring is an important muscle for running. The calf will also develop, but those are not the only things that get better. The respiratory system also gets a great benefit from bike riding.
874351
riding my bicycle,  I ride 7 miles a day around the town I live in, up and down hills. mostly in 5th gear. I like it because it makes me feel energetic. helps keep my weight down, stregthens my legs and keeps my cardio in good form. I am a pro wrestler breathing is a must. (a certain way of breathing) and riding my bike helps with that breathing process. I am 6'4 and 318 lbs I ride to keep in shape so that desease doesn't set in. diabettes runs on both sides of my family, I have to exercise.
555390
In fact it does, exercise helps blood flow to all body parts and that is the secret. Just don't exercise to death in order to be a jenius that wont happen ...lol
354393
I do and I feel great!\n\nCycling, rowing and swimming are the best general fitness and stamina-building sports - they don't overstress any part of the body, but they work out all the large muscle groups. Surprisingly cycling is as good for your chest, back and arms as it is for your legs and bum.\n\nIn between bike rides I play squash (seriously damaging, but I'm hooked) and I row pairs and sculls. I also walk a lot. I feel fine (cough, cough, wince, wince .. ;)
1128859
Mostly, cardiovascular improvement, but there are many other benefits.  \n\nLower body strengthening, balance, agility, are all improved.  Some people have experienced phenomenal weight loss.\n\nHere is my favorite cycling forum.  There are many friendly and knowledgeable women here.     Look under community.
519076
The lot! \n\nCycling is one of the three greatest aerobic sports (along with rowing and swimming) because it does not overly strain any muscles or joints (except when done to extreme) yet it exercises them all. Your arm mucles are in tension constantly, so are the muscles in your back, for posture, and power transmission. You use your neck muscles and your tummy muscles, especially when pedalling hard. Everybody knows that cyclists develop impressive buttocks and thighs, but shoulders and chest usually do pretty good too. \n\nEven your fingers and toes get a work out because so much of cycling is to do with continuous tiny adjustments to maintain balance in fast changing circumstances. \n\nReal cycling (as opposed to an indoor exercise bike) is a fantastic sport that will ensure you live forever. I know, I'm 203 years old (only joking - I'm only 193 really).
66417
I HAVE... IN MY OPINION JUST STICK TO PEDAL BIKES exercise equals great body and staying fit
779783
cycling and running are two very different types of sports, but both are very challenging physically and mentally and they train you mentally to be able to handle either, but the physical demands are quite different and to switch from one to the other is very hard on your body
1130258
Walking is better than jogging
453124
well sure it helps but the key is a balanced diet along with exercise just by doing exercise wont help you lose weight as if afterwards you go and eat a hamburger and chips you will just pile the weight back on. Another advantage of using a fixed bicycle is that it will build up you leg muscles and some stomach muscles.
1140578
Yes, both help weight loss.  Running works faster, walking is less stressful on your body.  I suggest walking fast.  Both will build muscle, burn fat.
1084242
As you grow and get bigger and stronger your time will improve. You can also improve your running mechanics.  Work on your start, and work on strengthening your legs.
895835
it is indeed! I would encourage you to start slow and work your way up, best part is to compare your speed and distance to the last few days and keep going up, we have a stationary bike so can not compare but still find it enjoyable, good luck
304503
try cycling to work if it is less than ten miles after about six weeks you will probably do it faster than driving to work. time your self each day.  it saves you money on gas too and gives you a work out before and after work give your self a bit of extra time when you first start. after one week you will see the difference
985321
No, because the headwind still flows around and past your body.  Air is a "fluid" substance, and so will deform around any impedence it meets.  Don't confuse POWER with VELOCITY, since they are different things.  If you were on a bicycle putting out the POWER required to go 25mph, and there was a solid force pushing against you with that same power, your net speed would be zero.  But since wind isn't solid aerodynamics are what affect your net speed, not power.\n\nAerodynamics is far more complex than having a headwind theoretically counteract the forward motion of a solid object.  For a general rule, however, it's a pretty safe bet that at bicycling speeds you will gain or lose about half of the wind speed against your current velocity.\n\nSo if you're putting out constant power required to do 25 mph into a 25mph headwind, you would effectively subtract half of the headwind's speed from your curent speed.  In this case the math is easy, and you would be going 13.5mph with the same power output.\n\nKeep in mind that you can alter your bike, body positioning, and fitness level to increase aerodynamic efficiency, so the above is a gross generalization.
202421
dude, i think you are on the wrong way, cycling makes the leg`s muscles grow, so you look stronger, not thinner, but you can get good body by any of the cycling methods: spinning (the one of indoor), mountain (my favorite), road (lance armstrong), or race (only specialized)\nrunning isnt good, because the unions between the legs get ld and rusty, i recommend :\na)diet\nb)spinning\nc)mountain (you can regret it because the fall downs)
823630
A quick way to go faster is to add aero bars, you're more aerodynamic and will be faster.\nOther ways:\nlighten up your bike or yourself, pedal in circles, 85-90 rpm cadence.\nThe best way to get fast is to ride fast.  This takes time, but if you break it onto intervals you can ride for a minute or two, rest for the same amount of time, then ride fast again.  Eventually you'll be able to sustain higher speeds for longer durations.  You can do this twice a week and do a longer slower ride once a week for endurance.