Originally Posted by
DreamRider85
I've been doing rides up Tunitas Creek Road in Half Moon Bay. Nothing quite like it. I love the intensity. You have to stay engaged. Great cardiovascular exercise. I wish I could do that all the time, but I'm a bit far away from it. I'm wondering if any other exercise can simulate riding up a big hill like that? I've thought about the stairmaster, I've thought about trying to turn the resistance up on a stationary bike. Make no mistake. You can't replicate that. But I'm wondering what are some creative ways to replicate it so I can do that kind of intense cardio whenever I want?
You can get the same intensity on less steep climbs or even on flat roads. It just means you need to go faster. Difference is that on a steep hill you need to apply the power or you fall over, while on a flat you can allow yourself to go slower. If you have a heart rate monitor, you can e.g. try to keep the HR above a certain value for certain amount of time.