I've gotten my HR to >200 bpm (203 to be exact) on a spin bike, with no ill effects, didn't feel bad other than being normally tired.

On the road bike, I commonly see 180 bpm, though I can't keep that level of effort up for very long. That's like sprinting 30+ mph on the flat or climbing a hill fast.

150 bpm I can keep up for an extended period. That's like riding 25 mph on the flat or climbing a longer hill.

I have some HR graphs I'll try to find.

okay..nobody loan John any money........................

(hah..one of my favorite jokes. )

john, i'd bet you are a pillar of health. :)

Okay, here is a typical hill repeat session with effort/recovery cycles.

Cyclemeter - Cycle - Apr 5, 2014, 7:18 AM

And here is a mountain bike ride that was short but had some climbing, at 6000 feet.

Cyclemeter - Cycle - Aug 21, 2013, 4:36 PM

Unless you can get named on his life insurance! ;)


John eats pretty good, and cycles daily. He's in better shape than me, and I'm half his age!

I like you less than I did yesterday :-)