The same thing happens on a 2 week backpack trip. But there you should try to keep the weight down to 30 or 35 lbs. You definitely lose weight and gain leg strength. Not sure about increasing bike speed, but hills became alot easier after my spring hike this year.
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08-02-2006, 05:08 PM #1
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08-03-2006, 01:42 AM #2
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I think it would... it would work like base training and build aerobic fitness, and you would come back stronger - and if you were also lighter on the scales, the combined weight loss and the increased aerobic base should make you a tad faster...
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