Training for tour and racing cycling

We constantly refer to the fact that cycling is fun, that's because it is!

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But obviously it is more fun the fitter you are. Going out with people who are fitter and stronger than you is probably fun to them but for you, groveling at the back, trying like mad to "hold that wheel", it is not much fun. But your body adapts quickly and you'll probably be holding your own in a very short time plus, to improve, it is always better to seek out cyclists who are faster and stronger than you are otherwise your improvement will be slower.

Fitness assists cycling

Whether you train for fitness, to race, or just to enjoy your cycling more.

At the end of the day you have to decide the level of fitness you wish to achieve and you have to find what works best for you.

This probably starts with a visit to your local gym to produce a personalised training regime.

One of the best guides to effective personal training is

"Always train your weaknesses and maintain your strengths"

There are many forms of cycling and probably as many different cyclists. All probably cycle because they enjoy it. Some will do it through necessity. We often get tired when cycling but your body adapts and strengthens. It shows that if you were to train effectively you could more easily go those few extra miles you were attempting to do.Weight training

Information and pictures with kind permission from 'e-cobr'.

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