Newbie question

[CraigLyon]

Hi all

Having just started cycling I was wondering if anyone could recommend any specific training methods to help increase fitness and eventually join a club with a view to partaking in time trials.

I'm 29 years old and depending on work commitments I am currently cycling around 3 times a week (around 30 miles in total). My usual route includes a few inclines which certainly helps to get the heart pumping ! however is there a preferred method regarding how to train. For instance, is it better to build stamina prior to focusing on simply "going faster" ?

Thanks in advance

Craig

 

[I am Spartacus]

Thats a good maintenance regime for the winter.. what are you proposing to do now its warmer?

 

[Martyn]

Hi Craig, keep at it mate, it does get easier! I started cycling more last yr, about 45 ml a week, since jan 1st I promised myself to do 100 a week this year, still going ok, lost nearly two stone this yr. I don't have any special bike, just my old mountain bike, but I have had to replace a few things!, Cheers, Mart.

 

[Helly79]

I have built my cycling up slowly over the year now I can do 50 miles or so in a day, I do commuter to work as well which helps. At the weekend I like to find some different inclines to do but being in norwich it quite hard lol

 

[ed_o_brain]

Try and increase mileage by about ten percent each week.

Maybe try and find yourself an organised event to train up for?