Cycling training and diet?

luckyluke1129 · 06-04-2007, 07:21 AM

What's the best way to start training ( intensity ) and what are good foods to eat the day before and just before a long ride ? How often should I train on climbs ? I heard it isn't good to train on climbs too much .

Kristy · 06-04-2007, 12:02 PM

Always start small and bulid up. Your training shuld be based on your current fitness level and you should increase mileage and intensity as you go along. Get a coach if you want or check out some cycling books at barnes & Noble for plans based on various fitness levels and goals.We train climbs once a month as a club but it varies by individual based on what events they are riding and what level of riding they do. As for nutrition, make sure your diet is balanced. Eat foods you like and that work for you. Diets high in protein and vitamins are essential for building muscle and carbs and fats are necessary for endurance. Consulting a trainer or nutrtionist at your gym or your doctor is always a good idea when making plans for training. Joining a local cycling club can be very helpful too because you get the social aspect as well as the tips and tricks and workouts of other riders. Good luck!!!

Timon · 06-04-2007, 01:01 PM

Ok I just can't contain myself, the previous post was the biggest waste of screen space that I have ever seen. MadMonkey may know about bicycles, but he obviously doesn't know much about how to train to race one. Sorry MadMonkey, but it's true. This is my advice. Find a place, road, or park, where other cyclists go to train. Then wait for the fastest looking rider to go by, and try to keep up with him/her. This will get you in shape faster than any training regimen.