3 months to the road bike funride season :) June 28, 2010

I have seen a lot of people out and about on their road bikes. I think the stunning weather… for winter is getting people out a about.

With 3 months to go until the next road bike fun ride I thought I might post some training tips.

1. Start slow and build the Km’s over time

2. Warm up and cool down on your ride

3. Stretch… The amount of cyclist that cycle in pain because their bodies are so tight and inflexible is amazing. You keep the physio and massage therapists busy.

4. corrective exercise. Your body works better when it is balanced. eg  if your quads and back are being worked while you ride you need to look at working chest and hamstrings in another workout. If you want to cycle pain-free and get the most power out of your body this is the way to go. Book in with someone who can look at your posture and give you a structured exercise plan to align the body. You will be amazed how a few simple moves can realign the body. At Leading Edge Fitness we can do all of this to help you ride faster and reduce injuries.

5. Have fun and watch out for buses and taxis 🙂

Paul