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Advice for Beginner Cyclist

  • 04-02-2010 5:56pm
    #1
    clubberlang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    I recently started cycling, i am currenty doing 20k spins. Im pretty comfortable at that distance and am hoping to build it up gradually. Im just wondering what I should be aiming to do a couple of months down the line. Im not a serious cyclist yet, but i am pretty fit as i play football and run quite a bit also, so i really only get cycling about 4 times a week. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,394 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Aim to do some sportives starting with a 100k, joining your local club is also a great idea, it'll really build you up. After that it's up to you how serious you take it

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  • #3
    Signal_ rabbit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭Signal_ rabbit


    Only one piece of advice ...... enjoy it!


  • #4
    DrZeuss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 912 ✭✭✭DrZeuss


    +1 on just enjoying it. Its nice to have a goal but pushing too hard too soon can have a negative effect.


  • #5
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    My mate did the Ring of Kerry(180kms) with virtually no cycle training during the summer. Just the occasional cycle to work, the occasional run and a bit of swimming. You'd be surpised how far you can go if you're starting from a reasonable fitness base and you take your time.

    If you wanna do a good time, you'd have to train a bit.


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