Beginner Training Programme Recommendations Please?

Fergal C

I did the Wicklow 100 five years back but haven't really cycled since. I'm planning on starting again and would like to cycle three or maybe four days per week. I'm not training for any specific event but would prefer to have a training programme for motivation purposes.

Can anyone please recommend a plan?

Thanks!

chakattack

There's a good plan on the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford site for beginners looking to build sportive fitness.

Also google Joe Friel 10 Commandments.

Get your bike set up so it's comfortable and get the right clothes to deal with the weather.

papac

from a low starting base this looks ok to me.
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/01/13/RidingRegularly1.pdf

or if you're fitter- the next stage.

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/01/13/RidingRegularly2.pdf

I have not followed either plan myself but I remember seeing them in the paper and thinking they looked sensible.

As chakattack says though-being well set up and warm and comfortable is key.

Fergal C

Thanks for the suggestions, they look great. The Guardian beginner one would be ideal for getting started and the Sean Kelly plans could work once I've got my fitness up.