Training plan help

ezra_

I need some help.

Will be buying a Felt F95 tomorrow, first road bike.
Currently on a hybrid that I use for commuting and trips to howth etc. Not a fair weather cyclist, I don't mind getting wet and cold (within reason).

I do another sport competitively, but my fitness isn't up to scratch and I want to use the bike to loose weight and get fit. I've quite bad hypermobility issues so the gym is out for me really. I'm two to three stone over weight.

I've training three evenings a week (weekdays) and am down in Wexford and Wicklow most weekends. I'm also starting a company so stress levels are through the roof right now. the bike should help with these. Need to find more ways to clear my head.

Now that I (almost) have the bike - I'm not really sure what to do with it.
Goals would be weight loss and cardio fitness for the next few weeks, don't mind evening or early morning trips.

help?!

E

EmcD123

Better answers will arrive soon but for now I'll tell you what I go by.

I'm only just starting out in cycling but I'm already fit from other sports.

What I do is pick fixed days and times where I'm going to go out and cycle but if I have to I'll use a different day or time but I get the same number of sessions each week. And I cycle a picked route and keep going. Just cycle for the enjoyment at whatever pace you can manage. Don't think about speed or distance but more the time spent cycling. Each time you go out you'll get a little further in that time without even having to try. There's no point trying to do intervals or anything specific until you have a foundation( a good few miles) that's the way I usually approach things,get a foundation in it then get serious. Plus you want to catch the cycling bug as quickly as possible and that comes from enjoyment.

As for the weight loss a lot of that comes from diet and if youre active at the same time it'll happen. I'd suggest doing a good easy and very basic mobility routine for maybe 15 minutes before you hop onto the bike though if you have mobility issues.

Just my two cents :-D

ezra_

Thanks! I'm also looking for ideas for routes and places to go. I've had my hybrid for years but only really use it for commuting and knocking around dublin.

Hypermobility is the other side of the coin; I've too much mobility! However increasing muscle mass helps keep the joints in place. I actually accrue more injuries when I'm not doing anything, which is annoying!

EmcD123

ezra_ wrote: »

Thanks! I'm also looking for ideas for routes and places to go. I've had my hybrid for years but only really use it for commuting and knocking around dublin.

Hypermobility is the other side of the coin; I've too much mobility! However increasing muscle mass helps keep the joints in place. I actually accrue more injuries when I'm not doing anything, which is annoying!

Sorry I didn't realise it was the opposite. People usually have the too little myself included. But the rest of what I said should still work. Pick a quiet road though and don't go out on it at peak times. I also avoid cycling on weekends. I go out on the country roads which go way out into the countryside here and the scenery is great but more importantly at non peak times you could cycle 30km and see maybe 2 cars. Those are the kind of roads that are best for starting because its much more enjoyable. I used to cycle on a main road and every time a truck went past I nearly feel off the bike which wasn't very enjoyable. Have you any scenic routes around your area?

nilhg

ezra_ wrote: »

I need some help.

Will be buying a Felt F95 tomorrow, first road bike.
Currently on a hybrid that I use for commuting and trips to howth etc. Not a fair weather cyclist, I don't mind getting wet and cold (within reason).

I do another sport competitively, but my fitness isn't up to scratch and I want to use the bike to loose weight and get fit. I've quite bad hypermobility issues so the gym is out for me really. I'm two to three stone over weight.

I've training three evenings a week (weekdays) and am down in Wexford and Wicklow most weekends. I'm also starting a company so stress levels are through the roof right now. the bike should help with these. Need to find more ways to clear my head.

Now that I (almost) have the bike - I'm not really sure what to do with it.
Goals would be weight loss and cardio fitness for the next few weeks, don't mind evening or early morning trips.

help?!

E

Just ride the bike, as often as you can, try to get out a few mornings or evenings during the week with a longer spins at the weekend, if you feel like going fast, do, if you want an easy spin do that, the main thing is to build up your milage, then worry about getting "better".

ezra_

thanks!

any suggestions for routes around the dublin / wicklow area?

Bloggsie

ezra_ wrote: »

thanks!

any suggestions for routes around the dublin / wicklow area?

any route away from the cycletrack on the n11, its not a good place to start. maybe jump on a dart to greystones & start from there, dart home & have a coffee on the way or stop for a coffee & then cycle home!

happy trails.

ezra_

Thanks guys.

I am now doing this on the wiggle site:

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(seems boards.ie doesn't trust me enough yet to let me post images)

Unknown Soldier

ezra_ wrote: »

I need some help.

Will be buying a Felt F95 tomorrow, first road bike.
Currently on a hybrid that I use for commuting and trips to howth etc. Not a fair weather cyclist, I don't mind getting wet and cold (within reason).

I do another sport competitively, but my fitness isn't up to scratch and I want to use the bike to loose weight and get fit. I've quite bad hypermobility issues so the gym is out for me really. I'm two to three stone over weight.

I've training three evenings a week (weekdays) and am down in Wexford and Wicklow most weekends. I'm also starting a company so stress levels are through the roof right now. the bike should help with these. Need to find more ways to clear my head.

Now that I (almost) have the bike - I'm not really sure what to do with it.
Goals would be weight loss and cardio fitness for the next few weeks, don't mind evening or early morning trips.

help?!

E

I'd humbly suggest getting joining "Strava". It's a great personal trainer.

You'll be doing extra long commutes to work in no time.

We're little competitive creatures at heart.

EmcD123

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

I'd humbly suggest getting joining "Strava". It's a great personal trainer.

You'll be doing extra long commutes to work in no time.

We're little competitive creatures at heart.

I second the idea of joining strava. Its free on your phone and it really motivates you seeing the kms adding up. That and the map on it makes sure you doing get lost.
Did 45km today using strava ,wouldn't have managed it without the map