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Ring of Kerry Training

  • 02-05-2011 05:13PM
    #1
    CaptainOats
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi all,

    I'm relatively new to cycling and have just finished a 225km cycle over two days, really enjoyed it and i'm thinking maybe the 'Ring of Kerry' in July could be my next challenge.

    Getting better with time, but I find hills tough going and sometimes feel a bit dizzy once I get very out of breath on a big climb - so just wondering if anyone has any training advice specifically for improving your ability to cycle up hill, aside from practice, practice, practice which i'll also be doing...

    P.s - i'm currently using a 24 speed hybrid with 32' tyres.

    Thanks a million :D


Comments

  • #2
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    CaptainOats wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm relatively new to cycling and have just finished a 225km cycle over two days, really enjoyed it and i'm thinking maybe the 'Ring of Kerry' in July could be my next challenge.

    Getting better with time, but I find hills tough going and sometimes feel a bit dizzy once I get very out of breath on a big climb - so just wondering if anyone has any training advice specifically for improving your ability to cycle up hill, aside from practice, practice, practice which i'll also be doing...

    P.s - i'm currently using a 24 speed hybrid with 32' tyres.

    Thanks a million :D

    Suggested training plan

    I think you mean 32mm as opposed to 32 feet :D

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #3
    CaptainOats
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭CaptainOats


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    Suggested training plan

    I think you mean 32mm as opposed to 32 feet :D

    That I do, lol :p


  • #4
    High Nellie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 426 ✭✭High Nellie


    CaptainOats wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm relatively new to cycling and have just finished a 225km cycle over two days, really enjoyed it and i'm thinking maybe the 'Ring of Kerry' in July could be my next challenge.

    Getting better with time, but I find hills tough going and sometimes feel a bit dizzy once I get very out of breath on a big climb - so just wondering if anyone has any training advice specifically for improving your ability to cycle up hill, aside from practice, practice, practice which i'll also be doing...

    P.s - i'm currently using a 24 speed hybrid with 32' tyres.

    Thanks a million :D

    Getting dizzy failry regurlarly might not be good. If you are out of shape etc, I'd suggest going doc to get a check that you are 'good to go'.


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