Many cyclist out there from experienced riders to cycling newbies always wonder what they can do to ride harder, faster, stronger, and further to train for cycling. I recently spent some time researching various cycling training questions that I found in cycling forums, cycling categories in yahoo answers, and on cycling blog websites.

Here is a small sample of the Cycling Training related questions that I found:

Train for Cycling

>> How should I train for cycling?
>> How to use weights to train for cycling/triathlons?
>> How to train for cycling? any diet and exercise ideas?
>> Running and Cycling Intervals With Heart Rate?
>> how to structure a cycling training plan for daily rides what software
>> or how to create one using normal tools?
>> How do I train Cycling Interval Workouts?
>> Competitive cycling training- elementary questions: …?
>> Weekly cycling training schedule?
>> how to train for cycling on a daily basis?
>> what are good training sessions to do for cycling?
>> How should I approach ‘base miles’ for cycling?
>> How much faster will my cycling speed increase per pound of weight loss?
>> How do I increase my Speed?
>> Road cycling, want to increase my average speed How???
>> How do I build my speed in cycling ?
>> How much will upgraded cycling wheels increase avg speed?
>> how to increase my speed for half marathon?
>> Triathlon – How can I increase my average speed over the 40km?
>> Cycling against a headwind…any solutions?
>> how to become a faster cyclist / road biker??
>> How much training on the road do track sprinters do for cycling?
>> What is the best cycling computer?
>> Can anyone suggest some training techniques to build power and help me
>> with hills.
>> How can I watch the Tour De France on Versus?

Does any of this sound familiar to you? It sure does to me. I can remember the days when I couldn’t hang on to the tail of the pack. I’ll never forget when I was scared to ride on any stretch of road with a name like Little Mountain Rd or Granite Hill.  The old saying of what goes up must come down just doesn’t make a cyclist feel much better about the situation.

The only way to overcome challenges like inclines and hills is to train hard. Eventually you will learn to attack the hills and then it becomes a game.

Over the next few weeks I will be writing summary answers to many of the cycling training questions listed above. Keep an eye out for new material appearing daily.

train for cycling

Cycling Guy

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