Bike training Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/tag/bike-training-2/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:34:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Hydration for Cycling – How Much Fluid do You Need? https://averagejoecyclist.com/hydration-for-cycling/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:08:29 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=26696 Like any kind of exercising, cycling dehydrates your body, especially in hot weather. This post aims to tell you all you need to know about keeping your body adequately hydrated before, during, and after cycling.

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]]> 26696 Why Stretching is Crucial for Cyclists https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretching-crucial-for-cyclists/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:50:13 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39353 In this post, we explain the science behind why stretching is crucial for cyclists. Learn why your muscles get sore, and how stretching can help you to reduce pain and cycle much more efficiently.

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]]> 39353 How to Create a Route on Strava and Follow it on Your Smart Phone or Garmin Edge Bike Computer https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-create-a-bike-route-on-strava/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:33:04 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38280 Here is a custom bike route that I made within a few minutes on StravaA great feature on the Strava cycling app is the ability to create your own custom cycling routes. This post is about how to create a route on Strava, and then how to follow your custom cycling route on your Smart phone or Garmin Edge bike computer.

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]]> 38280 How to Survive a Long-Distance Bike Ride: Top 5 Tips You Need to Know https://averagejoecyclist.com/top-5-tips-for-long-distance-bike-ride/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:24:56 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29963 How to Survive a Long-Distance Bike Ride: Top 5 Tips You Need to KnowIf you plan on a long-distance ride, be it for competition or just for fun, you need to prepare carefully. While the health benefits of cycling are undeniable, there are some risks to the activity. Those risks become more pronounced when you push your body to ride for a long time. You’ll need to take certain precautions to reduce those risks and make the bike ride a true health-booster. Here are our top five tips to ensure your long-distance bike rides make you feel healthier - rather than making you feel awful!

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]]> 29963 5 Motivations to Keep Cycling This Winter https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-motivations-keep-cycling-winter/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:59:21 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=21625 5 compelling motivations to keep you cycling through the winter. It can be hard to stay motivated and keep cycling when the days are long and cold. Check out these 5 motivations to help you keep on cycling, so you can keep on experiencing the many mental and physical health benefits of cycling.

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]]> 21625 Yes we can! Inspiration and advice to get cycling fit and do a gran fondo https://averagejoecyclist.com/inspiration-get-cycling-fit-do-a-gran-fondo/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:35:50 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18751 You don't have to clip into your pedals if that makes you uncomfortable - or makes you fall over! best ways to prevent cycling knee painA year ago, I accepted that I will never actually do an epic charity bike ride such as the Ride to Conquer Cancer. But recently, all that has changed, and I have now resolved that I will do next year's BC Ride to Conquer Cancer. Here's how I came to be inspired to do this. I hope this post will inspire you too. Also includes links to useful training advice and other inspirational cycling posts.

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]]> 18751 Bike Training: My Post Ride Recovery https://averagejoecyclist.com/bike-training-post-ride-recovery/ Mon, 04 May 2015 12:08:00 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=12066 Recovery after bike training prepares your body for ongoing work-outsAn effective post-ride routine is a crucial part of good, structured bike training. Exercising smartly isn’t about completely wiping yourself out, and then doing it again on your next ride. Adequate recovery prepares your body for ongoing work-outs, so that ultimately you can really get fit.

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