Endurance training in cycling refers to the process of building stamina, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity to help cyclists ride longer distances at a consistent pace. It involves a combination of low-intensity, long-distance rides and high-intensity interval training sessions using equipment like an electric city bike. This type of training helps cyclists improve … [Read more...]
Our Most Successful Cycling Training Plans
Here are our most popular and successful cycling training plans. We thought we’d let you know about them, in case one of them is a good fit for your fitness goals this year. They include a Beginner Cyclist Training Plan, a Complete Cycling Training Plan, and a Guide for Fat Cyclists. Whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate cyclist, or even quite advanced, we have … [Read more...]
Beginner Cyclist Training Plan, Phase 3 – Getting Ready for Your First Race
Phase 3 of the Average Joe Cyclist Beginner Cyclist Training Plan shows you how to kick your bike training up a notch. The aim is to increase the demands on your body and keep getting fitter and faster. Phase 3 presents you with a choice of three different methods to up your training level. Once you are into this phase, you will no longer be a beginner cyclist. Not by a long … [Read more...]
Average Joe Cyclist’s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 2 – Interval Training
Phase 2 of our Beginner Cyclist Training Plan builds on the gains you made in Phase 1, allowing you to quickly improve your fitness and speed. In Phase 1 of the Beginner Cyclist Training Plan you built up the ability to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace. In Phase 2 you will start to include high intensity interval training (HIIT) in your workouts. This will cause … [Read more...]
Average Joe Cyclist’s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 1
Phase 1 of the Average Joe Cyclist Beginner Cyclist Training Plan is a really simple plan that is suitable for new cyclists who want to start getting fit. Phase 1 of this plan requires just three training days per week, but it will enable you to see impressive fitness gains really fast. Phase 1 will get you to the point where you can comfortably cycle for up to an hour at a … [Read more...]
