Autumn cycling training: eight things to do now for a successful 2019

Thoughts starting to turn to next year? Stop dreaming and start doing - here are practical tips to get you to summer success

Photo: Daniel Gould

(Image credit: Daniel Gould)

The majority of road cyclists would consider the summer months their key period on the bike, whilst autumn and winter is usually the ‘off season’ – unless you’re into cyclocross or track.

It’s very easy fall back on your normal routine once the days begin to get shorter: you might put your feet up, bury yourself in winter base miles or take up turbo-trainer enabled hibernation with Zwift for company.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.