Ask a coach: 'I'm taking training seriously this year – what's the best way to get fit quick?'

Been bitten by the bike bug and want to go as fast as possible as soon as possible?

A man cycling in an orange jersey
(Image credit: Le Col)

Getting really stuck into training on the bike is an exciting time. In the early days, your fitness progresses rapidly and you enjoy the ability to go faster and further than previous week. Unfortunately, this doesn’t forever, and after a few months you may feel as though you're slowing down and your fitness is starting to plateau. However, the good news is that in reality progress is just taking a little bit longer and isn’t as readily visible.

With this in mind, performance coach Alex Welburn is here with some suggestions – not only for those who may be time-crunched but also for those who have around 10 hours available for training. 

Alex Welburn
Alex Welburn

Performance cycling coach Alex Welburn is one of the experts who will be answering your questions in Cycling Weekly's Ask a Cycling Coach series, online every Wednesday. He's currently completing a PhD on Critical power and W' at Loughborough University whilst also managing the Performance Project, in which he coaches athletes and provides consultation.

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