The activity of cycling can mean many things to many people. It is no longer the reserve of lycra clad men racing at impossible speeds on sunny French roads. Cycling is increasingly the transport choice of commuters, and with better infrastructure the potential to get more people on bikes could grown immensely.
For many people, using a bicycle for utility purposes means there is no need for a training plan: no one trains to catch the bus everyday. But for some of these bicycle users, utility is often the way into sportive participation and racing, and although the process of pedalling and staying upright remains the same, the effort levels and required endurance can change significantly. This is where the benefits of a cycling training plan come into their own.
Cycling training plans: for beginners, intermediates and racers
Cycling training plan for spring fitness
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